adidas
Adipower CTRL 3.1
Shape
round
Weight
365g
Balance
medium
Price
$350
Best for: Best for Advanced players looking for max power and precision
Overall
(summary of attributes below)
Power
Control
Sweet Spot
Maneuverability
Comfort
Spin
🔔 Review of 2024 model: Metalbone HRD+.
One of the most sought after rackets on the market due to the player it is associated with, the updated Metalbone 3.2 is a mostly cosmetic update to last year’s version of Alejandro Galan’s signature racket.
With a medium-hard touch and a small sweet spot, this is a technical oversized diamond racket.
2023’s Spin Blade system transmits less spin than the previous versions.
Average score: 8.1 • Based on 5 expert reviews • Last updated: Aug 2025
Aug 11, 2025
"Best for intermediate advanced players looking for maximum power."
Power
10.0
Control
9.5
Sweet Spot
8.0
Sep 18, 2023
"Power in an easy to use package. I really expected a more technical racket that what I received. I'd still only recommend this to high intermediate or advanced players."
Power
9.0
Control
8.0
Sweet Spot
8.0
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