# adidas Metalbone Ctrl 3.2 > Round, 345 to 360 g, even balance. Above average for handling and forgiveness, below for power. Made for advanced players. Check if it suits your game. - URL: https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/metalbone-ctrl-3-2/ - Last updated: 2026-09-27 - 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/) · [Metalbone CTRL](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/metalbone-ctrl/generations/) 2023 - **Shape**: Round - **Weight**: 345 to 360 g - **Balance**: Even - **Core**: EVA Soft Performance Price **€ 190.00** at All for Padel · In stock · Free shipping · Checked at 05:35 (2026-11-14) Lowest in 53 days **€ 190.00** Today **€ 190.00** [Buy at All for Padel](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fallforpadel.com%2Fen%2Fpadel-rackets%2F7830-padel-racket-adidas-metalbone-ctrl-32-8436548247669.html) Prices include shipping to the country you choose. [How padell.io earns money](https://padell.io/how-we-earn-money/) 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 - Excellent sweet spot with round shape design Less strong at - Less punch on smashes - Smaller grip may feel uncomfortable for some players ## How it plays 8.7 **padell.io score 8.7** Play 8.9 (60%) and reviews 8.3 (40%). Based on 1 review source. [How the score works](https://padell.io/how-we-score/) - **Control**: 9.0 above average▲ - **Power**: 4.5 below average▼ - **Comfort**: 5.5 around average● - **Handling**: 6.0 above average▲ - **Forgiveness**: 8.0 above average▲ - **Line = the average of all rackets**: ▲ above ▼ below A control racket: easy to place the ball, forgiving when you hit off-centre. ## Specifications - **Launched**: 2023 Newer version from 2024 - **Shape**: Round [Big sweet spot low in the face: control and margin](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/) - **Weight**: 345 to 360 g Light: quick in the hand, less mass behind the ball - **Balance**: Even according to the brand Even: quick at the net, enough in the smash - **Face**: 2-to-1 Aluminized Carbon Stiff: precise and powerful at speed, less damping - **Core**: EVA Soft Performance Soft: comfort and ball exit, less control at high speed - **Thickness**: 38 mm The maximum the rules allow - **Head size**: 485 cm² - **Surface**: Spin Blade Decal, Spin Blade Mold Rough: helps with spin - **Frame**: Carbon Not published by the brand: handle Specs from the brand's own site · checked 23 September 2026 · [Spotted a wrong spec? Report it →](https://padell.io/contact/?topic=correction&racket=adidas%20Metalbone%20Ctrl%203.2) ## Video reviews 3 videos from independent channels and shops ### What 3 video reviewers say 3 played it on court Often mentioned **Plus points** - Easy to handle *3 of 3* - Good control *2 of 3* **Minus points** - Vibration, hard on the arm *3 of 3* Summaries by padell.io, based on what each reviewer says in the video. Tap a time to watch that moment. Tested on court The reviewer finds this racket to be the most comfortable and easiest to handle among the Metalbone series. It suits players who prioritize control and comfort over extreme power and want to avoid excessive risk. Tested on court The reviewer finds this racket offers excellent control and maneuverability, particularly in defensive situations and at the net. It is a lightweight option that is easy to handle, though it may lack some power for aggressive smashes compared to other models. Tested on court The reviewer finds this racket offers good control and maneuverability with a softer feel than other Metalbone models. It is suitable for intermediate to advanced players who want more power than a control racket but still need precision. ## Every version [Compare all versions →](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/metalbone-ctrl/generations/) 2023 · This racket · € 190.00 [2024 · Different specs · Not in shops](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/metalbone-ctrl-3-3/) [2025 · Other version · € 191.90](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/metalbone-ctrl-3-4/) [2026 · Other version · € 224.95](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/metalbone-ctrl/) ## Price history Today **€ 190.00** Lowest in 30 days **€ 190.00** vs 30-day average **0%** Lowest price per day across the shops in your market. Checked every night. ## What reviewers say [**padel.fyi** 8.0 “Round shape, designed for right-side players.” Read the full review →](https://www.padel.fyi/rackets/metalbone-ctrl-3-2/) ## Similar rackets [adidas Cross IT Light](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-light/) · 8.7 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/adidas-cross-it-light-vs-adidas-metalbone-ctrl-3-2/) [adidas Adipower Light 3.2](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/adipower-light-3-2/) · 8.7 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/adidas-adipower-light-3-2-vs-adidas-metalbone-ctrl-3-2/) [adidas Cross IT Light](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-light-72/) · 7.9 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/adidas-cross-it-light-72-vs-adidas-metalbone-ctrl-3-2/) [Stiga ACE 3 LW](https://padell.io/rackets/stiga/ace-3-lw/) · 8.0 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/adidas-metalbone-ctrl-3-2-vs-stiga-ace-3-lw/) [All rackets that play like the adidas Metalbone Ctrl 3.2 →](https://padell.io/alternatives/?r=97) ## Questions before you buy **Is the Metalbone Ctrl 3.2 worth the money right now?** Today's price is labelled "Fair price" compared with the rackets that play most alike. **What is the closest alternative?** The adidas Cross IT Light plays most alike. Differences: comfort +1.5. Today: € 176.98. [Compare side by side →](https://padell.io/compare/adidas-cross-it-light-vs-adidas-metalbone-ctrl-3-2/) **Who should not buy it?** Skip it if you want easy power for smashes (power 4.5/10), or if your elbow or shoulder complains (comfort 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/)