Buxted juniors have a very harsh life. Being the smallest of the Hobbits, they are prey to all sorts of predators. Therefore, they age prematurely. However, they soon learn to be mean shots so that they can defend themselves.
26, indeed. Prepare to receive a junior kicking on Sunday. Remember the fifth rule of HFT, 'No matter how good you are, somewhere out there is a Junior who will out-shoot you on their worst day.'