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Adidas Match Light (2026)

Editorial assessment · 2026 model

The Match Light 2026 is worth a look if you like the Match range and want less weight to move. It has an Allround head, fibreglass faces and EVA Soft Performance foam. The buying decision needs one extra check: sellers and Adidas publish different weight ranges for this model. Ask for the weight of the racket the shop will send you before choosing it for easier handling. The Light name alone does not settle that question.

Best for
New and occasional players comparing soft-core starter rackets who can confirm a suitable weight with the seller.
Main trade-off
Its appeal depends on lower weight, but the published specifications do not agree on that figure.
Adidas Match Light padel racket, product photograph supplied by Padel Market
  • ShapeHybrid
  • WeightCheck with seller — published ranges disagree
  • BalanceHigh balance
  • LevelBeginner

Where to buy

€75.00

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Delivery cost: €12.95 · 1-2 days

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Our assessment

Check the weight before buying

The difference between 345–360 g and 360–375 g is enough to change why you would choose this racket. Ask the shop to weigh the individual racket with its original grip and wrist strap, and say whether a protector is fitted. If you are comparing it with a racket you already own, compare the same setup. Extra overgrips and protectors add to the weight you play with.

Match Light or standard Match?

Both have an Allround head, fibreglass face and EVA Soft Performance core. A lower confirmed weight would be the clearest reason to choose the Light. If the rackets available to you weigh the same, compare their handling and the delivered offers. We would not pay extra solely for the Light label or promise faster reactions from the specifications available.

Consider an alternative if: You need a guaranteed weight range or a head-light racket and the seller cannot confirm either.

Strengths

  • The fibreglass face and Soft Performance core offer a familiar beginner construction.
  • The Allround shape gives you an alternative to a round starter racket.
  • It is worth comparing with the standard Match when a seller can confirm a lighter individual racket.

Drawbacks

  • Conflicting weight ranges make an online purchase less straightforward.
  • Adidas specifies a slight head bias, so the name should not be read as head-light.

Specifications

Shape
Hybrid
Balance
High balance
Weight
Check with seller — published ranges disagree
Surface
Fibreglass
Frame
Fibreglass
Core
EVA Soft Performance
Surface texture
Smooth
Sweet spot
Middle, as specified by Adidas
Technologies
Structural Reinforcement, Smart Holes Lineal
Colourway
Anthracite / blue
Manufacturer code
AR5GA5U88
Barcode (EAN)
8435739406076
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FAQ

How much does the Match Light 2026 weigh?
The published figures conflict. Adidas lists 360–375 g; Padel Market and Tennis Warehouse list 345–360 g. Ask the seller for the weight of the individual racket if you are buying it to reduce weight.
Is the Match Light head-light?
Adidas describes its balance as slightly head-heavy. Light refers to the model name, not a verified balance measurement. If you prefer mass closer to your hand, check the handling before choosing it.

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Researched 2026-09-06 · Last updated 2026-09-06 · How we assess gear

€75.00In stock at Padel Market