Product Description The Viking Smash Junior is for children & juniors and is designed to be lightweight and fun to play with to get Juniors into the game! Its soft core helps provide maximum ball control for our young ones as they develop their shot-making technique. Maneuverability is enhanced by its shorter overall length and thinner head thickness. At 17" long, this paddle is one inch shorter than an adult paddle and is best suited to children up to age 12 or 13.