Adidas
Start with what you want to change about your racket: the weight, the balance or the feel. Adidas uses similar names for some very different setups. Cross IT Light is round and evenly balanced; Arrow Hit Light is a high-balance diamond. Metalbone also includes both attacking models and a round CTRL option.
Use the starting points below to narrow the range, then compare the exact model and current offer. A Light or CTRL name is worth checking against the specifications.
16 rackets compared · Prices checked 10 September 2026
These starting points cover different preferences. One racket can suit more than one need. Open its full assessment if you want the details behind the specification.
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First racket
Drive is the first Adidas model we would compare for a beginner. Its round head, even balance and soft construction keep the choice straightforward. Check its 360–375 g range against a club racket you have used; it is a standard-weight adult model. RX is another beginner option, but the shared headline specifications do not establish a performance upgrade.
For improving and all-court play
Adidas RX Series 2026 suits this comparison for its round head, medium balance balance and EVA Soft Performance core. Compare it with your current racket before changing.
Quick handling
Cross IT Light earns this place through its round head, even balance and 345–360 g range. Compare it if you want a lighter performance model for quick preparation. Try finishing shots as well as defensive adjustments before paying the premium, using the grips you normally play with.
Firmer attacking option
HRD+ is the Metalbone to compare if you already like high balance and want a firmer response. It pairs a diamond head with EVA High Memory. In a comparison published by Padel Market, El4Set preferred its depth control to the softer standard Metalbone, while still finding it reactive. Try blocks and defensive shots before choosing it for overheads alone.
Compare the Adidas rackets in the PadelFormat database by level, weight, balance and current price. Previous models stay available to compare alongside newer releases.
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Current generation
New players who want a fixed, straightforward setup while they learn returns, lobs and volleys.
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New and improving players choosing a standard-weight racket for learning placement, returns and lobs.
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Experienced intermediate and advanced players who prefer a lighter racket for defensive adjustments, controlled volleys and quick changes of direction.
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Experienced attackers who accelerate confidently and prefer a firmer response when controlling depth.
Current generation
Experienced attackers who want to adjust balance to suit their volleys, overheads and defence.
Current generation
Experienced players who like attacking shapes and want to try a lighter base specification.
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Experienced intermediate and advanced players who like the feel of a head-heavy racket and want to build their game around attacking overheads.
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Improving club players who prefer a central hitting area and want extra room on the handle.
Current generation
New and occasional players who want an Allround head and soft EVA construction.
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New and occasional players comparing soft-core starter rackets who can confirm a suitable weight with the seller.
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Experienced attackers who like a lively response and want to adjust the racket's weight and balance.
Current generation
Experienced players who want the adjustable Metalbone format and prefer this edition's design and moulded texture.
Previous generation
Beginners and occasional players comparing an older round racket with current entry-level options.
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Strong intermediates and advanced players who want a fixed attacking racket with extra grip space.
Previous generation
Intermediate and advanced players who build points with placement and want a round racket with adjustable weight and balance.
Previous generation
Experienced players who prepare overheads early and prefer a firmer response when they swing through the ball.
The full model name matters. A family can contain different shapes, cores and weight ranges. Use the comparison for the exact racket you are considering.
The current standard Metalbone and HRD+ are high-balance diamonds. Standard uses EVA Soft Performance; HRD+ uses the firmer EVA High Memory. Selected models allow extra weights. Metalbone CTRL 3.4 is a round, evenly balanced alternative with a soft core. Check the model suffix before comparing offers.
Cross IT Light is round, evenly balanced and uses Soft Energy EVA. Cross IT Carbon is a heavier high-balance diamond. Team CTRL has a round head but a published high balance, so it should not be treated as a low-balance beginner racket from the CTRL name alone.
Both ATTK and Light are high-balance diamonds. ATTK has a 360–375 g base range; Light has a lower 345–360 g base range. Both list EVA Soft Performance, which does not establish the complete racket's firmness. Compare the exact model's shape and balance before choosing Light for easier handling.
RX Series is a round beginner option with a soft core and standard adult weight. Its headline specifications overlap with Drive. Compare the grip, actual unit weight and current price; do not assume RX will improve your game because it costs more.
Drive is round with even balance. Match uses an Allround head and higher balance. Match Light's weight remains unresolved in the current record, so confirm it with the seller before choosing it to reduce weight. Neither the Match name nor the Light suffix replaces that check.
Adipower 3.2 is an older, firm attacking diamond. It can be worth comparing for an experienced player who likes that setup. A discount does not turn it into an all-court or beginner recommendation. Apply the same check to older Metalbone and Cross IT offers.
Cross IT 3.4 is a separate 2025 model. Its published 15K aluminised carbon face and High Memory EVA core put it on a firmer shortlist for experienced players. Check the exact year and reference before buying. Cross IT Carbon 2026 is a different racket, not a replacement offer for the same product.
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If your current racket feels too head-heavy, compare balance first. If you dislike the response at contact, compare complete-racket feel. Paying more for another setup with the same problem is unlikely to help.
A Metalbone's published base range excludes its optional weights. Extra grips and protectors add more. Compare rackets in the setup you intend to use.
Include rushed returns, blocks and low balls in a trial. A racket you enjoy on clean overheads may still be awkward in those situations.
Check the exact model, year, colour, total price and return terms. Shared family names and similar photographs are not enough to match a buying link.
Adidas offers enough different setups to make model choice more useful than a blanket brand verdict. Start with Drive or RX for a first-racket comparison, and use the profile routes for other preferences. Buying a professional player's model only makes sense when its setup suits your game.
Yes, if the condition, specification and current offer suit you. Compare the delivered price with similar current models and check return terms. A new season does not by itself establish a playing improvement or make the older racket unsuitable.
Adidas Drive (2026) is our current starting point for a first Adidas racket. Check its weight against a racket you have tried, and compare the grip before buying.
Start with Adidas RX Series 2026 if you play regularly and want to compare a next racket. If lower weight is your main priority, also compare Adidas Cross IT Light 2026 Marta Ortega. Choose based on what you want to change from your current racket.
Adidas Metalbone HRD+ 2026 Ale Galán is our current match for that preference. It combines a diamond head and high balance with verified firmer construction. Try it on blocks and defence as well as overheads before deciding.
Compare the complete model names. Metalbone includes both high-balance attacking rackets and a round CTRL option. Cross IT also spans round and diamond models. Shape, balance and feel will narrow your choice more usefully than the family name.
Start the Adidas beginner comparison with Adidas Drive (2026). Team CTRL has a round head but a high published balance and standard adult weight. It is worth a trial for an improving player who already prefers that setup.
The in-stock Adidas offers we currently track range from €75.00 to €369.95, before any delivery charges shown separately. Use the comparison to check the exact models and current offers.
Choose by fit and preference. The model's weight, balance, grip and feel matter more than its gender label or linked professional player. A Light model can still have high balance.
No. Check the actual weight and balance. Arrow Hit Light remains a high-balance diamond, and Match Light's weight needs confirming with the seller. Use the quick-handling route for models that meet the researched weight and balance requirements.
Use the racket chooser and answer a few short questions about your level, style, preferred feel and budget. It compares the full PadelFormat catalogue, including Adidas and suitable alternatives from other brands.
We use researched product records to match rackets to level, shape, balance, weight and feel. The starting points update when eligible records or offers change. The full comparison includes every published Adidas racket in our database, including older models.
Manufacturer details establish the specifications. Exact-model retail listings help verify offers, and available playing reports help identify useful trial questions. Commission does not influence selection.
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Last updated 9 September 2026 · Prices checked 10 September 2026
