# adidas Cross IT Light 2026 > Round, 345 to 360 g, even balance. Above average for comfort, handling and forgiveness, below for power. Check if it suits your game. Score 8.7/10. - URL: https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-light/ - 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 Light](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-light/generations/) 2026 Played by [Marta Ortega](https://padell.io/players/marta-ortega/) - **Shape**: Round - **Weight**: 345 to 360 g - **Balance**: Even - **Core**: EVA Soft Energy Lowest price **€ 176.98** at PadelShop.com · In stock · Free shipping · Checked at 04:10 (2026-11-14) · 15% cheaper than usual Lowest in 53 days **€ 100.00** Today **€ 176.98** [Buy at PadelShop.com](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpadelshop.com%2Fproducts%2Fadidas-cross-it-light-2026) 1. [Extreme Padel · In stock · Free shipping · Checked at 02:29 (2026-11-14) **€ 198.50**](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.extreme-padel.fr%2Fraquettes-de-padel-adidas%2F22500-raquette-adidas-cross-it-light-2026-ortega.html) 2. [Padelfreunde · In stock · + € 7.90 shipping · Checked at 03:58 (2026-11-14) **€ 207.80**](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpadelfreunde.de%2Fproducts%2Fadidas-crossit-light-2026-padelschlaeger) Prices include shipping to the country you choose. [How padell.io earns money](https://padell.io/how-we-earn-money/) The short answer The adidas Cross IT Light 2026 is a round control racket at 345 to 360 g. It pairs an even balance and a soft EVA core with a stiff Carbon Aluminized 24K face. Its listed player is Martita Ortega. On paper it trades power for control and a wide sweet spot, and its build matches the two earlier versions. By [Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/) · facts checked 26 September 2026 Choose it if - precision and a forgiving sweet spot matter more to you than raw power - you want a lighter adidas without giving up a stiff carbon face - you already liked the Cross IT Light 3.4 and want the current version of the same build Skip it if - you finish points with the smash, the [adidas Cross IT Carbon 2026 Maxi Arce](/rackets/adidas/cross-it-carbon-2026-maxi-arce/) is the head-heavy diamond of the same family - comfort comes first, the [adidas Cross IT Team Light 2026](/rackets/adidas/cross-it-team-light-2026/) keeps the weight and the shape with a fiberglass face and a higher comfort rating - you own a 3.4 already, since the listed build has not changed ## How it plays 8.7 **padell.io score 8.7** Play 9.0 (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**: 4.0 below average▼ - **Comfort**: 7.0 above average▲ - **Handling**: 6.0 above average▲ - **Forgiveness**: 8.0 above average▲ - **Line = the average of all rackets**: ▲ above ▼ below The build describes a light round racket that asks you to place the ball rather than power it. - **Control** A round shape, an even balance and a stiff carbon face make it a precise racket to place with. - **Power** The soft core and the round head keep pace modest, so the speed has to come from your swing. - **Comfort** The soft EVA core absorbs impact, but the stiff aluminized face passes more of it on, which leaves comfort in the middle. - **Handling** A light frame with an even balance should be easy to move around at the net. - **Forgiveness** The round head and the soft core spread the good zone wide, which forgives slightly off-center contact. ## Specifications - **Launched**: 2026 The newest version of this racket - **Shape**: Round [Big sweet spot low in the face: control and margin](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/) - **Weight**: 345 to 360 g Light: quick in the hand, less mass behind the ball - **Balance**: Even according to the brand Even: quick at the net, enough in the smash - **Face**: Carbon Aluminized 24K Stiff: precise and powerful at speed, less damping - **Core**: EVA Soft Energy Soft: comfort and ball exit, less control at high speed - **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%20Light%202026) ## Video reviews 5 videos from independent channels and shops ### What 5 video reviewers say 5 played it on court Often mentioned **Plus points** - Easy to handle *4 of 5* - Comfortable, little vibration *3 of 5* - Good control *2 of 5* - Good feel *2 of 5* - Large sweet spot *2 of 5* **Minus points** - Lacks power *2 of 5* Summaries by padell.io, based on what each reviewer says in the video. Tap a time to watch that moment. Tested on court The reviewer finds this racket offers excellent control and feels solid during play. It is suitable for both men and women who want a well balanced racket that performs well in both defense and offense. Tested on court The reviewer describes the racket as having a medium soft feel and being very manoeuvrable. It is a good option for players who do not accelerate the ball too much and need extra help from the racket. Tested on court The reviewer finds the racket comfortable and similar to the previous version. It offers a dry feel that allows for fast play without losing control, and its low weight makes it very easy to handle in defense and volleys. Tested on court The adidas Cross IT Light is an extremely manoeuvrable racket that offers great control. It is well suited for right or left handed players who prefer to build the point rather than play an aggressive game. Tested on court The reviewer finds this racket to be an all round and easy to use option that prioritizes control and maneuverability over raw power. It is well suited for players who enjoy building points and playing fast exchanges near the net. ## Every version [Compare all versions →](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-light/generations/) [2024 · Other version · € 159.90](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-light-72/) [2025 · Different specs · € 180.00](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-light-3-4/) 2026 · This racket · € 176.98 The 2026 follows the [Cross IT Light 3.4](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-light-3-4/) from 2025 and the 3.3 from 2024. On paper the build is the same in all three. Each is round with an even balance, Eva Soft Energy and Carbon Aluminized 24K, at 38 mm, 345 to 360 g and level PRO. The surface name changed once, from Spin Blade to Spin Blade Mold, between the 3.3 and the 3.4. The player is listed as Martita Ortega for 2026 and as Marta Ortega before. The versions were linked automatically, so treat the line with some care. Still, nothing points to a measured change: on paper a 3.4 and a 2026 are the same racket. ## Price history Today **€ 176.98** Lowest in 30 days **€ 100.00** vs 30-day average **+1%** Lowest price per day across the shops in your market. Checked every night. ## What reviewers say [**padel.how** 6.9 “The Cross IT Light 2026 rewards disciplined shot selection and tactical patience.” Read the full review →](https://padel.how/equipment/racket/adidas-cross-it-light-2026-review/) [adidas](https://padell.io/brands/adidas/) has kept the recipe of the Cross IT Light for three seasons. The 3.3 from 2024, the 3.4 from 2025 and the 2026 version all list the same build. That is a [round shape](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/), an even balance, an Eva Soft Energy core and a Carbon Aluminized 24K face. All three have a 38 mm profile and weigh 345 to 360 g. The level label stays PRO. The player stays the same too: Marta Ortega, listed as Martita Ortega for 2026. ## The recipe that did not change Across the three versions the listed changes are small. The surface went from Spin Blade on the 3.3 to Spin Blade Mold on the 3.4 and the 2026. The player name gained a nickname. That is all the spec sheet shows. The product page adds details the spec table does not. It mentions Dynamic Air Flow holes in the center to make the swing faster, and an Extra Power Grip. A hole pattern with smaller central holes, adidas says, adds firmness. It also mentions a new adjustable cord with a padded wrist strap. Those are brand claims, and nothing shows whether they change how it plays against the 3.4. ## A stiff face on a soft core The combination is the interesting part. This page's profile classes Carbon Aluminized 24K as a stiff carbon face. Among the 2026 [Cross IT](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it/) rackets, only the Pro Edt lists the same face. The others use 6K, 15K or 18K carbon, or fiberglass. A stiff face gives a direct, precise response and rewards clean contact. Behind it sits Eva Soft Energy, a soft core that absorbs impact and keeps the ball on the face a little longer. The two pull in opposite directions on comfort, which is why the profile lands on medium. On precision they agree. Round and even-balanced, the racket keeps its weight in the middle of the frame. You steer the ball more than you drive it. Power rates low. That is no flaw for this type of racket. It is the reason to pick another model if your points end at the net with a smash. ## What the Light in the name means The Light is the lighter branch of the round Cross IT rackets. The [adidas Cross IT Ctrl 2026](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-ctrl-2026/) and the [Cross IT Carbon Ctrl](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-carbon-ctrl/) 2026 are also round with an even balance. They weigh 360 to 375 g. At 345 to 360 g the Light is lighter at both ends of the range. That shows at the net: the profile rates the Light's maneuverability medium, and low for the Ctrl and the Carbon Ctrl. The Cross IT Pro Edt 2026 is the odd one out. It lists exactly the same specs as the Light, with Marta Ortega's name. The spec sheet alone gives no way to tell the two apart on court. ## Cross IT Light or Metalbone Ctrl Outside the Cross IT line, the closest match on paper is the Metalbone Ctrl. The [adidas Metalbone Ctrl 3.4](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/metalbone-ctrl-3-4/) is also round, even-balanced and 345 to 360 g. It uses an Eva Soft Performance core and a Carbon Aluminized 16K face. Its profile matches the Light's on all five meters. The 2026 Metalbone Ctrl drops to low on comfort and medium on sweet spot. If you want the same profile in the Metalbone family, the 3.4 is the one to compare. The Cross family Same year, from most power (left) to most control (right) [**IT Carbon Maxi Arce**](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-carbon-2026-maxi-arce/) [**IT Carbon Ctrl**](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-carbon-ctrl/) [**IT Ctrl**](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-ctrl-2026/) [**IT Team Ctrl**](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-team-ctrl/) [**IT LIGHT PRO**](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-light-2026-pro-edt/) [**It Light Milano**](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-light-milano/) [**IT Pro Edt**](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-pro-edt-2026/) **IT Light** [**IT Team Light**](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-team-light-2026/) ## Still untested No independent review, video test or player thread covers the 2026 version yet. The balance in millimetres, the frame and the head size are not published either. Everything here reads the listings and the product page. Because the build matches the 3.3 and the 3.4 on paper, experience with those versions is the closest guide you have. 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 Metalbone Ctrl 3.4](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/metalbone-ctrl-3-4/) · 8.5 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/adidas-metalbone-ctrl-3-4-vs-adidas-cross-it-light/) [adidas Metalbone Ctrl 3.3](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/metalbone-ctrl-3-3/) · 8.6 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/adidas-cross-it-light-vs-adidas-metalbone-ctrl-3-3/) [adidas Adipower Light 3.2](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/adipower-light-3-2/) · 8.7 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/adidas-cross-it-light-vs-adidas-adipower-light-3-2/) [Stiga ACE 3 LW](https://padell.io/rackets/stiga/ace-3-lw/) · 8.0 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/adidas-cross-it-light-vs-stiga-ace-3-lw/) [All rackets that play like the adidas Cross IT Light 2026 →](https://padell.io/alternatives/adidas/cross-it-light/) ## Questions before you buy **Is the Cross IT Light 2026 different from the Cross IT Light 3.4?** Not on the spec sheet. Shape, balance, core, face, thickness, weight and level are the same. The product page mentions a new cord with a padded wrist strap. **Who plays the adidas Cross IT Light 2026?** Marta Ortega, listed as Martita Ortega for 2026. She plays on the right. **Is the Cross IT Light 2026 a racket for a sensitive arm?** It sits in the middle. The soft EVA core helps, but the stiff 24K face passes more impact on, and the profile rates comfort medium. The Cross IT Team Light 2026 with a fiberglass face rates higher. **Cross IT Light or Cross IT Pro Edt 2026?** The listed specs are identical, down to the weight range, and both carry Ortega's name. Nothing in the specs separates them on court. **Is the Cross IT Light 2026 worth the money right now?** Today's price is labelled "Fair price" 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 Metalbone Ctrl 3.4 plays most alike. Differences: comfort -1.0. Today: € 191.90. [Compare side by side →](https://padell.io/compare/adidas-metalbone-ctrl-3-4-vs-adidas-cross-it-light/) **Who should not buy it?** Skip it if you want easy power for smashes (power 4.0/10). **How heavy is it really?** The brand gives 345 to 360 g. That counts as light. Each racket can differ within that range. [Why a range? →](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-weight-range/)