Adidas CROSSIT TEAM CTRL Paddle Racquet 2026

The Adidas Cross It Team Control 2026 is designed to bring high-end tournament performance and maneuverability to intermediate and advanced players who want maximum control, arm comfort, and forgiveness without sacrificed durability.

Sitting within Adidas's Cross It lineup, the Team Control variant swaps out the ultra-stiff carbon weaves found on elite pro models for a more flexible Fiberglass surface paired with a Soft Performance EVA core. This generates an accessible, high-rebound feel that helps absorb opponent pace and reduces arm fatigue.

Performance Profile

1. Baseline Defense: Exceptional forgiveness. The round shape combined with flexible fiberglass faces ensures that off-center hits still clear the net cleanly. Deep defensive lobs require very little physical effort due to the trampoline effect of the soft core.
2. Net & Reaction Play: Very stable on volley blocks and quick exchanges. The aerodynamic frame cuts through the air easily, allowing fast setup times for drop shots (chiquitas) and placement volleys.
3. Overheads & Finishing: Designed for tactical placement on bandejas and víboras rather than pure power smashes. While the extended handle helps add overhead torque, it trades off maximum smash speed for safety and placement.

Integrated Technologies

1. Dynamic Air Flow (DAF): Open channels engineered directly into the racquet's throat that optimize airflow, drastically reducing drag to accelerate swing speeds.
2. Extra Power Grip (EGP): A lengthened grip handle that shifts leverage higher up, generating extra rotational inertia and momentum when executing overhead shots.
3. 11 Thirteen Hole System: A specialized hole drilling pattern featuring 11 smaller central holes surrounded by 13 standard outer holes, designed to stiffen the central impact area for greater structural durability.
4. Spin Blade Decal & Smart Holes Curve: Textured surface finish paired with curved hole alignments that grab the ball at contact to increase slice on serve and net play.

Best Suited For

1. Intermediate & Progressing Players: Players transitioning into structured tactical play who want a forgiving racquet that doesn't punish technique errors.
2. Control & Defense-First Players: Right-side (drive) court players focused on resetting rallies, lobbing accurately, and controlling court tempo.
3. Players Battling Arm Discomfort: Excellent choice for players prone to tennis/padel elbow, thanks to the soft EVA core and shock-absorbing fiberglass face.

Specifications

• Shape: Round (centered, broad sweet spot).
• Weight Range: 360 – 375 grams.
• Balance Point: Medium / Centered.
• Frame Profile: 38 mm.
• Face Material: Fiber Glass (elastic, smooth ball rebound, high forgiveness).
• Core Rubber: EVA Soft Performance (low density for high comfort & vibration absorption).
• Frame Construction: 100% Carbon Fiber with Structural Reinforcement.
• Surface Finish: Spin Blade Decal / Smart Holes Curve (adds grip for slice & topspin).