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adidas Metalbone Ctrl 3.4 vs adidas Metalbone Ctrl 3.3

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The verdict

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

From the Metalbone Ctrl 3.3 to the Metalbone Ctrl 3.4 one spec changed: face Carbon Aluminized 2 to 1 became Carbon Aluminized 16K.

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

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How they play

From the Metalbone Ctrl 3.4 to the Metalbone Ctrl 3.3 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 3.4Metalbone Ctrl 3.3Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2025
2024
Face
Carbon Aluminized 16K
Carbon Aluminized 2 to 1
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Shape
Round
Round
Weight
345 to 360 g
345 to 360 g
Balance
Even according to the brand
Even according to the brand
Core
EVA Soft Performance
EVA Soft Performance
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm
Head size
485 cm²
485 cm²
Surface
Spin Blade Decal
Spin Blade Decal
Frame
Carbon
Carbon

Not published for one of the two, so not compared: pro player.

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Metalbone Ctrl 3.4: 0. Of the Metalbone Ctrl 3.3: 0.

Often mentioned in video reviews

Said about both: adjustable weight system, 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×
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×
Metalbone Ctrl 3.4: reviews and videos →Metalbone Ctrl 3.3: reviews and videos →

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