adidas
Adipower CTRL 3.1
Shape
round
Weight
365g
Balance
medium
Price
$350
Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.2
8.3 / 10
Community rating
Best for: Suitable for all player levels
Shape: Round
Weight: 353g
Balance: Head Light
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Great balance of power and control
- Comfortable feel on impact
- Good value for money
Cons
- May require adjustment period
- Limited availability in some regions
Performance Scorecard
Overall
(summary of attributes below)
8.3
Power
7.5
Control
8.0
Sweet Spot
9.0
Maneuverability
8.4
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
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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