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adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 3.3
adidas · 2024

adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 3.3

8.8padell.io scoreSpecs + 1 review source
Shape
Round
Weight
360 to 375 g
Balance
Even
Core
Eva Soft Performance
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What is your level?

The short answer

A control racket: easy to place the ball, forgiving when you hit off-centre. Less punch on smashes. 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
  • Gentle on the arm

Less strong at

  • Less punch on smashes
  • Moderate power generation

How it plays

8.8
padell.io score 8.8Play 9.1 (60%) and reviews 8.3 (40%). Based on 1 review source. How we score
Control8.5above average▲
Power3.5below average▼
Comfort7.5above average▲
Handling5.0around average●
Forgiveness8.0above average▲

Line = the average of all rackets ▲ above ▼ below

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

Specifications

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 6KSoft carbon: more feel and easier ball exit
CoreEva Soft PerformanceSoft: comfort and ball exit, less control at high speed
Thickness38 mmThe maximum the rules allow
Head size485 cm²
SurfaceSpin Blade DecalRough: helps with spin
FrameOctagonal Structure

Not published by the brand: handle

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

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2024This racket€ 139.90
2025Same specs€ 156.00
2026Other version€ 169.95

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What reviewers say

Padelzoom8.5
Review of the Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 3.4 (same specs)

Best forPlayers prioritizing control and precision over power

Review in SpanishRead the full review →

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Questions before you buy

Is the Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 3.3 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 adidas Adipower Ctrl 3.3 plays most alike. On paper the differences are under one point. Today: € 154.00.

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Who should not buy it?

Skip it if you want easy power for smashes (power 3.5/10).

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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