adidas Cross IT Light 2026 vs Stiga ACE 3 LW

The verdict

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

Cross IT Light 2026Highest score
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

ACE 3 LW
Pick this one for
  • Handling+1.5

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How they play

From the Cross IT Light 2026 to the ACE 3 LW: more handling.

Controla bit less control9.08.5
Powerabout the same4.04.0
Comforta bit less comfort7.06.5
Handlingmore handling6.07.5
Forgivenessa bit less forgiveness8.07.5

Cross IT Light 2026ACE 3 LWLine = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2026
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
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 2026: 1. Of the ACE 3 LW: 0.

Often mentioned in video reviews

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×
ACE 3 LW

No summarised videos yet.

Or a third racket in between

Drop ShotAxion Control 1.0

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

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