Adidas Adipower Pro-EDT 16 C Pickleball Paddle

The Adidas Adipower Pro-EDT 16 C (Control / Widebody Edition) in Black/Gold is built for high-level competitive players who prioritize maximizing their defensive shield, expanding their sweet spot to the absolute boundaries, and generating elite, heavy spin.

The "C" designation denotes the Control shape layout, which utilizes a widebody form factor rather than the elongated frames seen across the rest of the Adipower line. Paired with a thick, plush 16mm core, this paddle values structural stability and touch above all else, keeping your hand speed lighting-fast by trading away excessive, head-heavy length.

Performance Profile

1. The 16mm Control Core & Max Dwell Time: Built with a 16mm Low-Density Polypropylene Honeycomb Core, this paddle excels at absorbing the kinetic energy from hard drives. The ball sits on the face slightly longer (increased dwell time), giving you maximum sensory feedback to guide perfect third-shot drops and delicate dinks.
2. TriFoam Edge Reinforcement: Adidas injects a specialized structural foam along the internal perimeter. This high-density foam dampens jarring vibrations on off-center hits and extends the functional sweet spot all the way out to the perimeter guard, preventing the dead edges common in standard widebody paddles.
3. Unidirectional T700 Raw Carbon Face: Wrapped in high-grade T700 carbon fiber and coated with Adidas’s high-friction Spin Blade Max roughness, the surface excels at shaping shots. It provides immense mechanical grip to load up heavy topspin dips on aggressive roll-volleys and harsh slice cuts at the kitchen.
4. Aerodynamic Hand Speed: Because it features a wider body (7.75" - 8") but a slightly shorter overall length compared to an elongated shape, its swingweight is exceptionally well-balanced and quick. It cuts through the air cleanly, allowing for instantaneous reflex blocks during rapid fire-fights.

Best Suited For

1. Kitchen Dictators & Reset Artists: If your winning strategy relies on out-dinking opponents, absorbing hard pace from attackers, and hitting high-percentage resets to slow the game down, the defensive forgiveness of the 16 C is your perfect ally.
2. Players Demanding Maximum Forgiveness: The widebody profile naturally creates a wider horizontal sweet spot. If you want a paddle that remains incredibly stable against twisting on off-center mis-hits, this delivers massive torsional stability.
3. Right-Handed / Left-Handed Single-Hand Rollers: While the handle retains a comfortable length (5.5"), the wider face shape is highly optimized for players who love classic, one-handed table-tennis style flicks, rolls, and sharp cross-court cuts.

Pro Tip

Hold Your Ground at the Net: The Adipower Pro-EDT 16 C is designed to turn you into a stone wall. Because the perimeter is stabilized by the TriFoam edge, you do not need to actively "push" the ball back when resetting hard drives.

Features

• Colorway: Elite Matte Black with Premium Metallic Gold Accents.
• Paddle Shape: Control Widebody Shape (Optimized Sweet Spot Width).
• Paddle Length: ~16.0 inches.
• Paddle Width: 7.75 to 8.0 inches.
• Core Material: Low-Density Polypropylene Honeycomb (LD PP).
• Core Thickness: 16 mm (Premium Touch & Control).
• Face Material: T700 Unidirectional Raw Carbon Fiber.
• Perimeter Frame: TriFoam Edge Stabilization System.
• Weight Range: 7.8 to 8.2 oz (Balanced Midweight).
• Handle Length: 5.5 inches (Power Extra Grip / Boxy Octagonal Profile).
• Grip Circumference: 4.25 inches (Standard Medium Cushion Grip).
• Certifications: USAPA & UPA-A Approved (Tournament Legal).