Racket Construction
More InfoFrame
Carbon fiber + fiberglass
Profile: 38 mm
Surface
Fiberglass
Type: Smooth
Firmness: Soft
Core
EVA flexcore
Firmness: Soft
BestPadel's Performance Chart
More InfoBestpadel Review
The Maxima Junior Amarillo is designed with younger players in mind, featuring a hybrid shape and a balanced weight range of 300-325g. Its construction combines carbon fiber and fiberglass in the frame, paired with a soft fiberglass surface and a soft EVA flexcore. This blend of materials aims to offer a forgiving feel, which is beneficial for beginners. In our testing, we found this racket prioritizes playability for junior players. We rate its control at 5.6/10, providing a good foundation for developing technique. The softer core and surface contribute to a comfortable ball contact, though this does mean power is moderate; we attribute a score of 3.6/10 in this area. Spin generation is also modest, at 3.5/10, which is typical for a smooth surface designed for ease of use. The difficulty score is 4.3/10, indicating it is quite approachable for its target group of junior beginners. Overall, the Maxima Junior Amarillo serves as a suitable option for children learning the game, offering a good balance of manageability and feel. Its durability scores 4.9/10, which is reasonable for its intended use, and we rate its value for money at 6.4/10. If you've had a chance to play with this racket, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.
Manufacturer's Description
Varlion padel racket rec ommended for children between 7 and 11 years old. It has a rounded teardrop shape for easy control. In its design, one of the main characteristics of the Summum range rackets (the highest range in the collection) has been applied: a longer handle to facilitate driving or backhand strokes with the little ones with both hands. In turn, it has been manufactured with a Hexagon frame to make it more rigid and resistant. It is manufactured using a bidirectional tubular of glass and carbon, reinforcing the heart with fiberglass. Its core is 38mm Eva Flexcore laminated with plain fiberglass fabric and impregnated in Varlion's exclusive VAR-FLEX epoxy resin for maximum elasticity and resistance, and covered by a layer of titanium dioxide. And finally, it is worth highlighting the Handlesafety technology, a new safety system for the handle. Normally, in all rackets the rope comes out from a centered hole which is attached to the handle frame by means of a pin, rivets, nails, etc. However, with this system, the rope goes through the two walls of the handle and comes out on both sides of the tip, thus giving 100% safety and comfort to the grip.
