ADIDAS Metalbone CTRL Padel Racket 2026
£340.00
Adidas Metalbone CTRL 2026 — a premium, round-head padel racket engineered for control, comfort and all-round balance. Great for players who value precision, versatility and manageable swings rather than raw power.
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The Adidas Metalbone CTRL 2026 is designed for players who want a dependable, control-first racket — one that combines stability, comfort and adaptability in one refined frame. With its round head shape, medium/even balance, carbon construction and soft-core design, this racket delivers consistent performance whether you’re volleying at the net, defending from the back, or building tactical rallies.
On court, you’ll appreciate how the Adidas CTRL 2026 handles a variety of game situations: its balanced weight helps with quick reactions, while the soft core and carbon face give reliable ball response without harshness. Mistimed shots aren’t punished as harshly, making it a forgiving choice when rallies get long or the pace increases. Because of its versatile feel, it’s suitable for both doubles and singles, adapting easily to defensive blocks, controlled volleys, placement shots or occasional offensive bursts. If you’re after a racket that supports a thoughtful, controlled game — rather than punishing swings — the Metalbone CTRL 2026 gives you a stable, high-quality platform to play from.
- Model: Adidas Metalbone CTRL 2026
- Head Shape: Round — emphasises control, balance and forgiveness
- Construction: Carbon frame and face (Aluminized Carbon), with Soft Performance EVA core
- Balance: Medium/even — stable, manoeuvrable and well-balanced for all-round play
- Weight: ~345–360 g (with optional weight tuning) — manageable and versatile
- Feel: Smooth, controlled and forgiving — ideal for volleys, defence and rallies
- Playing Style: Control-oriented, tactical, versatile — defensive plays, placement, volleying, all-round rallies
- Strengths: Precise volleys and returns, defensive stability, comfortable feel, consistency over long sessions, forgiving on off-centre impacts
- and adaptability
Player Level: Beginners, intermediates, and advanced players who value control, comfort
| Brand | Adidas |
|---|---|
| Racket Balance | Balanced |
| Racket Firmness | Balanced |
| Racket Material | Carbon |
| Racket Shape | Round |
| Racket Style | Balanced, Control |
| Racket Surface | Rough |
| Racket Weight | 345-360 |
| Racket Year | 2026 |
We currently offer free delivery from our UK warehouse to the UK & Ireland on all orders over £/€100. We ship using Royal Mail Tracked 24/48, ensuring you get your items quickly and safely.
We aim to get all our orders sent for next day delivery on Royal Mail 24 or 2 days for Royal Mail 48, but allow us a little extra just in case Royal Mail want to be a little slow!
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If you are not satisfied with your purchase you can return it to us within 14 days for an exchange or refund as long as it is still in the same condition as it was delivered.
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The expert's thoughts..
What’s great is how well it adapts to different playing styles. If you like to place shots, build rallies patiently, or mix between defence and controlled offence — this racket handles it all. For beginners or improving players, it offers stability and forgiveness so you can build technique without being punished by overly demanding rackets. For more experienced players, it still offers enough control and responsiveness to manage precise volleys, returns and tactical plays.
Bottom line: if you value consistency, comfort, and control over sheer power — or if you want a premium racket that’s kind to your body while staying performance-oriented — the Carbon CTRL 2026 is a very solid pick.
Ratings based on Padelful.com – The leading independent padel racket review site and combined with our own expert opinions.
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