adidas · 2025
Drive Black 3.4
7.5padell.io scoreSpecs + 1 review source- Shape
- Round
- Weight
- 360 to 375 g
- Balance
- Even
- Core
- Eva Soft Performance
The short answer
A control racket: gentle on the arm, easy to place the ball. Less punch on smashes. Made for beginners.
Worked out from the published specs. No editorial review yet.Strong at
- Gentle on the arm
- Easy to place the ball
- Forgiving on off-centre hits
Less strong at
- Less punch on smashes
- Limited sweet spot and ball exit quality
- Limited sweet spot area
How it plays
7.5
padell.io score 7.5Play 7.5 (75%) and reviews 7.6 (25%). Based on 1 review source. How we score
Control7.0Medium
Power3.0Low
Comfort8.0High
Handling5.0Low
Forgiveness7.0Medium
Specifications
| Shape | Round |
|---|---|
| Weight | 360 to 375 g |
| Balance | Even |
| Face | Fiberglass |
| Core | Eva Soft Performance |
| Thickness | 38 mm |
| Head size | 519 cm² |
| Surface | Smooth |
| Handle | Not published |
| Frame | Not published |
Specs from the brand's own site · checked 23 September 2026 · Spotted a wrong spec? Tell us →
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Questions before you buy
Is the Drive Black 3.4 worth the money right now?
Today's price is labelled "Good value" compared with the rackets that play most alike.
What is the closest alternative?
The adidas RX Series Red plays most alike. Differences: power +1.0, forgiveness +1.0.
Compare side by side →Who should not buy it?
Skip it if you want easy power for smashes (power 3.0/10).
How heavy is it really?
The brand gives 360 to 375 g. That counts as medium on our scale. Each racket can differ within that range.
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