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adidas Metalbone Ctrl 3.2 vs Stiga ACE 3 LW

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The verdict

Choose the ACE 3 LW if you want more handling and comfort. The Metalbone Ctrl 3.2 does nothing clearly better on paper.

Metalbone Ctrl 3.2Highest score
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

ACE 3 LW
Pick this one for
  • Handling+1.5
  • Comfort+1.0

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

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How they play

From the Metalbone Ctrl 3.2 to the ACE 3 LW: more handling, more comfort.

Controla bit less control9.08.5
Powera bit less power4.54.0
Comfortmore comfort5.56.5
Handlingmore handling6.07.5
Forgivenessa bit less forgiveness8.07.5

Metalbone Ctrl 3.2ACE 3 LWLine = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2023
Not published
Weight
345 to 360 g
350 g
Face
2-to-1 Aluminized Carbon
21K Alu Carbon Twill
Core
EVA Soft Performance
Hypersoft Foam
Thickness
38 mm
Not published
Head size
485 cm²
Not published
Surface
Spin Blade Decal, Spin Blade Mold
Crystal Grip
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Shape
Round
Round
Balance
Even according to the brand
Even according to the brand
Frame
Carbon
Carbon

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Metalbone Ctrl 3.2: 1. Of the ACE 3 LW: 0.

Often mentioned in video reviews

Metalbone Ctrl 3.23 videos
  • Easy to handle 3×
  • Good control 2×
  • Vibration, hard on the arm 3×
ACE 3 LW

No summarised videos yet.

Metalbone Ctrl 3.2: reviews and videos →ACE 3 LW: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

BullpadelIonic Control 2025

Close to both on paper, with more control than either.

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