adidas Cross IT Carbon 2026 Maxi Arce vs adidas Cross IT Carbon-Maxi Arce

The verdict

On paper they play much the same, so price and feel decide.

From the Cross IT Carbon-Maxi Arce to the Cross IT Carbon 2026 Maxi Arce 2 specs changed: shape diamond oversize became diamond; surface Spin Blade Mold became Spin Blade Decal.

Better buy now: the Cross IT Carbon 2026 Maxi Arce. It plays better on paper (7.8 against 6.1) and costs only € 1.95 more in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Cross IT Carbon 2026 Maxi Arce to the Cross IT Carbon-Maxi Arce you gain and lose little: every trait stays within one point.

Controla bit less control4.03.5
Powera bit less power9.08.5
Comfortabout the same7.07.0
Handlingabout the same2.02.0
Forgivenessa bit less forgiveness4.54.0

Cross IT Carbon 2026 Maxi ArceCross IT Carbon-Maxi ArceLine = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2026
2025
Shape
Diamond
Diamond Oversize
Surface
Spin Blade Decal
Spin Blade Mold
Show all specs (5 the same)
Weight
360 to 375 g
360 to 375 g
Balance
Head-heavy according to the brand
Head-heavy according to the brand
Face
Carbon 6K
Carbon 6K
Core
Eva Soft Performance
Eva Soft Performance
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm

Not published for one of the two, so not compared: pro player.

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Cross IT Carbon 2026 Maxi Arce: 1. Of the Cross IT Carbon-Maxi Arce: 0.