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adidas Metalbone Ctrl 3.4 vs adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026

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The verdict

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

From the Metalbone Ctrl 3.4 to the Metalbone Ctrl 2026 2 specs changed: frame Carbon became Octagonal Structure; weight system Weight & Balance System became 11.2 g.

The difference in short

Choose the Metalbone Ctrl 3.4 if you want more comfort. The Metalbone Ctrl 2026 does nothing clearly better on paper. It is also € 33.05 cheaper today. The Metalbone Ctrl 3.4 and the Metalbone Ctrl 2026 differ in launched and frame. The same: shape, weight, balance, face, core, thickness, head size and surface. The Metalbone Ctrl 2026 is the newer model (2026). padell.io score: Metalbone Ctrl 3.4 8.5, Metalbone Ctrl 2026 8.5. Prices are the lowest price delivered to Netherlands.

From the published specs, the padell.io score and today's prices. Not played side by side.

Metalbone Ctrl 3.4
Pick this one for
  • Comfort+1.0
Metalbone Ctrl 2026
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

Better buy now: the Metalbone Ctrl 3.4. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 33.05 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Metalbone Ctrl 3.4 to the Metalbone Ctrl 2026: less comfort.

Controla bit more control8.59.0
Powera bit less power4.54.0
Comfortless comfort6.05.0
Handlingabout the same6.06.0
Forgivenessa bit less forgiveness7.57.0

Metalbone Ctrl 3.4Metalbone Ctrl 2026Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2025
2026
Handle
Not published
Extra Power Grip
Frame
Carbon
Octagonal Structure
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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
Face
Carbon Aluminized 16K
Carbon Aluminized 16K
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

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

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Metalbone Ctrl 3.4: 0. Of the Metalbone Ctrl 2026: 1.

Often mentioned in video reviews

Said about both: large sweet spot, adjustable weight system, 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 20266 videos
  • Large sweet spot 5×
  • Adjustable weight system 3×
  • Good control 3×
  • Good in defence 2×
  • Lacks power 4×
  • Less control 3×
Metalbone Ctrl 3.4: reviews and videos →Metalbone Ctrl 2026: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

HeadRadical Motion 2026

Better where both are weak: power 6 against 4.5 and 4, and otherwise close to the two.

€ 122.88Compare all three →

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