adidas Cross IT Carbon Ctrl 2026 vs adidas Cross IT Ctrl 2026

The verdict

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

Better buy now: the Cross IT Carbon Ctrl 2026. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 16.95 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

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

Controla bit more control8.59.0
Powerabout the same5.05.0
Comforta bit less comfort5.55.0
Handlingabout the same5.05.0
Forgivenessabout the same7.57.5

Cross IT Carbon Ctrl 2026Cross IT Ctrl 2026Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Face
Carbon Aluminized 18K
Carbon Aluminized 15K
Core
EVA Soft Performance
EVA High Memory
Surface
Spin Blade Decal
Spin Blade Mold
Handle
Extra Power Grip
Not published
Frame
Not published
Carbon
Show all specs (5 the same)
Launched
2026
2026
Shape
Round
Round
Weight
360 to 375 g
360 to 375 g
Balance
Even according to the brand
Even according to the brand
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm

Reviews and videos

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

Often mentioned in video reviews

Cross IT Carbon Ctrl 20261 video

No point comes back in two or more videos.

Cross IT Ctrl 20263 videos
  • Easy to handle 3×
  • Good control 2×
  • Lacks power 2×

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