# adidas Cross IT CTRL 3.4 > Round, 360 to 375 g, even balance. Above average for forgiveness, below for power. € 193.95 delivered to the Netherlands, checked 14 Nov 2026. Score 8.4/10. - URL: https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-ctrl-3-4/ - Last updated: 2026-11-14 - Author: [Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/) - Language: en - Site: padell.io (https://padell.io/) Shop links go through padell.io/go/ (affiliate links: padell.io may earn a commission, which never affects scores). Prices include shipping to the Netherlands unless stated otherwise, and change daily. --- [Rackets](https://padell.io/rackets/) · [adidas](https://padell.io/brands/adidas/) · [Cross IT Ctrl](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-ctrl/generations/) 2025 - **Shape**: Round - **Weight**: 360 to 375 g - **Balance**: Even - **Core**: EVA High Memory Lowest price **€ 193.95** at Tennis-Point NL · In stock · Free shipping · Checked on 12 Nov (2026-11-12) Lowest in 53 days **€ 193.95** Today **€ 210.00** [Buy at Tennis-Point NL](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tennis-point.nl%2Fproducts%2Fadidas-cross-it-control-34-padel-racket-00507500214000-nl) 1. [All for Padel · In stock · Free shipping · Checked at 05:34 (2026-11-14) **€ 210.00**](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fallforpadel.com%2Fen%2Fpadel-rackets%2F7331-adidas-cross-it-ctrl-34-racket-8435739402870.html) Prices include shipping to the country you choose. [How padell.io earns money](https://padell.io/how-we-earn-money/) Same specs, lower price: the [2026 model](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-ctrl-2026/) costs € 189.90. The short answer The adidas Cross IT CTRL 3.4 is a round, even-balance racket. It has a Carbon Aluminized 15K face and a 360 to 375 g weight window. On paper it is built for control and placement. padel.how (on the identical 2026 Ctrl) and a Padel Chiquito video both note limited power. Frame, head size and balance in mm are not published. By [Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/) · facts checked 8 November 2026 Choose it if - you build points with placement and prepare the shot early - you want a round shape with a large, central sweet spot and can handle a heavy frame - you are coming from the 2024 Cross IT Ctrl and want nearly the same racket, apart from the surface label Skip it if - you want easy power, where the head-heavy adidas Cross IT 3.4 (power High) fits better - you need a softer feel for a sensitive arm, where the adidas Cross IT Carbon Ctrl 2026 is rated Medium for comfort - you want a light, quick racket, where the adidas Cross IT Light 3.4 at 345 to 360 g is the lighter option ## How it plays 8.4 **padell.io score 8.4** Play 8.6 (60%) and reviews 8.2 (40%). Based on 1 review source. [How the score works](https://padell.io/how-we-score/) - **Control**: 9.0 above average▲ - **Power**: 5.0 below average▼ - **Comfort**: 5.0 around average● - **Handling**: 5.0 around average● - **Forgiveness**: 7.5 above average▲ - **Line = the average of all rackets**: ▲ above ▼ below On paper this is a control racket that asks you to do the work on power. - **Control** Round shape, even balance and a stiff carbon face point to high control. - **Power** The round shape and the negative review rating keep power low. - **Comfort** The stiff carbon face and the heavy build make it firm, though padel.how rated comfort positive on the twin. - **Handling** The round shape helps, but the heavy build keeps handling low. - **Forgiveness** The round head gives a large, central sweet spot that padel.how also rated positive on the twin. ## Specifications - **Launched**: 2025 Newer version from 2026 - **Shape**: Round [Big sweet spot low in the face: control and margin](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/) - **Weight**: 360 to 375 g Average: not tiring, stable enough - **Balance**: Even according to the brand Even: quick at the net, enough in the smash - **Face**: Carbon Aluminized 15K Stiff: precise and powerful at speed, less damping - **Core**: EVA High Memory Medium hard: the middle ground - **Thickness**: 38 mm The maximum the rules allow - **Surface**: Spin Blade Mold Rough: helps with spin Not published by the brand: head size, handle, frame Specs from the brand's own site · checked 23 September 2026 · [Spotted a wrong spec? Report it →](https://padell.io/contact/?topic=correction&racket=adidas%20Cross%20IT%20CTRL%203.4) ## Video reviews 4 videos from independent channels and shops ### What 4 video reviewers say 4 played it on court Often mentioned **Plus points** - Easy to handle *3 of 4* - Good control *2 of 4* - Good feel *2 of 4* - Versatile *2 of 4* **Minus points** - Lacks power *3 of 4* Summaries by padell.io, based on what each reviewer says in the video. Tap a time to watch that moment. Tested on court The adidas Cross IT Ctrl is a well balanced racket that offers excellent control and comfort from the back of the court. It also provides enough power for attacking shots, making it a versatile option for players who want a mix of control and acceleration. Tested on court The reviewer finds this racket to be highly versatile and pleasant to play with, offering a good balance between control and power. It performs well in all areas of the court, making it a strong choice for versatile players who prioritize control. Tested on court The reviewer finds the Cross IT Ctrl to be a solid racket but prefers the Cross IT Light for its better performance in defense and at the net. He concludes that the Cross IT Light is the winner of this comparison. Tested on court The reviewer finds this racket to be stable and highly manoeuvrable with a surprisingly large sweet spot. It offers a solid feel and enough power for a control oriented model, making it suitable for players who want to control the rally and defend comfortably while still having enough punch to finish points. ## Every version [Compare all versions →](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-ctrl/generations/) [2024 · Different specs · € 171.50](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-ctrl/) 2025 · This racket · € 193.95 [2026 · Same specs · € 189.90](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-ctrl-2026/) The 3.4 and the 2026 Ctrl share one specification. The 2026 Ctrl is identical to the 3.4 on every published spec, so you can look at either. The 2024 Cross IT Ctrl differs in the surface label, from Rough structure to Spin Blade Mold. That is a changed label, not a measured change. It matches on balance label, core, face, shape, thickness and weight. Balance in mm is published for the 2024 version at 265 mm, but not for the 3.4. Frame is not published for the 3.4, so it cannot be compared with the 2026 version. Pick whichever is easiest to find. ## Price history Today **€ 193.95** Lowest in 30 days **€ 159.95** vs 30-day average **-1%** Lowest price per day across the shops in your market. Checked every night. ## What reviewers say One source tested the twin and one video covers this racket. They partly agree. padel.how played the identical 2026 Ctrl, not this racket, and gave it 68 out of 100. It praised the firm carbon feedback and the central sweet spot, and rated control and comfort positive. It marked power negative. Its summary of the ideal player is someone who prepares early and builds points with direction. A video review from Padel Chiquito, played on court and matched to this racket, found it pleasant and versatile, with a good control and power balance. Yet it too said power is lacking for aggressive attacking shots. They agree on control and the missing punch. The video is warmer about how well rounded it is. [**padel.how** 6.8 Review of the Cross IT Ctrl 2026 (same specs) “A player who prepares early and wants to construct points with direction rather than rely on effortless finishing.” Read the full review →](https://padel.how/equipment/racket/adidas-cross-it-ctrl-2026-review/) Three names, nearly one racket. The 2024 [Cross IT Ctrl](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-ctrl-2026/), this 3.4 and the 2026 Ctrl share core, face, shape, thickness and weight window. Among the published specs, only the surface label sets the first apart. A new name often hints at a new racket. Here, on paper, it does not. So the real question is not which year to buy, but whether this style of racket suits you. ## Three names on one spec sheet: what is really different The 3.4 is a round racket with an even balance. The face is Carbon Aluminized 15K, the core is EVA High Memory and the thickness is 38 mm. The weight runs from 360 g to 375 g. Adidas lists the length as 455 mm and the level as Professional. The 2026 Ctrl matches it on every published spec. Frame is not published for the 3.4, so that one detail cannot be compared. Treat the two as the same racket under different names. The Cross family Same year, from most power (left) to most control (right) [**IT 3.4**](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-3-4/) [**IT Carbon**](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-carbon-maxi-arce/) [**IT Team**](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-team/) **IT CTRL 3.4** [**IT Light 3.4**](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-light-3-4/) [**IT Carbon CTRL**](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-carbon-ctrl-67/) For a direct look, use the [comparison with the 2026 Ctrl](https://padell.io/compare/adidas-cross-it-ctrl-2026-vs-adidas-cross-it-ctrl-3-4/) or open the [2026 Ctrl page](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-ctrl-2026/). ## Rough structure to Spin Blade Mold: a label, not a measured change The [2024 Cross IT Ctrl](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-ctrl/) lists a rough structure. The 3.4 lists Spin Blade Mold. That is a changed label. Nothing in the published data shows a measured difference in grip on the ball. Do not buy the 3.4 expecting more spin than the original. ## A video review likes the balance, padel.how says prepare early One source tested the twin and one video covers this racket. A video review from Padel Chiquito calls it versatile, with a good balance of control and power across the court. It also says power is short for aggressive attacking shots. padel.how tested the identical 2026 Ctrl and gave it 68 out of 100. It likes the firm carbon feedback and the central sweet spot. It says you must prepare early because easy finishing power is missing. Both name the same weak point. The video is more positive about versatility, while padel.how stresses early preparation. Your own game decides which view fits you. ## Round, even balance, 360 to 375 g: why handling reads Low A round head with an even balance usually moves easily. Here the weight works against that. At 360 to 375 g it is a heavy racket, and the maneuverability meter reads Low because of it. If you want quickness, look at the lighter [Cross IT Light 3.4](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-light-3-4/). It has the same [round shape](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/) and even balance at 345 to 360 g. The product page also claims that the open holes in the core cut air resistance and ease handling. That is a brand claim, and the handling meter stays low anyway. ## Carbon 15K over High Memory EVA: what to expect in your arm The face is stiff carbon, and stiff faces tend to pass on more vibration. The core is EVA High Memory, which adds some give. Adidas names its anti-vibration feature Dynamic Air Flow. That is a brand claim, and the comfort meter still reads Low because of the stiff face and the heavy build. Players should know the picture is mixed. padel.how rated comfort positive on the twin. The video review called the racket pleasant. If your elbow or shoulder is sensitive, take the weight seriously. Start at the lower end of the 360 to 375 g window if you can choose. Frame, handle and weight system are not published. Check them in a shop if they matter to you. ## Cross IT Ctrl 3.4 or Carbon Ctrl 2026: the comfort gap The [adidas Cross IT Carbon Ctrl](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-carbon-ctrl/) 2026 shares the round shape, even balance, 38 mm thickness and weight window. It swaps in an EVA Soft Performance core and a Carbon Aluminized 18K face. Its comfort meter is Medium against Low here, with the other meters equal. If you like the control profile but worry about your arm, that is the one to compare. The [Kuikma Control Pro](https://padell.io/rackets/kuikma/control-pro/) also reads Medium for comfort, with the same control and sweet spot ratings. It is a different build, though. It has a dual-density EVA foam core and an 18K carbon face, a minimum weight of 361 g, and no thickness listed. Compare the two side by side before you decide. Written by **[Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/)** Padel player and founder of padell.io Bought, played and sold more rackets than was good for him, and built padell.io to bring it all together. [About padell.io →](https://padell.io/about/) ## Similar rackets [adidas Cross IT Carbon Ctrl](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-carbon-ctrl/) · 8.3 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/adidas-cross-it-carbon-ctrl-vs-adidas-cross-it-ctrl-3-4/) [LOK Be Flow](https://padell.io/rackets/lok/be-flow/) · 7.7 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/adidas-cross-it-ctrl-3-4-vs-lok-be-flow/) [Kuikma Control Pro](https://padell.io/rackets/kuikma/control-pro/) · 7.7 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/adidas-cross-it-ctrl-3-4-vs-kuikma-control-pro/) [adidas Adipower Multiweight Ctrl 3.3](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/adipower-multiweight-ctrl-3-3/) · 8.6 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/adidas-adipower-multiweight-ctrl-3-3-vs-adidas-cross-it-ctrl-3-4/) [All rackets that play like the adidas Cross IT CTRL 3.4 →](https://padell.io/alternatives/?r=65) ## Questions before you buy **Is the Cross IT CTRL 3.4 the same as the Cross IT Ctrl 2026?** On every published spec, yes. Core, face, shape, thickness, balance label and weight range all match. Only the name and year differ. **What changed from the 2024 Cross IT Ctrl?** Only the surface label changed, from Rough structure to Spin Blade Mold. Everything else published is the same, so it is a changed label, not a proven change on court. **Is it a good racket for beginners?** Adidas lists it as Professional level. At 360 to 375 g with low power, it asks for early preparation and solid technique. Beginners may find it heavy. **Is it hard on the arm?** The stiff carbon face and the weight point to a firm racket, and the comfort meter is Low. padel.how (on the twin) and the video review were more positive, so it varies. The Carbon Ctrl 2026 is rated Medium for comfort. **Is the Cross IT CTRL 3.4 worth the money right now?** Today's price is labelled "Pricey today" compared with the rackets that play most alike. Which shops deliver, and what shipping costs, depends on your country. The price comparison shows it for yours. See all prices **What is the closest alternative?** The adidas Cross IT Carbon Ctrl plays most alike. On paper the differences are under one point. Today: € 172.95. [Compare side by side →](https://padell.io/compare/adidas-cross-it-carbon-ctrl-vs-adidas-cross-it-ctrl-3-4/) **Who should not buy it?** Skip it if you want easy power for smashes (power 5.0/10), or if your elbow or shoulder complains (comfort 5.0/10). **How heavy is it really?** The brand gives 360 to 375 g. That counts as medium. Each racket can differ within that range. [Why a range? →](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-weight-range/)