adidas
Adipower CTRL 3.1
Shape
round
Weight
365g
Balance
medium
Price
$350
Best for: The Adipower Junior is a more playable and control-oriented padel racket than the Metalbone Youth. The Adipower Junior is suitable for younger players, up to about 10 years.
Contributing Scores
Power
Control
Sweet Spot
Maneuverability
Additional Metrics
Comfort
Spin
The Junior version of the Adipower model is a thin (36 centimeters in width), lightweight version of the Adipower CTRL made of fiberglass, which makes it a easy racket for juniors to play with.
This racket, however, includes several technologies from the adult Adipower models, such as the Exoskeleton and Smart Holes Curve, which will contribute to the racket’s durability and control.
Average score: 7.8 • Based on 2 expert reviews • Last updated: Jan 2023
Jan 1, 2023
"The Adipower Junior is a more playable and control-oriented padel racket than the Metalbone Youth. The Adipower Junior is suitable for younger players, up to about 10 years."
Power
7.0
Control
8.0
Sweet Spot
8.0
Jan 1, 2023
"The AdiPower Junior 3.2 padel racket is suitable for children between the ages of 8 and 12. Medium balance. Weighting 310-330 grams, it is light and easy to swing."
Power
7.0
Control
8.0
Sweet Spot
8.0
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