8.7€ 176.98
Alternatives to the adidas Cross IT Light 2026
Rackets that play like the adidas Cross IT Light 2026
5 rackets with the same round shape, closest in balance, weight and materials, within about 25% of the price.
The adidas Cross IT Light 2026 is a round racket with even balance, a stiff carbon face and a soft EVA core, weighing 345 to 360 grams. On paper it leans on control 9.0 and sweet spot 8.0 out of 10, with power at 4.0. It is made for professional players, and Marta Ortega plays it.
adidasMetalbone Ctrl 3.4Round · same weight · same balanceHow it differs Less comfort: 6.0 against 7.0. Less control: 8.5 against 9.0. € 15 more today.
adidasMetalbone Ctrl 3.3Round · same weight · same balanceHow it differs Less comfort: 6.0 against 7.0. Less control: 8.5 against 9.0. Not in shops right now.
adidasAdipower Light 3.2Round · same weight · same balanceHow it differs Same ratings for control, power and comfort as yours. Same EVA Soft Energy core as yours. € 27 less today.
StigaACE 3 LWRound · same weight · same balanceHow it differs Easier to handle: 7.5 against 6.0. Less control: 8.5 against 9.0. Not in shops right now.
StigaACE 3Round · 8 g heavier · same balanceHow it differs Less comfort: 6.0 against 7.0. Less control: 8.5 against 9.0. Not in shops right now.
Side by side
| Racket | Weight | Balance | Face | Core | Score | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| adidas Cross IT Light 2026Yours · round | 345 to 360 g | Even | Carbon Aluminized 24K, stiff | EVA Soft Energy, soft | 8.7 | € 176.98 |
| adidas Metalbone Ctrl 3.4Round | 345 to 360 g | Even | Carbon Aluminized 16K, stiff | EVA Soft Performance, soft | 8.5 | € 191.90 |
| adidas Metalbone Ctrl 3.3Round | 345 to 360 g | Even | Carbon Aluminized 2 to 1, stiff | EVA Soft Performance, soft | 8.6 | Not in shops |
| adidas Adipower Light 3.2Round | 345 to 360 g | Even | Carbon Aluminized 24K, stiff | EVA Soft Energy, soft | 8.7 | € 150.00 |
| Stiga ACE 3 LWRound | 350 g | Even | 21K Alu Carbon Twill, stiff | Hypersoft Foam, soft | 8.0 | Not in shops |
| Stiga ACE 3Round | 360 g | Even | 21K Alu Carbon Twill, stiff | Hypersoft Foam, soft | 7.9 | Not in shops |
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You want to pay lessadidas Adipower Light 3.2
€ 27 less than yours today. Score 8.7 against 8.7.
€ 150.00 · € 27 cheaperWhat is the closest alternative to the adidas Cross IT Light 2026?
The adidas Metalbone Ctrl 3.4: round, same weight, same balance. After that the adidas Metalbone Ctrl 3.3 and adidas Adipower Light 3.2.
Rackets are matched on the brand's own specs: shape, balance, weight, face and core. Two rackets with the same specs can still feel a little different, so try one if you can.
Questions
Is there a cheaper racket that plays like the adidas Cross IT Light 2026?
Yes. The adidas Adipower Light 3.2 costs € 150.00 today, € 27 less than the adidas Cross IT Light 2026.
Which alternative has the highest padell.io score?
None of them scores higher than the adidas Cross IT Light 2026 (8.7). The highest here is the adidas Adipower Light 3.2 with 8.7.
Which alternative has more power?
The adidas Metalbone Ctrl 3.4: power 4.5 against 4.0.