Metalbone CTRL
By Padeldex Editorial Team · Published 23 January 2026 · Updated 15 June 2026
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Review Summary
The Adidas Metalbone CTRL (2026) is a round-shaped padel racket with a medium balance. Its round profile keeps the balance lower and the sweet spot central, making it one of the more forgiving, control-oriented options for players who prioritise placement.
Across 2 expert reviews, the Metalbone CTRL earns a Padeldex aggregated score of 76/100 — a figure we calculate from independent reviewers rather than any single rating. It performs best on power (84/100) and sweet spot (80/100), which shape its character on court. Maneuverability is its softer area at 67/100, something to weigh against its strengths.
Under the hood it pairs a 3D face, a EVA Soft Performance core, 16K Aluminized Carbon construction. At its listed weight with a medium balance, it should feel balanced and predictable in the hand. That makes it best suited to intermediate and advanced players who already generate their own control and want a weapon for finishing points.
Strengths
- ✓Generates serious power on smashes and drives
- ✓Generous, forgiving sweet spot
- ✓Round shape is forgiving and control-friendly
- ✓Balanced weight distribution suits all-court play
Trade-offs
- ✕A touch demanding to maneuver at speed
- ✕Control feels less precise than the best in class
- ✕Round shape trades away some top-end power
Specifications
- Shape
- round
- Weight
- 345-360g
- Balance
- medium
- Core
- EVA Soft Performance
- Face / Surface
- 3D
- Composition / Frame
- 16K Aluminized Carbon
- Year
- 2026
- RRP
- €390
Expert Breakdown
Based on 2 expert reviews, aggregated by Padeldex. Scores weighted by category importance — Power and Control carry the highest weight.
Pro Reviews
Weighted Score
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2 Reviews
Dani M.
Expert Reviewer
Dani13
Expert Reviewer
Sources consulted
Scores are a Padeldex aggregated interpretation of independent expert reviews. We link out to the original reviewers below.
- Dani M.
- Watch Dani13's review ↗
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