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adidas Cross IT Light 2026 vs adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026

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The verdict

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

Cross IT Light 2026Highest score
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  • Comfort+2.0
  • Forgiveness+1.0
Metalbone Ctrl 2026
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

Better buy now: the Cross IT Light 2026. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 47.97 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

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

Controlabout the same9.09.0
Powerabout the same4.04.0
Comfortless comfort7.05.0
Handlingabout the same6.06.0
Forgivenessless forgiveness8.07.0

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

Where the specs differ

Face
Carbon Aluminized 24K
Carbon Aluminized 16K
Core
EVA Soft Energy
EVA Soft Performance
Head size
Not published
485 cm²
Surface
Spin Blade Mold
Spin Blade Decal
Handle
Not published
Extra Power Grip
Frame
Not published
Octagonal Structure
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Launched
2026
2026
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

padel.how

Rates both about the same: 6.9 and 7.1.

Cross IT Light 20266.9Best for: Intermediate players prioritizing consistency and defensive control over aggressionRead the review
Metalbone Ctrl 20267.1Best for: Intermediate-advanced players prioritizing placement and controlled shot constructionRead the review

Often mentioned in video reviews

Said about both: good control, large sweet spot, 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 20266 videos
  • Large sweet spot 5×
  • Adjustable weight system 3×
  • Good control 3×
  • Good in defence 2×
  • Lacks power 4×
  • Less control 3×
Cross IT Light 2026: reviews and videos →Metalbone Ctrl 2026: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

adidasAdipower CTRL MTW PRO EDT

Better where both are weak: power 5 against 4 and 4, and otherwise close to the two.

€ 247.50Compare all three →

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