adidas
Adipower CTRL 3.1
Shape
round
Weight
365g
Balance
medium
Price
$350
Adidas Metalbone CTRL Lineage
Newer version available: Metalbone 3.3 CTRL
Metalbone 3.3 CTRL
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Metalbone CTRL 3.2
Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.2
8.0 / 10
Based on 4 expert reviews Best for: Round shape, designed for right-side players.
Shape: Round
Weight: 353g
Balance: Head Light
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Pros
- Power isn’t it’s strongest point
- Lobs come out easily really deep.
Cons
- May not suit all play styles
Performance Scorecard
Overall Score Average of core attributes below
8.3
Contributing Scores
Power
7.5
Control
8.0
Sweet Spot
9.0
Maneuverability
8.4
Additional Metrics
Comfort
7.0
Spin
5.0
Specifications
- MSRP $380
- Weight 353g
- Shape Round
- Balance Head Light
- Surface Aluminized carbon fiber
- Core Medium-Soft EVA
- Hardness Medium
About the Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.2
Metalbone CTRL 3.2
The Metalbone CTRL 3.2 is the same as the Metalbone 3.2 with a round shape, which gives it the same great handling while increasing the size of the sweet spot and bringing the balance slightly lower.
This also results in a lower power rating than the other Metalbone models, which are very high, so don’t expect a weak racket by any means.
All of the Adidas Metalbone models have a relatively short and narrow handle at 12cm long and come with a small plastic tote bag.
Our reviewers found this year’s Metalbones’ Spin Blade roughness to deliver less spin than previous years’.
Expert Reviews of adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.2
Average score: 8.3 • Based on 4 expert reviews • Last updated: Feb 2023
8.5
Padel Review
Feb 6, 2023
"This is the round version of the Metalbone 3.2, which gives a larger sweet spot, which allows for a comfortable, easy playing style, but a loss of control and power. It suits right-side intermediate players. We find the grip and very small and uncomfortable."
Power
8.0
Control
8.5
Sweet Spot
9.0
8.4
Padelzoom
Jan 1, 2023
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Power
8.0
Control
8.5
Sweet Spot
9.0
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