Weight
75g
Thickness
6mm
Plies
5-ply
Head Size
150x145
Handles
FL
Material
AllWood
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Rossi Junior
Joola Rossi Junior is a table tennis blade crafted specifically for young players starting their journey in the sport. It's a scaled-down replica of the classic Joola Rosskopf Allround, featuring a narrower grip and slightly smaller head size to ensure optimal weight distribution and easy handling. Developed with top German coaches, this blade prioritizes control and feel, providing a perfect foundation for learning fundamental techniques. Its balanced construction offers a forgiving platform that nurtures confidence and skill development in junior players.
The blade features a five-layer all-wood construction that provides a classic feel while emphasizing control and dwell time suitable for developing players.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
With a speed rating of 5.0, Rossi Junior offers moderate pace ideal for beginners. This allows players to learn basic strokes and develop technique without being overpowered, providing a decent offensive capability for its intended user group while maintaining a focus on control and consistency.
Rossi Junior excels in control, providing excellent maneuverability and forgiveness. This high control is paramount for junior players learning fundamentals, letting them place the ball accurately and build confidence through consistent, reliable performance.
The all-wood construction contributes to a medium-soft feel that enhances dwell time and provides good feedback. This tactile response aids players in developing touch and control, offering a forgiving platform for learning proper stroke mechanics.
The combination of softer feel and adequate dwell time typically results in a medium-high throw angle, which helps players generate topspin and clear the net with ease—particularly beneficial for developing consistent offensive techniques.
Rossi Junior offers good dwell time thanks to its all-wood construction and softer feel. This allows the ball to sink into the rubber and blade longer, enabling players to impart more spin and maintain better control—essential benefits for developing consistent strokes.
The blade exhibits medium flexibility, offering a good blend of power for basic strokes and the necessary flex for absorbing ball impact and imparting spin. This balanced flex supports both defensive and developing offensive play.
Vibration levels are moderate, providing enough feedback for players to feel ball contact without being jarring or distracting. This balanced feedback helps young players develop their stroke mechanics while maintaining comfort during extended play sessions.
The blade achieves good quality for its intended purpose and price point. Built to withstand the rigors of junior play, it offers reliable performance that supports learning players through durable construction and consistent playing characteristics.
Technology
Joola Rossi Junior is designed to provide an optimal learning experience for young table tennis players. Its construction replicates the classic Joola Rosskopf Allround blade, adapted with a reduced head size and narrower, thinner handle to ensure perfect balance and weight distribution for children's hands. This design minimizes arm strain while maximizing control. The classic all-wood construction delivers a forgiving feel and good dwell time, while potential application of vibration-reduction technologies supports consistent performance for developing players.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Dirk Schimmelpfennig
As a top German coach, Dirk Schimmelpfennig was instrumental in developing Rossi Junior, ensuring the blade's design is tailored to young players learning fundamental techniques with a focus on control and easy handling.
Richard Prause
Richard Prause collaborated with Joola in developing Rossi Junior, applying his coaching expertise to create a blade with child-friendly grip dimensions and a smaller, balanced head optimized for building a solid foundation in table tennis.
Similar Blades
Joola Rosskopf Junior
Rossi Junior is essentially the same blade as Joola Rosskopf Junior, both adapted for children's hands with similar focus on control. The Rosskopf Junior also features soft Limba outer veneers for enhanced touch and high control characteristics.
Butterfly Timo Boll Spark
Designed for slightly older juniors or beginners transitioning to more offensive play, Timo Boll Spark offers similar emphasis on control and ease of use with its all-wood, 5-ply construction focused on developing players' foundational skills.