Yonex Ezone Junior 24 Strung Tennis Racquet Review & Buying Guide (India)
A strung, forgiving 24-inch frame at 4,259 rupees. Here is who it fits, and why buying a size up is the most common junior racket mistake.
Yonex Ezone Junior 24 tennis racquet review: the right frame for a young Indian player?
The Yonex Ezone Junior 24 sits at ₹4,259 and answers a specific question: what does a child who has outgrown a starter racket play with next? At 24 inches, strung, with Yonex's isometric head shape, it is aimed squarely at the six-to-eight-year-old bracket — the age at which most Indian coaching programmes start expecting real rallies rather than hand-fed drills.
Here is what the frame does well, where it sits in the Ezone junior ladder, and how to know whether 24 inches is the right length for your child right now.
Is a 24-inch racket right for your child?
Length is the decision that matters most in junior rackets, and it is driven by height rather than age. The rough guide used by coaches in India:
| Racket length | Child height | Typical age |
|---|---|---|
| 21–23 inch | Under 115 cm | 4–6 |
| 24 inch | 115–125 cm | 6–8 |
| 25 inch | 125–135 cm | 8–10 |
| 26 inch | 135–145 cm | 9–11 |
The common parenting instinct — buy one size up so it lasts — is the single most damaging thing you can do to a junior's technique. A racket that is too long forces a shortened, cramped swing that takes years to unlearn. Size for now. Our full junior tennis racket sizing guide goes into this in more detail.
What the Ezone Junior 24 gets right
It comes strung, at sensible tension
This sounds trivial and is not. A large share of junior rackets sold in India arrive either unstrung or strung too tight, and a child cannot generate enough racquet-head speed to get anything out of a stiff, high-tension string bed. The Ezone Junior 24 ships strung and ready to play, which for a parent buying without a coach present removes a real failure mode.
Isometric head shape
Yonex's squarer head expands the effective sweet spot compared to a conventional oval of the same head size. For a junior who is still learning where the middle of the racket is, a more forgiving sweet spot means more balls that go over the net — and more balls over the net means a child who keeps playing.
Light enough to swing properly
At this length and weight class, the frame is manoeuvrable enough for a child to complete a full swing path rather than blocking at the ball. That is the technical foundation everything else gets built on.
It is a real racket, not a toy
Graphite-composite construction rather than aluminium means the frame damps vibration reasonably and holds up to genuine coaching volume. At ₹4,259 you are paying for that difference.
Where it sits in the Yonex junior range
| Model | Price | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Yonex Ezone Junior 24 (Blast Blue, G03) | ₹4,259 | 115–125 cm, ages 6–8 |
| Yonex Ezone Junior 26 (Blast Blue, G02) | ₹4,399 | 135–145 cm, ages 9–11 |
| Yonex Ezone JR 25 (230g, G2) | ₹4,479 | 125–135 cm, ages 8–10 |
| Yonex EZone 26 (235g, G0) | ₹5,845 | Stronger juniors moving toward adult frames |
The pricing across the range is close enough that length, not budget, should decide. Measure the child.
How to check the fit in five minutes
- The floor test. Child stands upright, racket head on the floor beside the foot, arm relaxed. The grip butt should reach roughly the top of the palm. Much higher and the racket is too long.
- The swing test. Can they complete a full forehand swing without the head dropping or the wrist collapsing? If not, go shorter.
- The grip test. An index finger should just fit in the gap between fingertips and palm when gripping. Junior grips run small deliberately.
Verdict
The Yonex Ezone Junior 24 at ₹4,259 is a straightforwardly good choice for a 115–125 cm child in structured coaching. It is strung, forgiving, light enough to swing properly and built like a real racket. The main way to get this purchase wrong is to buy 25 or 26 inches because the child will grow — they will, and you can buy again, and their technique will thank you.
If your child is already above 125 cm, skip to the JR 25 or the Junior 26 instead.
Shop the gear
- Yonex Ezone Junior 24 Strung Tennis Racquet - Blast Blue (G03) — ₹4,259
- Yonex Ezone Junior 26 Strung Tennis Racquet - Blast Blue (G02) — ₹4,399
- Yonex EZone JR 25 Strung Tennis Racquet (230g, G2) — ₹4,479
- Yonex EZone 26 Strung Tennis Racquet (235g, G0) — ₹5,845
Related reading
- How to Choose a Junior Tennis Racket by Age: A Buying Guide for India
- Tennis Racket Weight, Balance and Swingweight Explained (India)
- How to Choose a Tennis Racket: A Beginner's Buying Guide (India)
Frequently asked questions
What age is the Yonex Ezone Junior 24 tennis racquet for?
The 24-inch length suits children roughly 115 to 125 cm tall, which is typically ages six to eight. Height matters more than age, so measure the child rather than going by birthday.
Should I buy a bigger junior racket so my child grows into it?
No. A racket that is too long forces a shortened, cramped swing that can take years to unlearn. Size for the child's current height, and replace the frame when they outgrow it. Junior rackets across the Yonex Ezone range are closely priced, so length rather than budget should decide.
Does the Yonex Ezone Junior 24 come strung?
Yes, it ships strung and ready to play. That matters more than it sounds: many junior rackets sold in India arrive unstrung or strung too tight, and a young player cannot generate enough racquet-head speed to get anything from a stiff string bed.
