adidas Drive 2026 vs adidas RX Series Red 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.

Same racket, other name: the adidas Drive 3.4 has the same specs as the Drive 2026 and costs € 61.92.

Still in doubt? The racket finder checks both against your level, side and arm. Open the racket finder →

How they play

From the Drive 2026 to the RX Series Red 3.3 you gain and lose little: every trait stays within one point.

Controlabout the same7.57.5
Powerabout the same3.53.5
Comfortabout the same8.08.0
Handlingabout the same5.05.0
Forgivenessabout the same7.57.5

Drive 2026RX Series Red 3.3Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2026
2024
Balance
Even according to the brand
Even according to the brand, 265 mm
Head size
519 cm²
499 cm²
Surface
Smooth
Not published
Frame
Not published
Carbon
Show all specs (5 the same)
Shape
Round
Round
Weight
360 to 375 g
360 to 375 g
Face
Fiberglass
Fiberglass
Core
EVA Soft Performance
EVA Soft Performance
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Drive 2026: 0. Of the RX Series Red 3.3: 0.

Or a third racket in between

adidasAdipower Ctrl 3.3

Better where both are weak: power 5 against 3.5 and 3.5, and otherwise close to the two.

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