adidas
Adipower CTRL 3.1
Shape
round
Weight
365g
Balance
medium
Price
$350
Adidas Cross IT CTRL
8.4 / 10
Based on 4 expert reviews Best for: Versatile offering with great maneuverability and a long grip. The balance is high for a round racket.
Shape: Round
Weight: 368g
Balance: Head Light
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Pros
- Versatile offering with great maneuverability and a long grip. The balance is high for a round racket.
- It gives me great control from the back of the court to play aggressive or defensive lobs ho precision chiquitas.
- It has a wide sweet spot.
Cons
- May not suit all play styles
Performance Scorecard
Overall Score Average of core attributes below
8.4
Contributing Scores
Power
8.0
Control
9.0
Sweet Spot
8.0
Maneuverability
8.5
Additional Metrics
Comfort
7.0
Spin
5.0
Specifications
- MSRP $350
- Weight 368g
- Shape Round
- Balance Head Light
- Surface Aluminized carbon fiber
- Core Medium-Hard EVA
- Hardness Medium-hard
About the Adidas Cross IT CTRL
Cross IT CTRL
This is the round version of Adidas’s new Cross IT line, which has a long handle, aggressive 3D roughness, and aerodynamic bridge. This racket has the touch - same EVA and surface - as 2023’s Adipower CTRL 3.2.
Expert Reviews of adidas Cross IT CTRL
Average score: 8.4 • Based on 4 expert reviews • Last updated: Aug 2025
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Power
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Control
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Sweet Spot
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