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Cross IT CTRL

Adidas Cross IT CTRL

8.4

Based on 4 Expert Reviews

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
The zone of the racket face where the highest percent of force is applied to the ball.

8.0
Maneuverability
How easy a racket is to maneuver. Inversely correlated to racket weight and balance.

8.5
Soft
Touch refers to the hardness or softness of the racket.

Hard
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

€350

Weight (g)
368
Shape
Round
Surface
Aluminized carbon fiber
Core
Medium-Hard EVA
Released
2024

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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

How Does the Adidas Cross IT CTRL perform?

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.

Our test of the Adidas Cross IT CTRL

Expert Reviews of the Adidas Cross IT CTRL

8.8
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8.4
La Chiquita Padel

Versatile offering with great maneuverability and a long grip. The balance is high for a round racket.

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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.

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8.3
Padel Test by Roberto Cardi

A great expression of power in my smashes. Test models weighs 369g and balances at 26.8cm.

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Adidas

Cross IT CTRL

Upper intermediate versatile or advanced control players
8.4

rating based on 4 expert reviews

Hardness
Medium-Hard
Core
Medium-Hard EVA
Shape
Round
Release Year
January 1, 2024
Surface
Aluminized carbon fiber
€
350
MSRP