The Adidas Cross It Carbon 2026 is Maxi Arce's signature racket: an oversize diamond with a head-heavy balance, 6K carbon faces, an EVA Soft Performance core and a sweet spot set high on the head. It is built for advanced and professional players on the left side who like to finish points overhead.
Adidas Cross It Carbon 2026 specifications
| Feature | Value |
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| Shape | Oversize diamond |
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| Balance | High (head-heavy) |
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| Weight | 360–375 g |
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| Core | EVA Soft Performance |
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| Faces | 6K carbon |
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| Profile | 38 mm |
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| Level | Professional |
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| Playing style | Control (official sheet) |
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| Player | Maxi Arce |
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| Technologies | Dynamic Air Flow, 11 Thirteen, Structural Reinforcement, Smart Holes Curve, Spin Blade Mold, Extra Power Grip |
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| Collection | Adidas 2026 |
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Who is the Adidas Cross It Carbon 2026 for?
It suits you if your bandeja and víbora are reliable, you move up to the net often and you want the ball to leave quickly on smashes. The large head makes the high sweet spot easier to find. If you mostly defend, have elbow problems or are new to the game, choose a lighter round racket.
Strengths and things to consider
Strengths
- Overhead punch: the high balance, top sweet spot and Extra Power Grip add momentum to smashes and deep bandejas.
- Solid response: 6K carbon with 11 Thirteen and Structural Reinforcement keeps the racket stable on heavy impacts.
- Quick swing: Dynamic Air Flow cuts air resistance and offsets part of the weight in the head.
Things to consider
- Demands a strong arm: at 360–375 g with mass up top, it tires you more in long matches than an even racket.
- Slower in defence: on fast balls at the body or off the back glass it reacts less nimbly than a round shape.
Cross It Carbon compared with Cross It Carbon Ctrl 2026 and Arrow Hit Carbon 2026
The Cross It Carbon Ctrl 2026 keeps the 6K carbon, EVA Soft Performance core, 38 mm profile and 360–375 g weight, but switches to a round shape with an even balance. It is more manoeuvrable and forgiving in defence; the Cross It Carbon is the pick for left-side players who want more momentum on the smash.
The Arrow Hit Carbon 2026 shares the diamond shape, high balance, 360–375 g and EVA Soft Performance core, but uses ASC Carbon faces and the Muscle Power System frame for a purer attacking feel. Choose the Arrow Hit if raw power comes first; choose the Cross It Carbon, with Dynamic Air Flow, for a slightly quicker swing.
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Questions about the Adidas Cross It Carbon 2026
What is the difference between the Cross It Carbon and the Cross It Carbon Ctrl 2026?
Both use 6K carbon and EVA Soft Performance and weigh 360–375 g. The Cross It Carbon is an oversize diamond with a high balance and top sweet spot; the Ctrl is round and even, easier to handle in defence but with less momentum overhead.
Which racket does Maxi Arce use in 2026?
Maxi Arce plays with the Adidas Cross It Carbon, which carries his signature on the face. It is his 2026 model: an oversize diamond with a head-heavy balance that suits his attacking left-side game.
Delivered in 1–2 business days to mainland Portugal and Spain, with a 3-year warranty.