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adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026 vs Stiga ACE 3 LW

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The verdict

Choose the ACE 3 LW if you want more comfort and handling. The Metalbone Ctrl 2026 does nothing clearly better on paper.

Metalbone Ctrl 2026Highest score
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

ACE 3 LW
Pick this one for
  • Comfort+1.5
  • Handling+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 ACE 3 LW: more comfort, more handling.

Controla bit less control9.08.5
Powerabout the same4.04.0
Comfortmore comfort5.06.5
Handlingmore handling6.07.5
Forgivenessa bit more forgiveness7.07.5

Metalbone Ctrl 2026ACE 3 LWLine = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2026
Not published
Weight
345 to 360 g
350 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
Crystal Grip
Handle
Extra Power Grip
Not published
Frame
Octagonal Structure
Carbon
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Shape
Round
Round
Balance
Even according to the brand
Even according to the brand

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Metalbone Ctrl 2026: 1. Of the ACE 3 LW: 0.

Often mentioned in video reviews

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×
ACE 3 LW

No summarised videos yet.

Metalbone Ctrl 2026: reviews and videos →ACE 3 LW: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

SiuxValkiria Pro 2026

Better where both are weak: power 7 against 4 and 4, and otherwise close to the two.

€ 219.95Compare all three →

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