adidas Cross IT Light 3.4 vs Stiga ACE 3 LW

The verdict

Choose the ACE 3 LW if you want more handling. The Cross IT Light 3.4 does nothing clearly better on paper.

Cross IT Light 3.4Highest score
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

ACE 3 LW
Pick this one for
  • Handling+1.5

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

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How they play

From the Cross IT Light 3.4 to the ACE 3 LW: more handling.

Controlabout the same8.58.5
Powera bit less power4.54.0
Comforta bit more comfort6.06.5
Handlingmore handling6.07.5
Forgivenessabout the same7.57.5

Cross IT Light 3.4ACE 3 LWLine = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2025
Not published
Weight
345 to 360 g
350 g
Face
Carbon Aluminized 24K
21K Alu Carbon Twill
Core
EVA Soft Energy
Hypersoft Foam
Thickness
38 mm
Not published
Surface
Spin Blade Mold
Crystal Grip
Handle
Power Extra Grip
Not published
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 Light 3.4: 0. Of the ACE 3 LW: 0.

Often mentioned in video reviews

Cross IT Light 3.46 videos
  • Easy to handle 5×
  • Good control 3×
  • Large sweet spot 3×
  • Versatile 2×
  • Lacks power 4×
  • Weaker overheads 2×
  • Small sweet spot 2×
ACE 3 LW

No summarised videos yet.

Or a third racket in between

adidasAdipower Light 3.2

Sits between the two on paper: more comfort than the Cross IT Light 3.4, more control than the ACE 3 LW.

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