SALE-14%This table simplifies the detailed information into easily digestible points. Refer back to the detailed guide for a more in-depth understanding.
Frame: Carbon Fibre (power) or Fiberglass (control)
Core: Soft foam (control) or Hard foam (power)
Diamond: power, high sweet spot
Round: balanced, centred sweet spot
Teardrop: mix, slightly higher sweet spot
Light (360–375g): beginners, women
Medium (375–390g): balanced, most players
Heavy (390g+): advanced players
Head-Heavy: power
Head-Light: control
Even Balance: mix of both
Smooth: control
Rough/Textured: spin
Typically 36–38mm: thicker = more power
Varies: larger holes = more elastic racket
Beginners: round, medium-weight, soft core
Intermediate: teardrop, medium-hard core
Advanced: diamond, hard core
Anti-vibration systems
Reinforced edges
Set a price range before shopping
Always recommended to get a feel
Ensure comfort — it can be changed
Seek insights from players, coaches, or reviews
SALE-14%This table simplifies the detailed information into easily digestible points. Refer back to the detailed guide for a more in-depth understanding.
Frame: Carbon Fibre (power) or Fiberglass (control)
Core: Soft foam (control) or Hard foam (power)
Diamond: power, high sweet spot
Round: balanced, centred sweet spot
Teardrop: mix, slightly higher sweet spot
Light (360–375g): beginners, women
Medium (375–390g): balanced, most players
Heavy (390g+): advanced players
Head-Heavy: power
Head-Light: control
Even Balance: mix of both
Smooth: control
Rough/Textured: spin
Typically 36–38mm: thicker = more power
Varies: larger holes = more elastic racket
Beginners: round, medium-weight, soft core
Intermediate: teardrop, medium-hard core
Advanced: diamond, hard core
Anti-vibration systems
Reinforced edges
Set a price range before shopping
Always recommended to get a feel
Ensure comfort — it can be changed
Seek insights from players, coaches, or reviews
The adidas Metalbone CTRL Padel Racket 2026 is designed for players who want elite-level control without giving up modern power and customisation. Built on the same high-performance Metalbone platform, the CTRL version refines the concept with a round head shape and even balance, delivering precision, stability, and confidence in every rally.
This racket is ideal for tactical players who construct points with accuracy, consistency, and placement, while still having the tools to finish when the opportunity arises.
The advanced Weight & Balance System Metalbone allows you to fine-tune the racket to your preferences. With removable weights enabling adjustments of up to 11.2 grams, you can subtly alter balance and swing weight to suit different match situations or personal feel — a key advantage for competitive players.
The Carbon Aluminised 16K face delivers exceptional rigidity and durability, offering a crisp, solid touch at impact. This construction suits players who hit with confidence and want direct feedback from the ball, particularly during volleys, bandejas, and controlled overheads.
Structural technologies such as Low Poly frame geometry and the integrated Power Groove rail increase overall stiffness, ensuring the racket remains stable and responsive even during high-intensity exchanges. The Extra Power Grip, with its extended length, subtly increases inertia, helping add depth and weight to shots without sacrificing control.
For enhanced ball control and spin generation, the Spin Blade Decal textured surface improves grip on the ball, allowing for heavier slice, topspin, and more precise shot shaping. Internally, the Soft Performance EVA core absorbs vibrations effectively, offering excellent ball output while maintaining comfort throughout long matches.
The Octagonal Structure carbon tubular frame reduces torsion on impact, improving directional accuracy and giving the Metalbone CTRL its signature stability and precision.
| Head Shape | Round |
|---|---|
| Weight | 345–360 g |
| Balance | Even |
| Face Texture | Textured (Spin Blade Decal) |
| Face Material | Carbon Aluminised 16K |
| Core | Soft Performance EVA (Low-density) |
| Customisation | Weight & Balance System Metalbone (+11.2 g) |
| Cover | Not included |
The adidas Metalbone CTRL 2026 is perfect for advanced and competitive padel players who prioritise control, precision, and consistency but still want access to elite-level materials and customisation. If your game is built on smart shot selection, stability at the net, and con
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