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adidas Metalbone Ctrl 3.4 vs Stiga ACE 3

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The verdict

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

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 ACE 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 3.4ACE 3Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2025
Not published
Weight
345 to 360 g
360 g
Face
Carbon Aluminized 16K
21K Alu Carbon Twill
Core
EVA Soft Performance
Hypersoft Foam
Thickness
38 mm
Not published
Head size
485 cm²
Not published
Surface
Spin Blade Decal
Sandy
Handle
Not published
Fibreglass-reinforced handle
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Shape
Round
Round
Balance
Even according to the brand
Even according to the brand
Frame
Carbon
Carbon

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Metalbone Ctrl 3.4: 0. Of the ACE 3: 0.

Often mentioned in video reviews

Metalbone Ctrl 3.44 videos
  • Large sweet spot 3×
  • Adjustable weight system 2×
  • Comfortable, little vibration 2×
  • Easy to handle 2×
  • Lacks power 2×
ACE 3

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Metalbone Ctrl 3.4: reviews and videos →ACE 3: reviews and videos →

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