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adidas Cross IT Light 2026 vs adidas Metalbone Ctrl 3.3

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The verdict

Choose the Cross IT Light 2026 if you want more comfort. The Metalbone Ctrl 3.3 does nothing clearly better on paper.

Cross IT Light 2026Highest score
Pick this one for
  • Comfort+1.0
Metalbone Ctrl 3.3
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

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

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How they play

From the Cross IT Light 2026 to the Metalbone Ctrl 3.3: less comfort.

Controla bit less control9.08.5
Powera bit more power4.04.5
Comfortless comfort7.06.0
Handlingabout the same6.06.0
Forgivenessa bit less forgiveness8.07.5

Cross IT Light 2026Metalbone Ctrl 3.3Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2026
2024
Face
Carbon Aluminized 24K
Carbon Aluminized 2 to 1
Core
EVA Soft Energy
EVA Soft Performance
Head size
Not published
485 cm²
Surface
Spin Blade Mold
Spin Blade Decal
Frame
Not published
Carbon
Show all specs (4 the same)
Shape
Round
Round
Weight
345 to 360 g
345 to 360 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 Light 2026: 1. Of the Metalbone Ctrl 3.3: 0.

Often mentioned in video reviews

Said about both: easy to handle, good control, lacks power.

Cross IT Light 20265 videos
  • Easy to handle 4×
  • Comfortable, little vibration 3×
  • Good control 2×
  • Good feel 2×
  • Large sweet spot 2×
  • Lacks power 2×
Metalbone Ctrl 3.36 videos
  • Good control 4×
  • Adjustable weight system 3×
  • Easy to handle 2×
  • Demanding, needs good technique 3×
  • Lacks power 3×
  • Small sweet spot 3×
  • Vibration, hard on the arm 2×
Cross IT Light 2026: reviews and videos →Metalbone Ctrl 3.3: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

BullpadelIonic Control 2025

Close to both on paper, with more control than either.

€ 98.95Compare all three →

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