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adidas Metalbone Ctrl 3.4 vs adidas Cross IT Light 3.4

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The verdict

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

Better buy now: the Cross IT Light 3.4. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 11.90 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Metalbone Ctrl 3.4 to the Cross IT Light 3.4 you gain and lose little: every trait stays within one point.

Controlabout the same8.58.5
Powerabout the same4.54.5
Comfortabout the same6.06.0
Handlingabout the same6.06.0
Forgivenessabout the same7.57.5

Metalbone Ctrl 3.4Cross IT Light 3.4Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Face
Carbon Aluminized 16K
Carbon Aluminized 24K
Core
EVA Soft Performance
EVA Soft Energy
Head size
485 cm²
Not published
Surface
Spin Blade Decal
Spin Blade Mold
Handle
Not published
Power Extra Grip
Frame
Carbon
Not published
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Launched
2025
2025
Shape
Round
Round
Weight
345 to 360 g
345 to 360 g
Balance
Even according to the brand
Even according to the brand
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Metalbone Ctrl 3.4: 0. Of the Cross IT Light 3.4: 0.

Often mentioned in video reviews

Said about both: large sweet spot, easy to handle, lacks power.

Metalbone Ctrl 3.44 videos
  • Large sweet spot 3×
  • Adjustable weight system 2×
  • Comfortable, little vibration 2×
  • Easy to handle 2×
  • Lacks power 2×
Cross IT Light 3.46 videos
  • Easy to handle 5×
  • Good control 3×
  • Large sweet spot 3×
  • Versatile 2×
  • Lacks power 4×
  • Weaker overheads 2×
  • Small sweet spot 2×
Metalbone Ctrl 3.4: reviews and videos →Cross IT Light 3.4: reviews and videos →

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