Editorial assessment · 2026 model
The Arrow Hit Light is a candidate for experienced players who want an attacking racket with less base weight. Adidas lists a diamond head, a high balance and a contact area toward the top. Players coming from a round racket should try that different layout before buying. Shortlist it if a heavier attacking racket feels cumbersome, then check your timing on rushed volleys and balls off the back glass. Low weight alone cannot settle that choice.
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If your current racket is light and round, decide whether you also want to change its shape and balance. Moving to this model changes more than the number on the scales. During a trial, compare how early you prepare for volleys and how reliably you lift a low defensive ball. Those are more useful checks than judging it from a few easy feeds.
The Soft Performance name refers to the core. Adidas also uses carbon in the face and frame, and its own launch description calls the impact firm. Judge the response of the complete racket, including how it behaves when you make contact away from the centre. A trial on slower defensive balls will tell you more about the response than the foam name alone.
The Arrow Hit ATTK is the heavier family alternative, with a documented sliding-weight system. Compare it if adjustment is part of the appeal. The Cross IT Light takes a different approach: a round head and even balance within the same 345–360 g published range. That is a useful comparison if you want to find out which shape suits your contact point.
Consider an alternative if: You want a round head, a central contact area or a racket selected mainly for easy first-time use.
Adidas
A diamond racket with sliding weights for players who want to adjust the balance. The longer handle adds grip space. Finding your preferred setup takes time, so it suits someone willing to experiment.
Adidas
A lighter Cross IT to consider for defence and quick exchanges at the net. Its round shape and even balance suit a handling-first shortlist. Try your finishing shots too before choosing it over a heavier racket.
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Open the racket chooserResearched 2026-09-06 · Last updated 2026-09-06 · How we assess gear
