adidas · 2025Metalbone Ctrl 3.4
9.1padell.io score
€ 204.90at Padel Nuestro · + € 4.95 shipping
adidas Metalbone Ctrl 3.4 vs adidas Cross IT Light 2026
adidas · 2026Cross IT Light 2026
8.2padell.io score
€ 194.95at Pace · Free shipping
The verdict
On paper they play much the same, so price and feel decide.
Better buy now: the Metalbone Ctrl 3.4. It plays better on paper (9.5 against 9.1) and costs only € 9.95 more in Netherlands.
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How they play
From the Metalbone Ctrl 3.4 to the Cross IT Light 2026 you gain and lose little: every trait stays within one point.
From the Cross IT Light 2026 to the Metalbone Ctrl 3.4 you gain and lose little: every trait stays within one point.
Controla bit less controla bit more control9.08.5
Powera bit less powera bit more power5.04.5
Comfortabout the sameabout the same6.06.0
Handlingabout the sameabout the same6.06.0
Forgivenessa bit less forgivenessa bit more forgiveness8.07.5
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: 1. Of the Cross IT Light 2026: 0.
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