Dunlop TRISTORM JR 25 Squash Racket

The Dunlop Tristorm Jr 25 is a specialized, high-durability junior squash racket designed specifically for young players aged roughly 9 to 12 years old (or between 4'6" to 5' tall).

Part of Dunlop's entry-level Tristorm family, this racket bridges the gap between toddler starter frames and full-sized adult rackets, giving developing junior players a proportion-accurate tool to learn correct swing mechanics without straining their muscles.

Core Performance Description

1. Junior-Aimed Ergonomics: Standard adult squash rackets measure 27 inches (68.6 cm) in length, which is too long and mechanically cumbersome for kids. The Tristorm Jr 25 features a shortened 25-inch (63.5 cm) frame layout. Bringing the racket head closer to the child's hand drastically improves hand-eye coordination, timing, and ball-tracking.
2. Ultralight & Agile Frame: Weighing just 150 grams unstrung, this frame strips away the heavy, dragging mass that can cause wrist and elbow fatigue in young players. The lightweight build allows juniors to accelerate the racket head naturally, react faster to volleys, and enjoy longer play sessions without soreness.
3. Rugged, Bulletproof Build: Recognizing that young juniors frequently clip the side walls and scrape the floor while chasing the ball, Dunlop constructed the frame using a Premium Fused Aluminium Alloy. This makes the racket virtually indestructible, easily surviving impacts that would shatter an expensive carbon-fiber frame.

Key Features & Design

1. The Powermax Fan Pattern: To assist young players who are still developing baseline muscle power, the racket features a 16 x 18 Powermax fan-shaped string pattern. The strings radiate outward from the bottom of the open throat, lengthening the string bed to create an automated, springy "trampoline effect" that sends the ball deep with less effort.
2. Oversized Hitting Zone: Despite the shorter length, the racket maintains a generous 500 cm² head size. This provides a massive, highly forgiving sweet spot that minimizes frustrating mis-hits, helping children build confidence early as they see rallies last longer.
3. Thinner Grip Size: The handle grip is intentionally downsized to fit smaller hands comfortably, allowing junior players to hold the racket with a proper, relaxed grip technique rather than over-gripping.

Summary: The Dunlop Tristorm Jr 25 is an excellent investment for young, aspiring players. By shrinking the length to 25 inches, stripping the weight down to 150 grams, and using an indestructible alloy build, it gives kids the perfect, kid-friendly setup to enjoy the game, hit with natural depth, and fall in love with squash.

Specifications

• Series: Tristorm Junior Range.
• Target Age Group: 9 - 12 Years Old (Height: ~137-152 cm).
• Length: 25 inches (63.5 cm).
• Frame Weight: 150g (Unstrung).
• Head Size: 500 cm² (77.5 sq. in.).
• String Pattern: 16 x 18 Powermax (Fan-shaped).
• Frame Shape: Open Throat / Teardrop.
• Composition: Premium Aluminium Fused Alloy.
• Factory String: Dunlop Durable Nylon Synthetic Gut.
• Factory Grip: Dunlop Padded Junior Performance Grip.