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adidas Cross IT Carbon Ctrl 2026 vs Stiga ACE 3

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The verdict

Choose the ACE 3 if you want more handling. The Cross IT Carbon Ctrl 2026 does nothing clearly better on paper.

Cross IT Carbon Ctrl 2026Highest score
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

ACE 3
Pick this one for
  • Handling+1.0

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How they play

From the Cross IT Carbon Ctrl 2026 to the ACE 3: more handling.

Controlabout the same8.58.5
Powera bit less power5.04.5
Comforta bit more comfort5.56.0
Handlingmore handling5.06.0
Forgivenessabout the same7.57.5

Cross IT Carbon Ctrl 2026ACE 3Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2026
Not published
Weight
360 to 375 g
360 g
Face
Carbon Aluminized 18K
21K Alu Carbon Twill
Core
EVA Soft Performance
Hypersoft Foam
Thickness
38 mm
Not published
Surface
Spin Blade Decal
Sandy
Handle
Extra Power Grip
Fibreglass-reinforced handle
Frame
Not published
Carbon
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Shape
Round
Round
Balance
Even according to the brand
Even according to the brand

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Cross IT Carbon Ctrl 2026: 0. Of the ACE 3: 0.

Often mentioned in video reviews

Cross IT Carbon Ctrl 20261 video

No point comes back in two or more videos.

ACE 3

No summarised videos yet.

Cross IT Carbon Ctrl 2026: reviews and videos →ACE 3: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

adidasMetalbone Ctrl 3.2

Sits between the two on paper: more handling than the Cross IT Carbon Ctrl 2026, more control than the ACE 3.

€ 190.00Compare all three →

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