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adidas Drive Grey 3.4
adidas · 2025

Drive Grey 3.4

8.3padell.io scoreSpecs + 1 review source
Shape
Round
Weight
360 to 375 g
Balance
Even
Core
Eva Soft Performance
Does it suit your game?Seven quick questions, with this racket as the starting point.
Question 1 of 7

What is your level?

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 area

How it plays

8.3
padell.io score 8.3Play 8.5 (60%) and reviews 8.1 (40%). Based on 1 review source. How we score
Control7.0above average▲
Power3.0below average▼
Comfort8.0above average▲
Handling5.0around average●
Forgiveness7.0above average▲

Line = the average of all rackets ▲ above ▼ below

A control racket: gentle on the arm, easy to place the ball. Less punch on smashes.

Specifications

ShapeRoundBig sweet spot low in the face: control and margin
Weight360 to 375 gHeavy: stable and powerful, tiring over long matches
BalanceEven, 265 mmEven: quick at the net, enough in the smash
FaceFiberglass
CoreEva Soft PerformanceSoft: comfort and ball exit, less control at high speed
Thickness38 mmThe maximum the rules allow
Head size519 cm²
SurfaceSmooth

Not published by the brand: handle, frame

Specs from the brand's own site · checked 23 September 2026 · Spotted a wrong spec? Tell us →

We started tracking this racket on 23 Sept. The chart appears after a week of prices.

What reviewers say

Padelzoom6.0

Best forIntermediate players seeking balanced performance with decent maneuverability

Review in SpanishRead the full review →

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Questions before you buy

Is the Drive Grey 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: forgiveness +1.0.

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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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