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adidas Cross IT Light 2026 vs Varlion LW CARBON BLACK ORQUIDEA

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The verdict

Choose the Cross IT Light 2026 if you want more power, the LW CARBON BLACK ORQUIDEA if you want more comfort.

Cross IT Light 2026
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  • Power+1.0
LW CARBON BLACK ORQUIDEA
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  • Comfort+1.0

Better buy now: the Cross IT Light 2026. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 32.97 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Cross IT Light 2026 to the LW CARBON BLACK ORQUIDEA: less power, more comfort.

Controlabout the same9.09.0
Powerless power4.03.0
Comfortmore comfort7.08.0
Handlingabout the same6.06.0
Forgivenessabout the same8.08.0

Cross IT Light 2026LW CARBON BLACK ORQUIDEALine = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2026
Not published
Weight
345 to 360 g
Not published
Face
Carbon Aluminized 24K
Carbon 7 Rhombus
Core
EVA Soft Energy
Soft EVA
Thickness
38 mm
Not published
Surface
Spin Blade Mold
Rough
Frame
Not published
Hexagon
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Shape
Round
Round
Balance
Even according to the brand
Even according to the brand

Reviews and videos

padel.how

Rates the LW CARBON BLACK ORQUIDEA higher: 7.7 against 6.9.

Cross IT Light 20266.9Best for: Intermediate players prioritizing consistency and defensive control over aggressionRead the review
LW CARBON BLACK ORQUIDEA7.7Best for: Control-focused defenders who prioritize placement and quick reactionsRead the review

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×
LW CARBON BLACK ORQUIDEA

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