adidas Cross IT Pro Edt 2026 vs adidas Metalbone Ctrl 3.3

The verdict

On paper they play much the same, so price and feel decide.

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

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How they play

From the Cross IT Pro Edt 2026 to the Metalbone Ctrl 3.3 you gain and lose little: every trait stays within one point.

Controlabout the same8.58.5
Powerabout the same4.54.5
Comfortabout the same6.06.0
Handlingabout the same6.06.0
Forgivenessabout the same7.57.5

Cross IT Pro Edt 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
Handle
Extra Power Grip
Not published
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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
Frame
Carbon
Carbon

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Cross IT Pro Edt 2026: 0. Of the Metalbone Ctrl 3.3: 0.

Often mentioned in video reviews

Cross IT Pro Edt 2026

No summarised videos yet.

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×

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