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adidas Metalbone Ctrl 3.4 vs adidas Cross IT Light 2026

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The verdict

Choose the Cross IT Light 2026 if you want more comfort. The Metalbone Ctrl 3.4 does nothing clearly better on paper.

Metalbone Ctrl 3.4
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

Cross IT Light 2026Highest score
Pick this one for
  • Comfort+1.0

Better buy now: the Cross IT Light 2026. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 14.92 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Metalbone Ctrl 3.4 to the Cross IT Light 2026: more comfort.

Controla bit more control8.59.0
Powera bit less power4.54.0
Comfortmore comfort6.07.0
Handlingabout the same6.06.0
Forgivenessa bit more forgiveness7.58.0

Metalbone Ctrl 3.4Cross IT Light 2026Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2025
2026
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
Frame
Carbon
Not published
Show all specs (4 the same)
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 2026: 1.

Often mentioned in video reviews

Said about both: large sweet spot, comfortable, little vibration, 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 20265 videos
  • Easy to handle 4×
  • Comfortable, little vibration 3×
  • Good control 2×
  • Good feel 2×
  • Large sweet spot 2×
  • Lacks power 2×
Metalbone Ctrl 3.4: reviews and videos →Cross IT Light 2026: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

BullpadelIonic Control 2025

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

€ 98.95Compare all three →

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