# adidas Metalbone Ctrl 3.3 > 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-3-3/ - Last updated: 2026-11-11 - 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/) 2024 - **Shape**: Round - **Weight**: 345 to 360 g - **Balance**: Even - **Core**: EVA Soft Performance Lowest price Lowest in 51 days **€ 159.95** Today **€ 209.00** No shop on padell.io delivers this racket to Netherlands right now. 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 - Adjustable weight to tune the balance Less strong at - Less punch on smashes ## How it plays 8.6 **padell.io score 8.6** Play 8.7 (60%) and reviews 8.4 (40%). No independent reviews found yet, so that part starts low. [How the score works](https://padell.io/how-we-score/) - **Control**: 8.5 above average▲ - **Power**: 4.5 below average▼ - **Comfort**: 6.0 around average● - **Handling**: 6.0 above average▲ - **Forgiveness**: 7.5 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**: 2024 Newer version from 2025 - **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**: Carbon Aluminized 2 to 1 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 Rough: helps with spin - **Frame**: Carbon Not published by the brand: handle No longer on the brand's site 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%203.3) ## Video reviews 7 videos from independent channels and shops ### What 6 video reviewers say 5 played it on court, 1 discusses the specs Often mentioned **Plus points** - Good control *4 of 6* - Adjustable weight system *3 of 6* - Easy to handle *2 of 6* **Minus points** - Demanding, needs good technique *3 of 6* - Lacks power *3 of 6* - Small sweet spot *3 of 6* - Vibration, hard on the arm *2 of 6* 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 very stable and focused on control. It requires a high level of technical skill to use effectively, as it does not provide as much power as other models in the Metalbone range. It is well suited for advanced players who want a consistent and reliable racket for defensive play and volleys. Tested on court The reviewer found this racket to be a versatile option that offers good control and handling, especially when the weight system is adjusted. It is a demanding racket that requires hitting the ball in the sweet spot to avoid vibrations and get the best performance. It is suitable for players who want a balanced racket that performs well in defense and at the net. Tested on court The adidas Metalbone Ctrl 3.3 is a versatile racket that offers good ball output and a comfortable feel. It is a rigid racket that can be demanding on the arm and requires a player with good technique to manage it effectively. Tested on court The reviewer finds the racket offers good control and maneuverability with a wide sweet spot. It is suitable for intermediate to advanced players who prefer a balanced feel and good performance in defense and at the net. Tested on court The reviewer finds this racket offers good performance but is not as easy to use as expected for a control model. It feels more like a hybrid racket due to its balance and is better suited for offensive players who can handle its characteristics. Discusses the specs The reviewer compares the adidas Metalbone Ctrl 3.3 2024 with the NOX ML10 Luxury Bahía 2023 using data from a comparison website. The adidas racket is noted for having slightly more power and ball output compared to the NOX model. ## Every version [Compare all versions →](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/metalbone-ctrl/generations/) [2023 · Different specs · € 190.00](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/metalbone-ctrl-3-2/) 2024 · This racket · Not in shops [2025 · Different specs · € 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 Lowest price per day across the shops in your market. Checked every night. ## Similar rackets [adidas Cross IT Pro Edt 2026](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-pro-edt-2026/) · 7.9 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/adidas-cross-it-pro-edt-2026-vs-adidas-metalbone-ctrl-3-3/) [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-3-3/) [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-metalbone-ctrl-3-3-vs-adidas-adipower-light-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-3-3-vs-stiga-ace-3-lw/) [All rackets that play like the adidas Metalbone Ctrl 3.3 →](https://padell.io/alternatives/?r=51) ## Questions before you buy **What is the closest alternative?** The adidas Cross IT Pro Edt 2026 plays most alike. On paper the differences are under one point. Today: € 252.00. [Compare side by side →](https://padell.io/compare/adidas-cross-it-pro-edt-2026-vs-adidas-metalbone-ctrl-3-3/) **Who should not buy it?** Skip it if you want easy power for smashes (power 4.5/10). **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/)