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adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 3.3 vs adidas Adipower Ctrl 3.3

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The verdict

Choose the Adipower Ctrl 3.3 if you want more power. The Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 3.3 does nothing clearly better on paper.

Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 3.3
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

Adipower Ctrl 3.3Highest score
Pick this one for
  • Power+1.0

The Adipower Ctrl 3.3 plays better on paper (9.1 against 8.6), the Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 3.3 costs € 22.10 less in Netherlands. Pick the Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 3.3 if the price matters more than that difference.

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How they play

From the Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 3.3 to the Adipower Ctrl 3.3: more power.

Controla bit more control8.08.5
Powermore power4.05.0
Comforta bit more comfort7.58.0
Handlingabout the same5.05.0
Forgivenessa bit more forgiveness7.58.0

Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 3.3Adipower Ctrl 3.3Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Face
6K carbon
3K carbon
Head size
485 cm²
460 cm²
Surface
Spin Blade Decal
3D relief
Frame
Octagonal Structure
3K carbon
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Launched
2024
2024
Shape
Round
Round
Weight
360 to 375 g
360 to 375 g
Balance
Even according to the brand
Even according to the brand
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 Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 3.3: 0. Of the Adipower Ctrl 3.3: 1.

Often mentioned in video reviews

Said about both: good control.

Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 3.33 videos
  • Good control 3×
  • Lots of power 3×
Adipower Ctrl 3.34 videos
  • Good control 3×
  • Easy to handle 3×
  • Large sweet spot 3×
  • Lacks power 3×
Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 3.3: reviews and videos →Adipower Ctrl 3.3: reviews and videos →

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