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adidas Essnova LTD
2023

adidas Essnova LTD

7.7padell.io scoreSpecs only
Shape
Round
Weight
360 to 375 g
Balance
Even
Core
EVA Soft Performance
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The short answer

A control racket: easy to place the ball, forgiving when you hit off-centre. Made for advanced players.

Worked out from the published specs. No editorial review yet.

Strong at

  • Easy to place the ball
  • Forgiving on off-centre hits

How it plays

7.7
padell.io score 7.7Play 8.5 (60%) and reviews 6.6 (40%). No independent reviews found yet, so that part starts low. How the score works
Control8.5above average▲
Power5.0below average▼
Comfort5.5around average●
Handling5.0around average●
Forgiveness7.5above average▲

Line = the average of all rackets ▲ above ▼ below

A control racket: easy to place the ball, forgiving when you hit off-centre.

Specifications

Launched2023
ShapeRoundBig sweet spot low in the face: control and margin
Weight360 to 375 gAverage: not tiring, stable enough
BalanceEven according to the brandEven: quick at the net, enough in the smash
FaceCarbon Aluminized 24KStiff: precise and powerful at speed, less damping
CoreEVA Soft PerformanceSoft: comfort and ball exit, less control at high speed
Thickness38 mmThe maximum the rules allow
SurfaceSpin BladeRough: helps with spin
FrameExoskeleton

Not published by the brand: head size, handle

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

Price history

Today€ 98.29Lowest in 30 days€ 98.29vs 30-day average-16%
23 Sept€ 98.29 · € 137.5014 Nov

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Questions before you buy

Is the Essnova LTD worth the money right now?

Today's price is labelled "Good value" 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.

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What is the closest alternative?

The Kuikma Control Pro plays most alike. On paper the differences are under one point.

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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 5.5/10).

How heavy is it really?

The brand gives 360 to 375 g. That counts as medium. Each racket can differ within that range.

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