adidas Match 2026 vs adidas Match 3.4

adidas · 2025Match 3.4
7.3padell.io score
€ 58.92at All for Padel · + € 13.92 shipping

The verdict

Choose the Match 2026 if you want more power, the Match 3.4 if you want more forgiveness and control.

From the Match 3.4 to the Match 2026 one spec changed: shape round became hybrid.

Match 2026
Pick this one for
  • Power+1.5
Match 3.4Highest score
Pick this one for
  • Forgiveness+2.0
  • Control+1.5

Better buy now: the Match 3.4. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 5.98 less in Netherlands.

Same racket, other name: the adidas Match 3.3 has the same specs as the Match 3.4 and costs € 55.17.

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How they play

From the Match 2026 to the Match 3.4: more forgiveness, more control, less power.

Controlmore control4.56.0
Powerless power6.55.0
Comfortabout the same7.57.5
Handlinga bit more handling2.53.0
Forgivenessmore forgiveness5.57.5

Match 2026Match 3.4Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2026
2025
Shape
Hybrid
Round
Show all specs (7 the same)
Weight
360 to 375 g
360 to 375 g
Balance
Slightly head-heavy according to the brand
Slightly head-heavy according to the brand
Face
Fiberglass
Fiberglass
Core
EVA Soft Performance
EVA Soft Performance
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm
Head size
520 cm²
520 cm²
Surface
Smooth
Smooth

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Match 2026: 0. Of the Match 3.4: 0.

Or a third racket in between

StarViePolaris 2026

Better where both are weak: handling 5.5 against 2.5 and 3, and otherwise close to the two.

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