adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026 vs Kuikma Control Pro

The verdict

Choose the Metalbone Ctrl 2026 if you want more control, the Control Pro if you want more power and comfort.

Metalbone Ctrl 2026
Pick this one for
  • Control+1.0
Control Pro
Pick this one for
  • Power+1.5
  • Comfort+1.5

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

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How they play

From the Metalbone Ctrl 2026 to the Control Pro: more power, more comfort, less control.

Controlless control9.08.0
Powermore power3.04.5
Comfortmore comfort4.56.0
Handlinga bit less handling6.05.5
Forgivenessa bit more forgiveness7.07.5

Metalbone Ctrl 2026Control ProLine = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2026
Not published
Weight
345 to 360 g
Not published
Balance
Even according to the brand
Not published
Face
Carbon Aluminized 16K
18K carbon
Core
Eva Soft Performance
dual-density EVA foam
Thickness
38 mm
Not published
Head size
485 cm²
Not published
Surface
Spin Blade Decal
Not published
Handle
Extra Power Grip
Not published
Frame
Octagonal Structure
Not published
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Shape
Round
Round

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Metalbone Ctrl 2026: 2. Of the Control Pro: 0.

Often mentioned in video reviews

Metalbone Ctrl 20263 videos
  • Adjustable weight system 2×
  • Good in defence 2×
  • Large sweet spot 2×
  • Less control 2×
  • Lacks power 2×
Control Pro

No summarised videos yet.

Or a third racket in between

adidasCross IT Light 3.4

Sits between the two on paper: more comfort than the Metalbone Ctrl 2026, more control than the Control Pro.