At 56 cm (22") the 3256 Jr. provides an ideal starting point for the youngest beginners.  

Scientific studies have established that young players learn faster with shortened racquets. Short racquets are also of benefit to novices of all ages who have difficulty with hand eye coordination.

When the time is right, the transition from a junior racquet to a standard length racquet is made easily and quickly, and the superior technique learned with the short racquet is retained. The Junior 56 is ideal for casual play by children up to about 8 years of age, depending on the child’s size.

The short length makes the racquet easy to handle for the young player.