adidas Arrow Hit Ctrl 2026 vs adidas Adipower Ctrl 3.3

The verdict

Choose the Adipower Ctrl 3.3 if you want more power and comfort. The Arrow Hit Ctrl 2026 does nothing clearly better on paper.

Arrow Hit Ctrl 2026
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

Adipower Ctrl 3.3Highest score
Pick this one for
  • Power+1.0
  • Comfort+1.0

Neither is sold to Netherlands by the shops on padell.io.

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How they play

From the Arrow Hit Ctrl 2026 to the Adipower Ctrl 3.3: more power, more comfort.

Controla bit less control9.08.5
Powermore power3.04.0
Comfortmore comfort7.08.0
Handlingabout the same5.05.0
Forgivenessabout the same8.08.0

Arrow Hit Ctrl 2026Adipower Ctrl 3.3Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2026
2024
Face
Asc
Carbon 3K
Head size
Not published
460 cm²
Surface
Spin Blade Decal
3D relief
Handle
Extra Power Grip
Not published
Frame
ASC Carbon Fiber, Structural Reinforcement, and Muscle Power System
Carbon Fiber 3K
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Shape
Round
Round
Weight
360 to 375 g
360 to 375 g
Balance
Even according to the brand
Even according to the brand
Core
Eva Soft Performance
EVA Soft Performance
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm

Reviews and videos

Padelzoom

Rates both about the same: 8.6 and 8.4.

Arrow Hit Ctrl 20268.6Best for: Players prioritizing control and precision in their gameRead the review
Adipower Ctrl 3.38.4Best for: Control-focused players seeking confidence at baselineRead the review

Often mentioned in video reviews

Arrow Hit Ctrl 20264 videos
  • Good control 4×
  • Adjustable weight system 2×
  • Large sweet spot 2×
Adipower Ctrl 3.3

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Or a third racket in between

HeadGravity Pro 2024

Sits between the two on paper: more comfort than the Arrow Hit Ctrl 2026.