adidas metalbone carbon ctrl 3.4 2025

Name: adidas metalbone carbon ctrl 3.4 2025
Brand: adidas
SKU: adidas-metalbone-carbon-ctrl-34-2025
Availability: InStock

Score8.8/10

A control paddle with a comfortable touch and exceptional ball exit. Its medium balance and 6K carbon give it an unexpected power boost for its round shape — ideal for players who dominate defensively but don't want to give up attack.

Price range

from 179.95€ – 194.95€

Description

Brand

adidas

Level

advanced

Style

control

Shape

round

Balance

even balance

Hardness

soft

Weight

360-375g

Season

2025

Score

Power

8/10

Control

9/10

Ball exit

9/10

Maneuverability

9/10

Sweet spot

9/10

Who this racket is for

The adidas metalbone carbon ctrl 3.4 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. The soft hardness provides feel and helps ball exit for players with slower swing speed. Its 360-375g weight range places it in the medium-weight group, the most common among amateur players.

Pros

✓Surgical control and precision on every shot
✓Excellent ball exit from the baseline that makes defense easier
✓Very comfortable on impact — ideal for avoiding elbow injuries
✓Remarkable balance between control and surprising power for a round paddle
✓The rough surface adds plenty of spin to the ball

Cons

✗Doesn't have the raw power of a pure attack paddle
✗The medium balance may need adjustment if you're coming from a low-balance paddle
✗Can feel slightly soft on very quick net blocks

In the brand's lineup

Within adidas's lineup, the metalbone carbon ctrl 3.4 occupies the mid-range starting at €179.95, offering highly competitive value for its segment. Its overall score of 8.8/10 places it among the best control rackets we've reviewed.