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Adidas Metalbone CTRL 2026

Score8.8/10

The Adidas Metalbone CTRL 2026 is a professional precision padel racket that brings the Metalbone DNA to a control-first round shape. 16K Aluminised Carbon, Weight & Balance personalisation and perfect control scores make it the definitive choice for tactically dominant players.

Adidas Metalbone CTRL 2026
Price range
from 329.95€ – 379.13€

Description

Brand
Adidas
Level
professional
Style
control
Shape
round
Balance
head-light
Hardness
medium
Weight
345-360g
Season
2026

Score

Power
8/10
Control
10/10
Ball exit
8/10
Maneuverability
9/10
Sweet spot
9/10

Pros

  • ✓Perfect control rating (10) and generous sweet spot (9) — elite precision performance
  • ✓Weight & Balance system allows up to 11.2g of personalised balance customisation
  • ✓16K Aluminised Carbon faces deliver elite stiffness and long-term durability
  • ✓Octagonal frame structure reduces torsion and increases rigidity under stress
  • ✓Extra Power Grip improves energy transmission through the handle

Cons

  • ✗Raw power is lower than the diamond-shaped Metalbone variants — not an offensive weapon
  • ✗Weight & Balance system requires experimentation time to find the optimal configuration
  • ✗Head-light balance may feel unfamiliar for players transitioning from heavier frames