8.5€ 224.95
Alternatives to the adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026
Rackets that play like the adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026
5 rackets with the same round shape, closest in balance, weight and materials, within about 25% of the price.
The adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026 is a round racket at 345 to 360 grams with even balance, a stiff 16K carbon face and a soft EVA core. On paper it leans on control 9.0 and sweet spot 7.0 out of 10, with power at only 4.0. It is made for professional players who want precision, so you might look elsewhere for more power.
adidasCross IT Pro Edt 2026Round · same weight · same balanceHow it differs More comfort: 6.0 against 5.0. Less control: 8.5 against 9.0. € 27 more today.
adidasCross IT Light 2026Round · same weight · same balanceHow it differs More comfort: 7.0 against 5.0. € 48 less today.
adidasCross IT Light 3.4Round · same weight · same balanceHow it differs More comfort: 6.0 against 5.0. Less control: 8.5 against 9.0. € 45 less today.
StigaACE 3 LWRound · same weight · same balanceHow it differs More comfort: 6.5 against 5.0. Easier to handle: 7.5 against 6.0. Not in shops right now.
StigaACE 3Round · 8 g heavier · same balanceHow it differs More comfort: 6.0 against 5.0. Less control: 8.5 against 9.0. Not in shops right now.
Side by side
| Racket | Weight | Balance | Face | Core | Score | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026Yours · round | 345 to 360 g | Even | Carbon Aluminized 16K, stiff | EVA Soft Performance, soft | 8.5 | € 224.95 |
| adidas Cross IT Pro Edt 2026Round | 345 to 360 g | Even | Carbon Aluminized 24K, stiff | EVA Soft Energy, soft | 7.9 | € 252.00 |
| adidas Cross IT Light 2026Round | 345 to 360 g | Even | Carbon Aluminized 24K, stiff | EVA Soft Energy, soft | 8.7 | € 176.98 |
| adidas Cross IT Light 3.4Round | 345 to 360 g | Even | Carbon Aluminized 24K, stiff | EVA Soft Energy, soft | 8.6 | € 180.00 |
| 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 Cross IT Light 2026
€ 48 less than yours today. Score 8.7 against 8.5, the highest in this list.
€ 176.98 · € 48 cheaperWhat is the closest alternative to the adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026?
The adidas Cross IT Pro Edt 2026: round, same weight, same balance. After that the adidas Cross IT Light 2026 and adidas Cross IT Light 3.4.
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 Metalbone Ctrl 2026?
Yes. The adidas Cross IT Light 2026 costs € 176.98 today, € 48 less than the adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026. The adidas Cross IT Light 3.4 costs € 180.00.
Which alternative has the highest padell.io score?
The adidas Cross IT Light 2026: 8.7 against 8.5 for the adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026.
Which alternative has more power?
The adidas Cross IT Pro Edt 2026: power 4.5 against 4.0.