Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket

The Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 (2025 Edition) is the premier control-oriented racket in Adidas's 3.4 collection. Built with a round shape and a centered sweet spot, it combines the structural rigidity, customizable weight system, and premium materials of Ale Galán’s signature Metalbone line with maximum precision, defensive agility, and arm comfort.

Performance Profile

1. Control & Precision: Maximum / Elite. The round geometry and wide, centered sweet spot deliver exceptional accuracy on lobs, compact block volleys, and precise placement from the back glass.
2. Power & Acceleration: Medium-to-High. Featuring a Carbon Aluminized 16K surface face and Octagonal Structure frame reinforcement, it holds its shape on heavy impacts to give crisp pop when stepping up to finish points at the net.
3. Comfort & Vibrations: High. Powered by EVA Soft Performance rubber, it absorbs impact shock effectively, providing dynamic ball output (salida de bola) on low-speed defensive shots while protecting the wrist and elbow.
4. Spin Potential: Elite. Utilizes a 3D textured relief finish (Spin Blade Mold) paired with the Smart Holes Curve drilling pattern to grip the ball heavily for sharp slice bandejas and topspin lobs.

Best Suited For

1. Tactical & Defensive Playmakers (Right-Side / Drive Players): Competitors who dictate rallies through low-error placement, court coverage, and baseline retrievals.
2. Advanced Control Competitors: Players who prefer the forgiveness and wide sweet spot of a round racket but still demand a rigid, high-end carbon frame for fast net play.
3. Players Seeking Weight Customization: Competitors who want to switch between a neutral/head-light setup for rapid defense and a head-heavier profile for extra punch on smashes.

Specifications

• Model Year: 2025 (3.4 Series).
• Racket Shape: Round.
• Thickness: 38 mm.
• Base Weight: 345 – 360 grams (+ 0 to 11.2g customizable).
• Balance: Even / Neutral (265 mm default, customizable).
• Sweet Spot: Center (Large & Forgiving).
• Core Rubber: EVA Soft Performance Foam.
• Face Surface: Carbon Aluminized 16K.
• Frame Material: 100% Carbon Fiber Frame.
• Structural Rigidities: Octagonal Structure & Structural Perimeter Reinforcement.
• Surface Finish: Spin Blade Mold (3D textured finish).
• Drilling System: Smart Holes Curve.
• Grip Feature: Extra Power Grip (Extended handle length for leverage).
• Weight & Balance System: Integrated weight screws (6 removable screws, up to 11.2g balance adjustment).