Adidas (Metalbone CTRL 3.3) (Black/Blue)

The Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.3 (Black/Blue) is a premium, high-performance padel racket engineered for advanced and professional players who want ultimate precision and court-mapping control without sacrificing aggressive finishing power.

Famously chosen by pro player Lorena Rufo, this model flips the standard Metalbone playbook by matching a defensive, round shape with elite, high-rigidity carbon faces, making it one of the most versatile control weapons on the market.

Performance Profile

1. Surgical Precision & Control (9.5/10): With its Round geometry and centered sweet spot, this racket is built to dictate tempo. Whether you are hitting a delicate drop shot or defending a high-velocity drive, the ball placement is incredibly predictable and accurate.
2. Defensive Comfort & Maneuverability (9.0/10): The low-to-medium balance point makes this racket highly agile. It feels extraordinarily fast in hand, allowing for quick reflex blocks at the net or tight defensive retrievals off the back glass.
3. Hybrid Power Delivery (8.0/10): While it is a control racket by shape, it packs a serious punch. Unlike standard soft control rackets, the surface is built with ultra-rigid Carbon Aluminized 2-to-1. When you accelerate through a smash or a Bajada, the face doesn't mush out—it responds with crisp, explosive energy transfer.
4. Sweet Spot & Forgiveness (8.5/10): The Smart Holes Curve design and round format expand the sweet spot directly into the absolute center of the frame. It provides a massive, highly tolerant hitting zone that smooths out off-center technical mistakes.

Best Suited For

1. Advanced to Elite Right-Side (Drive) Players: Ideal for the patient, tactical builder whose role is to construct the point, minimize unforced errors, and wait for the perfect opening.
2. Aggressive Control Players: Perfect for competitive players who love a round, maneuverable shape but hate the lack of power found in typical "soft" control rackets.
3. Vibration-Sensitive Competitors: Great for high-level players managing arm fatigue or tennis elbow; the low-density inner foam absorbs harsh vibrations beautifully while the stiff outer shell maintains premium performance.

Pro Tip

Master the Chameleon Weight System: The defining feature of the Metalbone CTRL 3.3 is the Weight & Balance System (6 removable screws in the bridge totaling 12 grams).

1. For Slow/Cold Conditions: If you are playing on a slow court or in cold weather where it is hard to bring the ball back, remove all the weights. This raises the balance point up to 1.5 cm toward the head, instantly giving your round control racket the swinging leverage and punch of an attacking frame.
2. For Fast/Hot Conditions: Keep all weights screwed in to lower the balance point, giving you maximum hand-speed for rapid net exchanges.

Specifications

• Head Shape: Round (Control Format).
• Weight: 345 – 360 grams (Customizable up to +12g).
• Balance: Medium / Centered (265 mm default).
• Thickness: 38 mm.
• Face Material: Carbon Aluminized 2-to-1 (Rigid & Responsive).
• Frame Material: Carbon Fiber with Octagonal Structure.
• Core Rubber: EVA Soft Performance (Low Density / High Comfort).
• Surface Texture: Spin Blade Decal (3D Rough Molded Relief).