# adidas Match Light 2026 > Hybrid, 345 to 360 g, slightly head-heavy balance. Above average for comfort, below for control and handling. Check if it suits your game. Score 6.9/10. - URL: https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/match-light-2026/ - Last updated: 2026-11-05 - 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/) · [Match Light](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/match-light/generations/) 2026 - **Shape**: Hybrid - **Weight**: 345 to 360 g - **Balance**: Slightly head-heavy - **Core**: EVA Soft Performance Lowest price **€ 66.42** at All for Padel · In stock · € 52.50 + € 13.92 shipping · Checked at 05:33 (2026-11-14) · 9% cheaper than usual Lowest in 53 days **€ 62.45** Today **€ 70.17** [Buy at All for Padel](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fallforpadel.com%2Fen%2Fpadel-rackets%2F7495-padel-racket-adidas-match-light-2026-8435739406076.html) 1. [Padelfreunde · In stock · + € 7.90 shipping · Checked at 03:58 (2026-11-14) **€ 72.80**](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpadelfreunde.de%2Fproducts%2Fadidas-match-light-2026-padelschlager) 2. [Justpadel · In stock · + € 4.95 shipping · Checked at 04:06 (2026-11-14) **€ 79.90**](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fjustpadel.com%2Fproducts%2Fadidas-match-light-3-5-2026) 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 Match Light 2026 is a beginner racket at 345 to 360 g with a soft EVA core and a fiberglass face. The only published change from the 3.4 is the head shape, now hybrid instead of round. On paper it is comfortable and forgiving, but control and maneuverability read low. No review exists yet. By [Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/) · facts checked 9 October 2026 Choose it if - you are new to padel and want a light racket with a soft, comfortable feel - you are coming from the Match Light 3.4 and want the same build with a hybrid head - you want to keep weight down and arm strain low while you learn the basic shots Skip it if - you want sharper control at the net, in which case the Bullpadel Xplo 02 Comfort is rated Medium for control - you need a heavier frame for more stability, because the adidas Match 2026 weighs 360 to 375 g - you are an advanced player who wants a more demanding racket like the Dunlop Titan Killer 2.0 ## How it plays 6.9 **padell.io score 6.9** Play 7.1 (60%) and reviews 6.6 (40%). No independent reviews found yet, so that part starts low. [How the score works](https://padell.io/how-we-score/) - **Control**: 4.5 below average▼ - **Power**: 6.0 around average● - **Comfort**: 8.0 above average▲ - **Handling**: 3.5 below average▼ - **Forgiveness**: 5.5 around average● - **Line = the average of all rackets**: ▲ above ▼ below On paper this is a soft, light beginner racket that favours comfort over precision. - **Control** The meters read low, because the fiberglass face and the head-heavy label outweigh the help from the soft core and hybrid shape. - **Power** Medium, since the head-heavy balance and hybrid shape add some push while the soft core and fiberglass hold it back. - **Comfort** High, as the soft EVA core and the fiberglass face both work to take sting out of impacts. - **Handling** Low, because the head-heavy balance label is the only driver and it pulls the racket toward the head. - **Forgiveness** Medium, helped by the soft core. ## Specifications - **Launched**: 2026 The newest version of this racket - **Shape**: Hybrid [Between the classic shapes, the balance says more](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/) - **Weight**: 345 to 360 g Light: quick in the hand, less mass behind the ball - **Balance**: Slightly head-heavy according to the brand Slightly head-heavy: a bit more power overhead - **Face**: Fiberglass - **Core**: EVA Soft Performance Soft: comfort and ball exit, less control at high speed - **Thickness**: 38 mm The maximum the rules allow - **Head size**: 520 cm² - **Surface**: Smooth Not published by the brand: handle, frame Specs from the brand's own site · checked 30 September 2026 · [Spotted a wrong spec? Report it →](https://padell.io/contact/?topic=correction&racket=adidas%20Match%20Light%202026) ## Every version [Compare all versions →](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/match-light/generations/) [2025 · Different specs · € 58.92](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/match-light-3-4/) 2026 · This racket · € 66.42 The Match Light 3.4 from 2025 and this 2026 racket share the same weight, 345 to 360 g. They also share the soft EVA core, the fiberglass face, the slightly head-heavy label, the 38 mm thickness and the head size. One thing differs: the shape went from round to hybrid. Nothing else is listed as changed, and no source says how that shape change plays. If you already own the 3.4, the specs give you little reason to switch. If you are buying new, look at both and choose the head shape you prefer. ## Price history Today **€ 52.50** Lowest in 30 days **€ 58.50** vs 30-day average **-12%** Lowest price per day across the shops in your market. Checked every night. Only one published spec separates the adidas Match Light 2026 from the [Match Light 3.4](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/match-light-3-4/) that came before it. The head shape went from round to hybrid. The 345 to 360 g weight, the soft core and the fiberglass face stayed exactly as they were. ## Round out, hybrid in: the single change on the sheet The 3.4 had a round head. This racket has a hybrid head. Head size (520 cm2), thickness (38 mm), core, face and balance label are the same on both. What does a hybrid shape change? In general, it moves the racket a little toward power compared with a round head. The meters reflect that: shape raises power here and also raises control. But this is a label change on a spec sheet. It is not a measured change, and no reviewer has compared the two. You can see the full comparison on the [Match Light 2026 versus 3.4 page](https://padell.io/compare/adidas-match-light-2026-vs-adidas-match-light-3-4/). The Match family Same year, from most power (left) to most control (right) [**Match**](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/match-2026/) **Light** ## 345 to 360 g against the Match 2026: how much lighter the Light really is This racket is listed at 345 to 360 g. The sibling [adidas Match 2026](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/match-2026/) is listed at 360 to 375 g. The Light sits lower at both ends of the range. It is a small gap on paper, but a beginner can notice it over a long session. Everything else in the listed specs matches: hybrid shape, EVA Soft Performance core, fiberglass face, slightly head-heavy label and 38 mm thickness. So the choice between them is mostly about weight. If you want to try the heavier one, see the [adidas Match 2026](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/match-2026/). ## Slightly head heavy on a light racket: why maneuverability reads Low The brand labels the balance as slightly head heavy. The balance in millimetres is not published, so you cannot tell how far toward the head it goes. That label is the only driver of the maneuverability meter, and it pulls the rating to Low. Light weight is not counted in that meter. So the racket may still be easy to lift, yet the weight sits toward the head. Fast volleys at the net may ask more of your wrist than the low weight suggests. Shortening your swing and choking up on the handle can help. ## Soft EVA under fiberglass: where High comfort and Medium power come from A soft EVA core and a fiberglass face both raise comfort. That is why the meter reads High, even with the head-heavy label pulling the other way. For a beginner with a sensitive elbow or wrist, this is the main selling point. The same softness holds back power. Both core and face lower it, while hybrid shape and balance lift it. The result is Medium. Not a racket that gives free pace, but one that forgives a rushed swing. ## Lightweight versatility, as adidas puts it: a pitch checked against the meters The product page claims lightweight versatility and maximum comfort for beginners, with balanced, easy playability in an allround shape. Part of that fits the specs. Comfort is High and weight is low. The word versatility is harder to support. Control reads Low and maneuverability reads Low. The page also claims easy playability, which no reviewer has confirmed. Treat it as a pitch, not a result. ## No review and gaps in the specs: what you cannot check No review exists yet for this racket, so everything here comes from the specs. Several things are also not published: balance in millimetres, frame material, handle and weight system. That matters most for balance. Two rackets with the same label can behave differently. If you can, try it before you commit. If you outgrow it, look at rackets rated Medium for control, such as the [Bullpadel Xplo 02 Comfort](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/xplo-02-comfort/). 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 Match 2026](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/match-2026/) · 6.8 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/adidas-match-2026-vs-adidas-match-light-2026/) [Stiga 3K 2 Cybershape](https://padell.io/rackets/stiga/3k-2-cybershape/) · 7.4 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/adidas-match-light-2026-vs-stiga-3k-2-cybershape/) [Bullpadel Xplo 02 Comfort](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/xplo-02-comfort/) · 7.1 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/adidas-match-light-2026-vs-bullpadel-xplo-02-comfort/) [Dunlop Titan Killer 2.0](https://padell.io/rackets/dunlop/titan-killer-2-0/) · 6.7 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/adidas-match-light-2026-vs-dunlop-titan-killer-2-0/) [All rackets that play like the adidas Match Light 2026 →](https://padell.io/alternatives/?r=41) ## Questions before you buy **Is the Match Light 2026 the same as the Match Light 3.4?** Almost. Weight, core, face, balance label and thickness are the same. Only the shape changed, from round to hybrid. **What is the difference between the Match Light 2026 and the Match 2026?** Weight. The Light is listed at 345 to 360 g and the Match at 360 to 375 g. The other listed specs are the same. **Is it a good racket for beginners?** The brand lists it for beginners, and on paper the soft core and fiberglass face give high comfort. No review has tested it yet. **Is it kind to the arm?** The comfort meter reads High because of the soft EVA core and fiberglass face. The head-heavy label works against that a little, and no reviewer has confirmed it. **Is the Match Light 2026 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. See all prices **What is the closest alternative?** The adidas Match 2026 plays most alike. Differences: handling -1.0. Today: € 64.90. [Compare side by side →](https://padell.io/compare/adidas-match-2026-vs-adidas-match-light-2026/) **Who should not buy it?** Skip it if you rely on placement and long rallies (control 4.5/10), or if you are still learning: it is not very forgiving (5.5/10). **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/)