adidas Cross IT 3.4 vs Dunlop Aero-Star Pro

The verdict

Choose the Cross IT 3.4 if you want more power, the Aero-Star Pro if you want more handling and control.

Cross IT 3.4Highest score
Pick this one for
  • Power+1.5
Aero-Star Pro
Pick this one for
  • Handling+2.0
  • Control+1.5

The Cross IT 3.4 plays better on paper (8.2 against 7.8), the Aero-Star Pro costs € 70.05 less in Netherlands. Pick the Aero-Star Pro if the price matters more than that difference.

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How they play

From the Cross IT 3.4 to the Aero-Star Pro: more handling, more control, less power.

Controlmore control4.05.5
Powerless power10.08.5
Comforta bit more comfort3.54.0
Handlingmore handling2.04.0
Forgivenessabout the same3.53.5

Cross IT 3.4Aero-Star ProLine = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2025
2023
Balance
Head-heavy according to the brand
Head-heavy according to the brand, 270 mm
Face
Carbon Aluminized 15K
16K carbon
Core
EVA High Memory
EVA
Surface
3D Finish
Rough
Frame
Not published
Premium carbon
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Shape
Diamond
Diamond
Weight
360 to 375 g
360 to 375 g
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Cross IT 3.4: 0. Of the Aero-Star Pro: 0.

Often mentioned in video reviews

Cross IT 3.43 videos
  • Good spin 2×
Aero-Star Pro

No summarised videos yet.

Or a third racket in between

BabolatAir Viper 2.6

Better where both are weak: handling 5.5 against 2 and 4, and otherwise close to the two.

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