Adidas Adipower CTRL MTW PRO EDT 2025

Technologies

Pros

• ✓The 18K carbon face over EVA High Memory core delivers a crisp, highly informative touch: on a cut bandeja you feel exactly where the ball hit the sweet spot and can correct mid-swing Dual Exoskeleton and Power Embossed Ridge keep the 38mm frame from twisting on off-center volleys, so the ball flies straight instead of sailing wide toward the side fence The sandy surface with Spin Blade Decal really bites on the vibora and the cut smash, letting you open up sharp angles without needing to generate extra racket speed The Weight & Balance System lets you dial in weight and balance within the 360-375g range, a nice touch for anyone who plays the same racket bundled up in winter and in 35-degree heat come summer The 460cm² round-shape hitting area with mid balance offers reliable defense: deep lobs come off the strings with real precision straight off the back wall, even when you're scrambling to get there

Cons

• ✗The EVA High Memory core is on the firmer end of the market: for the first couple of weeks the ball exit falls short if your arm speed isn't there yet, and your elbow will feel it in long sessions Ball exit is on the contained side: on deep serve returns or low balls to the body, you have to supply all the acceleration yourself — this racket won't give you free meters The round shape with mid balance caps your flat winning smash; it only bites with real power when you commit full weight transfer, not just wrist snap This isn't an intermediate-level racket: players who mishit off-center often will find a demanding sweet spot and a crisp response that punishes sloppy technique

The Adidas Adipower CTRL MTW PRO EDT 2025 targets advanced players with consolidated technique who want more performance without yet moving to a pure competition racket. Its round shape concentrates the sweet spot in the center of the face, increasing tolerance and favouring control. The medium balance keeps a balanced behaviour between baseline shots and volleys. Its 360-375g weight range places it in the medium-weight group, the most common among amateur players.

Málaga's colors in orange and black on a round-shape frame: the Adidas Adipower CTRL MTW PRO EDT 2025 carries Álex Ruiz's signature, pairing an 18K carbon face with an EVA High Memory core, a 38mm frame, and a playing weight of 360 to 375g.

The CTRL name isn't just branding. This padel racket is built for the player who wins points through placement and patience, not the one looking to smash every high ball into oblivion. The design, inspired by the player's hometown, is the first thing you notice; what actually changes the match is underneath.

18K carbon over EVA High Memory: where that crisp touch comes from

18K carbon fiber is a dense, low-stretch weave. On court, that translates into a ball exit that's fast with very little deformation — exactly what lets you go for lines close to the tramlines without the racket adding extra centimeters you never asked for.

Underneath sits a high-density EVA core with memory. EVA High Memory bounces back to shape after hundreds of impacts, so the racket still feels like day one by your thirtieth match. The trade-off is obvious: it's a firm core, and firm cores demand arm speed.

The 38mm frame is reinforced with Dual Exoskeleton and Power Embossed Ridge. Both technologies tackle the same issue — torsion. On a blocked volley that catches the edge of the frame, a softer frame twists in your hand and the ball flies off toward the side fence; here the frame holds firm and the trajectory stays honest.

What does the Weight & Balance System actually do on court?

The Weight & Balance System lets you customize weight and balance within the model's 360-375g range. In practice, that means you can bring the racket closer to your game instead of adapting your game to the racket: add mass for extra depth on the bandeja, shave it off for quicker hands at net.

Three scenarios where that adjustability really pays off:

1. **Long baseline battles**: going lighter delays forearm fatigue through extended defensive rallies.
2. **Aggressive net play**: adding weight gives your vibora extra pop without changing the shape.
3. **Different balls or court conditions**: with slower balls or a cold glass court, a touch more mass compensates for the contained ball exit.

Shot by shot: where it shines and where it makes you work

Bandeja and vibora. This is where the racket lives. The 460cm² hitting area and sandy surface, with the Spin Blade Decal marking the brushing zone, grip the ball enough for the vibora to kick and pull wide toward the fence. That crisp feedback tells you instantly whether you brushed it right.

Smash from the back. It works, but through precision rather than raw power. The mid balance doesn't stack mass in the head, so a flat winning smash demands full weight transfer; try to muscle it with wrist alone and the ball comes up short.

Off the back wall and lobs. At 45.5cm long with a round shape, the racket handles awkward balls tight to the glass well. Deep lobs come off clean even from stretched, defensive positions — exactly what a tactical player needs.

Returns and low balls. This is where the bill comes due. Ball exit is contained: you supply the meters yourself. On deep returns or low balls to the body, without your own racket speed, it dies in mid-court.

Adipower CTRL MTW PRO EDT 2025 spec sheet

What level of player is this Adidas racket built for?

This is an advanced-level padel racket. The combination of a firm core, 18K carbon face and rigid 38mm frame delivers precision and razor-sharp feedback on every impact, but it won't forgive off-center hits or a lack of arm speed. An intermediate player will find a demanding racket that gives little back.

The player who'll love it is the tactical type: the one who builds points with lobs and bandejas, comes to net on cue, and smashes to place rather than blast. As a doubles partner, it pairs well alongside a power racket that can handle closing out points overhead.

Verdict: tour-level precision with a physical price tag

This racket does exactly what its name promises. High control, crisp touch, a frame that refuses to twist, and a level of weight-and-balance adjustability that very few rackets offer out of the box.

In return, it asks for fitness, clean technique, and acceptance that power is something you bring yourself. If you're after a racket that hands you free pace on every shot, this CTRL isn't for you; if you want one that tells you the truth about every single impact, it is.