adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 2026 vs Dunlop Galaxy LTD

The verdict

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

Better buy now: the Galaxy LTD. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 117.03 less in Netherlands.

Same racket, other name: the adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 3.4 has the same specs as the Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 2026 and costs € 156.00.

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How they play

From the Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 2026 to the Galaxy LTD you gain and lose little: every trait stays within one point.

Controla bit less control8.07.5
Powera bit less power4.03.5
Comforta bit more comfort7.58.0
Handlingabout the same5.05.0
Forgivenessabout the same7.57.5

Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 2026Galaxy LTDLine = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2026
Not published
Balance
Even according to the brand, 260 mm
Even according to the brand
Face
6K carbon
Fiberglass
Core
EVA Soft Performance
EVA soft rubber
Head size
485 cm²
Not published
Surface
Spin Blade Decal
Rough
Handle
Not published
Highly absorbent vinyl handle grip
Frame
Octagonal Structure
High-strength graphite
Show all specs (3 the same)
Shape
Round
Round
Weight
360 to 375 g
360 to 375 g
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 2026: 0. Of the Galaxy LTD: 0.

Often mentioned in video reviews

Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 20263 videos
  • Demanding, needs good technique 2×
  • Small sweet spot 2×
Galaxy LTD

No summarised videos yet.

Or a third racket in between

adidasAdipower Ctrl 3.3

Better where both are weak: power 5 against 4 and 3.5, and otherwise close to the two.

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