8.4
Best Suited For
Upper intermediate versatile or advanced control players
Pros
- Amazing precision
- Long handle
- Comfort despite hardness
Cons
- Low ball output
Scorecard
Power
The amount of force imprinted on a ball from the racket
8.0
Control
The amount of precision in placement that a padel racket allows a player to exert on a ball.
9.0
Sweet spot
8.0
Maneuverability
8.5
Smooth
The application of a rough surface on a padel racket's face in order to assist the player in generating spin on their shots.
Rough
Specifications
Suggested Price
Weight (g)
368
Shape
Round
Surface
Aluminized carbon fiber
Core
Medium-Hard EVA
Released
2024
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Pricing
Best for
Upper intermediate versatile or advanced control players
Intermediate and advanced right-side players seeking control and a large sweet spot
Intermediate versatile players
Intermediate right-side players seeking a maneuverable, comfortable, round racket
Intermediate players seeking a medium touch and maneuverability
Intermediate players seeking a light racket with spin
Score
Overall
8.4
Power
8.0
Control
9.0
Sweet Spot
8.0
Maneuverability
8.5
Overall
8.7
Power
8.2
Control
9.0
Sweet Spot
9.0
Maneuverability
8.5
Overall
8.9
Power
8.0
Control
8.0
Sweet Spot
10.0
Maneuverability
9.0
Overall
8.3
Power
7.5
Control
8.0
Sweet Spot
9.0
Maneuverability
8.4
Overall
8.1
Power
7.3
Control
8.0
Sweet Spot
8.0
Maneuverability
8.8
Overall
8.4
Power
8.0
Control
8.0
Sweet Spot
8.0
Maneuverability
8.8
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.
8.8
Padelzoom
8.4
La Chiquita Padel
Versatile offering with great maneuverability and a long grip. The balance is high for a round racket.
8.1
Virgin Active Padel Club ZA
This is the round shaped racket of the Cross IT line, which has a longer handle and more aggressive roughness than other Adidas rackets. This racket suits upper level players seeking precision and spin.
8.3
Padel Test by Roberto Cardi
A great expression of power in my smashes. Test models weighs 369g and balances at 26.8cm.
Adidas
Cross IT CTRL
Upper intermediate versatile or advanced control players
8.4
Hardness
Medium-Hard
Core
Medium-Hard EVA
Shape
Round
Release Year
January 1, 2024
Surface
Aluminized carbon fiber
€
350
MSRP