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adidas Metalbone Ctrl 3.3 vs Stiga ACE 3 LW

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The verdict

Choose the ACE 3 LW if you want more handling. The Metalbone Ctrl 3.3 does nothing clearly better on paper.

Metalbone Ctrl 3.3Highest score
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

ACE 3 LW
Pick this one for
  • Handling+1.5

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How they play

From the Metalbone Ctrl 3.3 to the ACE 3 LW: more handling.

Controlabout the same8.58.5
Powera bit less power4.54.0
Comforta bit more comfort6.06.5
Handlingmore handling6.07.5
Forgivenessabout the same7.57.5

Metalbone Ctrl 3.3ACE 3 LWLine = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2024
Not published
Weight
345 to 360 g
350 g
Face
Carbon Aluminized 2 to 1
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
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 3.3: 0. Of the ACE 3 LW: 0.

Often mentioned in video reviews

Metalbone Ctrl 3.36 videos
  • Good control 4×
  • Adjustable weight system 3×
  • Easy to handle 2×
  • Demanding, needs good technique 3×
  • Lacks power 3×
  • Small sweet spot 3×
  • Vibration, hard on the arm 2×
ACE 3 LW

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Metalbone Ctrl 3.3: reviews and videos →ACE 3 LW: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

adidasCross IT Light 2026

Sits between the two on paper: more comfort than the Metalbone Ctrl 3.3, more control than the ACE 3 LW.

€ 176.98Compare all three →

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