With the Adidas Arrow Hit CTRL 2026, you get a control-oriented racket in the new Arrow series that combines a stable playing feel with a modern weight and balance system. The new Intelligent Balance System (IBS) allows you to fine-tune the racket’s mass and responsiveness through weight channels along the frame, letting you tailor the racket’s characteristics precisely to your playing style. Arrow Hit CTRL is designed for the experienced player who wants to control the pace, minimize mistakes and still have enough power available when speeding up the rally.

Racket Construction

The Arrow Hit CTRL 2026 features a round head shape with a centered sweetspot, a neutral balance and a weight of 360–375 grams. This combination delivers a stable and comfortable playing experience, helping the racket work with you in both defensive situations and high-pressure exchanges close to the net. The Carbon Fiber frame and 38 mm profile ensure a solid construction with minimal twisting, giving you a cleaner and more controlled contact in all rallies.

The core uses EVA Soft Performance foam, providing a softer and more forgiving feel than harder control rackets, without sacrificing precise response. The hitting surface is constructed with ASC, an advanced carbon structure with an integrated Adidas logo that increases stiffness in key zones and offers a more direct and stable touch. Spin Blade Decal adds friction against the ball, helping you apply spin more effectively, while Smart Holes Curve supports the centered sweetspot and ensures a consistent response across the entire hitting surface. The extended Extra Power Grip adds extra inertia to the swing and supports players who actively use a two-handed backhand.

Adidas Arrow Hit CTRL 2026 vs. Adidas Metalbone CTRL 2026

The Arrow Hit CTRL 2026 differs from the Metalbone CTRL 2026 in two key areas. First, the Arrow model is generally heavier at 360–375 grams, while the Metalbone CTRL sits between 345–360 grams. This gives the Arrow Hit CTRL a more stable and calmer feel on impact, especially in defensive situations and tight exchanges near the net. Second, the Arrow series introduces the new Intelligent Balance System, which lets you add up to 9 grams of weight along the sides of the frame, allowing far more flexible balance adjustments than the Metalbone’s fixed Weight & Balance System, which uses screws placed in the head. The result is a more customizable control racket that gives you greater freedom to fine-tune how the racket reacts and where the mass is positioned.

Technologies in Adidas Arrow Hit CTRL 2026

Muscle Power System (MPS)
Reinforcements in the frame that direct energy more efficiently into the ball, providing a stable and powerful output on technical shots.

Extra Power Grip (EPG)
An extended handle that increases swing inertia and provides additional stability for two-handed backhands.

ASC
An advanced carbon structure with an integrated Adidas logo that reinforces key zones of the hitting surface, offering more direct ball contact and sharper control on placements.

EVA Soft Performance
A soft EVA core that delivers high comfort, absorbs vibrations and provides a forgiving touch without losing responsiveness.

Spin Blade Decal
A textured surface that increases friction against the ball’s felt, making it easier to generate spin and influence ball trajectory.

Smart Holes Curve
Strategically placed holes that support the centered sweetspot and improve stability on impact.

Intelligent Balance System (IBS)
A flexible adjustment system with rails along the frame where up to 9 grams of weight can be added. You can freely adjust the racket to your preferences — more head-heavy or more neutral.

Carbon Fiber Frame
A stiff and durable frame construction that provides stability and a clean impact feel, even in pressured situations.

• Brand: Adidas
• Gender/Age Unisex
• Racket type Control
• Level Advanced
• Head shape Round
• Balance Even
• Weight 365
• Core Soft
• Color Black