Adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 2026 Padel Racket

The Adidas Metalbone Carbon CTRL 2026 is the dedicated fixed-weight control model in the Metalbone line. Built without the removable weight screw system of the pro models, it offers a streamlined, even balance paired with a Carbon 6K surface and EVA Soft Performance core to deliver high stability, low air resistance, and disciplined ball placement.

Performance Profile

1. Control & Accuracy: Maximum / Elite. The round shape combined with a wide, centered sweet spot allows pinpoint precision on defensive lobs, compact block volleys, and precise baseline placement.
2. Maneuverability & Speed: High. Its fixed 360–375g weight and neutral balance distribution allow easy head speed and quick transitions from baseline defense to net attack.
3. Touch & Comfort: Medium-Soft / High Comfort. The low-density EVA Soft Performance core cushions hard impacts and dampens arm vibration, offering dynamic ball exit speed (salida de bola) on low-speed shots.
4. Frame Rigidity & Pop: High. Despite its soft core, the Carbon 6K face and Octagonal Structure prevent torsional frame twist on fast volleys, retaining solid pop when stepping up to punch shots.
5. Spin Potential: Elite. Uses the Spin Blade Decal 3D rough texture paired with a Smart Holes Curve drill pattern to bite into the ball on slice bandejas and topspin lobs.

Best Suited For

1. Tactical & Defensive Playmakers (Right-Side / Drive Players): Competitors who build points through low-error placement, deep lobs, and court coverage.
2. Intermediate to Advanced Competitors: Players who want the structural rigidity and premium feel of the Metalbone frame without needing the complex weight screw system.
3. Players Seeking Arm Relief with a Carbon Feel: Anyone wanting a forgiving, arm-friendly core that reduces joint strain without sacrificing structural carbon stability.

Specifications

• Model Year: 2026.
• Racket Shape: Round.
• Weight: 360 – 375 grams.
• Balance: Even / Neutral.
• Thickness: 38 mm.
• Sweet Spot: Center (Forgiving & Wide).
• Core Rubber: EVA Soft Performance Foam.
• Face Material: Carbon Fiber 6K.
• Frame Geometry: Octagonal Structure & Low Poly Polyhedral Frame.
• Torsional Resistance: Structural Perimeter Reinforcement.
• Surface Finish: Spin Blade Decal (3D Rough Texture).
• Drilling System: Smart Holes Curve.
• Handle / Grip: Extra Power Grip (Extended length for extra leverage).