Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026 Padel Racket

The Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026 is the round, control version of the Metalbone. It keeps the aluminised 16K carbon faces and the Weight & Balance System and pairs them with a low balance and a soft, reactive EVA Soft Performance rubber, for advanced players who run the point from the back.

Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026 specifications

Who is the Metalbone Ctrl 2026 for?

For advanced players who live on precision: lobs, placed off-the-wall shots and solid defence. The round shape and low balance give a large sweet spot and a racket that is easy to move. If your game is more attacking, the diamond Metalbone 2026 fits better; for the same approach without a weight system, look at the Metalbone Carbon Ctrl.

Strengths

• Handling and control: round shape and low balance to dictate play.
• Comfort: a soft feel from the EVA Soft Performance core.
• Customisable: the Weight & Balance System takes up to 11.2 g.

Things to consider

• With a low balance and round shape, smashing takes more effort than with a diamond racket.
• Designed for advanced players, not beginners.

What changes in the Metalbone Ctrl 2026?

The 2026 edition adds an adjustable cord with a padded wrist strap. Within the family, it is the control alternative to Ale Galán's Metalbone: the same aluminised 16K carbon faces, EVA Soft Performance core and weight system, but with a round shape and low balance instead of a diamond with high balance.

Metalbone Ctrl or Metalbone Team Light 2026?

Both are round control rackets. The Ctrl has aluminised 16K carbon and the weight system; the Team Light uses fibreglass faces, weighs 345–360 g and also suits intermediate players.

Explore more Adidas rackets, the whole Metalbone line or the Adidas 2026 collection in our catalogue.

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