Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.5

The Adidas Metalbone 3.5 CTRL 2026 is a premium, high-performance padel racket crafted for advanced to expert players who prioritise precision, control and tactical play. Designed with a round shape and a focus on stability, it delivers exceptional accuracy and comfort without sacrificing responsiveness. Featuring EVA Soft Performance foam and high-quality carbon fiber construction, this racket ensures excellent ball output, feel and durability. Combined with Spin Blade and Smart Holes Curves technologies, it enhances spin potential while maintaining superior control for strategic gameplay.

Key Features

• Shape: Round

• Foam: Soft / Control

• Weight: 345–360 g

• Surface: Carbon Fiber

• Level of Play: Advanced to Expert

• Type of Racket: Control

This top-tier control-oriented racket stands out for its high-quality construction and reinforced frame, ensuring long-lasting durability even during intense matches. Its balanced weight distribution and manageable weight range (345–360g) provide excellent manoeuvrability, making it comfortable and easy to handle in defensive and net play situations.

For this version, Adidas incorporates EVA Soft Performance foam, a softer, more elastic core that offers outstanding comfort and ball output. This foam absorbs vibrations effectively, providing a smoother feel and allowing players to maintain precision even during high-speed rallies.

On the surface, the Metalbone 3.5 CTRL uses high-quality carbon fiber, delivering a perfect balance between rigidity and flexibility. This ensures consistent control and responsiveness while still allowing players to generate adequate power when needed.

The frame features an octagonal carbon structure, enhancing stability and resistance while optimizing energy transfer on impact. This contributes to greater control and reliability in every shot.

To boost spin, Adidas integrates Spin Blade and Smart Holes Curves technologies. The textured surface combined with a curved drilling pattern improves ball grip and shot precision, allowing players to add effective spin without losing control.

Like other models in the Metalbone range, this racket includes the Weight & Balance System, enabling players to customize the racket’s balance and weight. This adaptability is especially useful for fine-tuning control and handling based on personal playing style.

Who is the ideal player for this racket?

The Adidas Metalbone 3.5 CTRL 2025 is designed for advanced to expert players who rely on control, positioning, and strategy rather than pure power. It suits players who enjoy building points, defending effectively, and placing accurate shots with spin.

 This racket is more forgiving than power-oriented models, making it ideal for players who want confidence in every shot without sacrificing performance. It rewards good technique and offers excellent comfort, even during long matches.