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Franklin Reef Youth pickleball paddle

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Franklin

Reef Youth Franklin

Pickleball· Reef

Updated on 2026-10-05

The Franklin Reef Youth is a junior paddle made for kids and teens. The handle is shorter, at 4.75 in, to fit smaller hands and give a secure, comfortable grip. The MaxGrit fiberglass surface increases spin and precision, and the polypropylene core forms a large sweet spot. The light structure, at 7.2 to 7.6 oz, makes handling and control easier for young players.

Key specs

Full specs
Weight
7.4 oz
Face material
MaxGrit fiberglass
Core
Polypropylene
Grip length
4.8 in

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Strengths and watch-outs

Pros

  • Short 4.75 in handle for smaller hands
  • Light (7.2-7.6 oz): easy to control
  • MaxGrit surface for spin and precision

Cons

  • Short handle suits adults with large hands poorly
  • Polypropylene core has a less refined response than polymer
Ideal for
Kids and young pickleball players

Specs

Construction
Face materialMaxGrit fiberglassMedium confidence
CorePolypropyleneMedium confidence
Core thicknessNo dataMedium confidence
Edge protectionNo dataMedium confidence
ThermoformedNo dataMedium confidence
USA Pickleball approvedNo dataMedium confidence
Dimensions
Weight7.4 oz7.2-7.6 ozMedium confidence
WidthNo dataMedium confidence
LengthNo dataMedium confidence
Grip length4.8 inMedium confidence
Grip circumferenceNo dataMedium confidence
ShapeNo dataMedium confidence

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