Adidas Adipower Multiweight 2023

Technologies

Pros

• ✓The Weight & Balance System lets you pull out and reposition weights in the frame, so you can soften the balance for a long match or load it up when it's time to finish points - all without switching rackets The 18K carbon and EVA High Memory combo delivers a crisp, deformation-free response on the smash off the 3 and on the crosscourt vibora, where the ball comes out flat and gives your opponent barely any time to react The rough finish paired with Spin Blade grips the ball well on the cut bandeja and the kick serve, letting you open up angles with spin without needing extra power The 460 cm² hitting surface within a diamond shape partly offsets the demands of that shape and gives a bit of margin on blocking volleys The 38mm profile with Dual Exoskeleton keeps the frame solid on off-center hits, without the flex you get on softer attacking rackets

Cons

• ✗The sweet spot is small and sits high up: catch a smash even half a centimetre below centre and it falls short with no direction The hard EVA High Memory needs a well-trained arm; on low wall exits and rushed balls it's tough to lift the ball if your body isn't set The high balance means you have to prep the bandeja well in advance - arrive late under a deep lob and the racket wins the wrist battle With all the weights loaded (up to 360g) the fatigue shows by the third set, especially for players who volley a lot and need quick hands

The Adidas Adipower Multiweight 2023 targets advanced players with consolidated technique who want more performance without yet moving to a pure competition racket. Its diamond shape moves the sweet spot to the top of the face, giving more leverage and power at the cost of some tolerance. The high balance adds weight to the swing and pushes the racket toward an offensive profile. With a weight of 345-360g, it sits among the lighter rackets on the market: easier to swing and less stressful on the elbow.

Adidas Adipower Multiweight 2023 Review: The Diamond Racket You Can Reconfigure Mid-Season

The Adidas Adipower Multiweight 2023 launched with an idea rarely seen in the attacking segment: instead of locking in a factory balance and forcing the player to adapt, it fits removable weights into the frame. Diamond shape, 18K carbon face, hard-feel EVA High Memory core, 38mm frame and a 345 to 360 gram range you set yourself.

This is an unapologetically powerful padel racket. But with one twist that sets it apart from other diamonds: you can dial it back a notch.

Adidas Adipower Multiweight 2023 Specs

What Does the Weight & Balance System Actually Do?

The Weight & Balance System is a set of removable weights housed in the frame that you can take out or mix and match. Pull them out and the balance drops, giving you faster hand speed; load them all in and the weight concentrates up top, so the head hits with more inertia. It's the same padel racket working as two different tools depending on your opponent, the court surface, or where you are in the season.

In practice, this solves a real problem: the player who wants to hit hard but runs out of hands by the third set. In the lighter setup, the racket becomes far more manageable at net without fully losing its diamond character.

18K Carbon Over EVA High Memory: What the Impact Feels Like

18K carbon is a dense weave, and layered over a high-density EVA High Memory core it produces a crisp, almost instant impact - the ball barely dwells on the face. There's no trampoline effect: what you put in is what comes out.

That has direct consequences on court. On the smash off the 3, the ball comes out flat with a tight trajectory that gives opponents little chance to read it. On the vibora, the rough finish combined with Spin Blade grips just enough to close the crosscourt angle with real sidespin.

Dual Exoskeleton and the 38mm profile add structural rigidity to the whole package. The frame doesn't flex on off-center hits, which shows up on blocking volleys against fast balls: the racket holds firm and sends the ball back deep without needing wrist corrections.

Power Embossed Ridge and Smart Hole Curve round out the package by fine-tuning stiffness distribution across the hitting zone, reinforcing that direct, no-nonsense response.

What Level Is the Adipower Multiweight 2023 Built For?

For advanced players with a trained arm and solid technique. The combination of high balance, hard rubber and a small sweet spot doesn't forgive timing errors: miss the center and the ball loses depth immediately, with no material compensating for it.

The sweet spot sits high, near the tip of the diamond. It's the right spot for smashing, but also the hardest to find under pressure.

Where It Shines and Where It Struggles on Court

Shines on:

1. Flat smashes and shots off the 3 - the rigidity of the build converts arm speed straight into ball speed with no losses.
2. Vibora and cut bandeja - the rough finish's grip lets you cut under the ball and control the height.
3. Attacking volleys - the firm frame and 460 cm² of surface hold the ball deep against hard-hitting opponents.

Struggles on:

1. Low wall exits - the hard EVA demands leg drive; hit it with just the arm and the ball falls short.
2. Emergency defense - the high balance slows your prep under deep lobs and forces you to anticipate earlier than usual.
3. Rushed balls off the back glass - ball exit is contained, so the defensive lob takes real work rather than coming out on its own.

Quick Answer: Is This a Hard Racket to Play?

Yes, in its heaviest setup. With high balance, hard EVA High Memory and a small sweet spot, the Adipower Multiweight 2023 demands clean contact and early preparation. The edge it has over other diamonds is that you can pull weights from the frame and dial back that demand - something no fixed-balance racket lets you do.

Player Profile and Ideal Partner

This Adidas racket suits a backhand-side player who attacks through the middle and lives for the smash. They need a partner who sets up the high ball and doesn't mind closing out points from the net.

As a doubles partner, it pairs well with a right-side player using a rounder racket with generous ball exit, who can sustain the long rallies while the Multiweight player looks to finish.

I wouldn't recommend it to anyone stepping up from intermediate level: the margin for error is tight and the learning curve is steep with rubber this firm.

Verdict

The Adidas Adipower Multiweight 2023 is an honest attacking racket that delivers on its promise: high power, a medium-hard feel and a ball exit that demands real work. What sets it apart isn't some exotic material but an adjustment system rarely found in this segment.

If you're after maximum power and have the arm to back it up, this delivers. If you're torn between that demand and wanting something more manageable, the Weight & Balance System itself is the answer: pull some weights and try it. That flexibility, in a 38mm diamond weighing 345-360 grams, is worth more than any marketing pitch.