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adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026 vs adidas Cross IT Light 3.4

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The verdict

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

Metalbone Ctrl 2026
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

Cross IT Light 3.4Highest score
Pick this one for
  • Comfort+1.0

Better buy now: the Cross IT Light 3.4. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 44.95 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

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

Controla bit less control9.08.5
Powera bit more power4.04.5
Comfortmore comfort5.06.0
Handlingabout the same6.06.0
Forgivenessa bit more forgiveness7.07.5

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

Where the specs differ

Launched
2026
2025
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
Handle
Extra Power Grip
Power Extra Grip
Frame
Octagonal Structure
Not published
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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
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm

Reviews and videos

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

Often mentioned in video reviews

Said about both: large sweet spot, good control, lacks power.

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×
Cross IT Light 3.46 videos
  • Easy to handle 5×
  • Good control 3×
  • Large sweet spot 3×
  • Versatile 2×
  • Lacks power 4×
  • Weaker overheads 2×
  • Small sweet spot 2×
Metalbone Ctrl 2026: reviews and videos →Cross IT Light 3.4: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

HeadRadical Motion 2026

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

€ 122.88Compare all three →

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