Adidas Metalbone Carbon CTRL 3.3 Padel Racket

For the control-seeking padel player who also prefers a comfortable racket, the Adidas Metalbone Carbon CTRL 3.3 is an obvious option.

The comfort is provided by the 6K carbon surface and the soft EVA foam, which ensures a forgiving racket with a high tolerance. The racket is designed for advanced players, which is why the frame is still relatively stiff due to the 'Octagonal Structure' and 'Structural Reinforcement' technologies that Adidas has implemented. This gives you a control racket that still allows you to put plenty of speed on the ball to turn defense into offense.

Compared to the Metalbone CTRL 3.3, the Metalbone Carbon CTRL 3.3 does not have Adidas' weight and balance system with adjustable weights, and the Carbon CTRL 3.3 has a softer surface. This makes the Metalbone CTRL 3.3 more comfortable and forgiving to play with than the Metalbone CTRL 3.3, which provides more power. In addition, the Carbon CTRL 3.3 weighs about 15 grams more, giving you a bit more stability.

Weight: 360-375 grams

Technologies Applied in Adidas Metalbone Carbon CTRL 3.3

EVA Soft Performance

The racket's core is made of low density EVA rubber to give you response and high comfort. This is the softest of the three types of foam that Adidas works with in their top rackets. Adidas' rackets produced with this type of rubber is marked with a black cap.

6K Carbon

Adidas operates with 8 different types of fibers, where each type has a different degree of flexibility that affects the racket's power and control. The racket is made with "Carbon 6K", which is number 4 out of 8 on Adidas' list of fibers ranked by flexibility. This is slightly above average in terms of flexibility, so you get a good mix of power and comfort with this type of carbon fiber.

Octagonal Structure

The small carbon tubes in the racket are designed in an octagonal format, making the construction of the Metalbone series stiffer than other rackets. The aim is to reward the aggressive player who continuously hits the ball well.

Spin Blade Decal

In the Metalbone series, Adidas use their Spin Blade Decal technology, which is an octagonal surface structure that enables you to add more spin to the ball ang provides you with an additional feeling of control.

Smart Holes Curve

A strategic placement of the racket's hole pattern that optimizes sweetspot and grip of the ball.

Structural Reinforcement

The entire racket head has been reinforced to make it even more durable and resistant to the stress and torsion that the material is exposed to.