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Adidas Metalbone Carbon CTRL 3.5 2026

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Adidas Metalbone Carbon CTRL 3.5 2026 Reviews

Round2026

Firm, stable control racket that stays manoeuvrable, though some find it short on power.

71Signal score
60% positive
20reviews
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YouTube · RacketshopTV · Feb 4, 2026 · summarized

Positive

In the clearly named Metalbone Carbon Control block, the racket is a round, even-balance 6K Soft Performance frame without weight system—softer and more forgiving than 16K Metalbone CTRL, with larger sweet spot, arm-friendlier control and strong net touch/precision, while smashes feel a bit soft versus the premium CTRL. He still notes it is carbon (not fiberglass) so not ultra-soft, and personally preferred Metalbone CTRL for pure smash among the control pair.

Reddit · r/Padelracket · Nov 4, 2026 · summarized

Positive

Owns both the Adidas CTRL and the Nox AT10 18K and prefers the Adidas for its bigger sweet spot, which stays forgiving on off-centre hits where the Nox does not.

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What do players say about Adidas Metalbone Carbon CTRL 3.5 2026?

Players mostly praise it for control, with a firm, stable feel and good manoeuvrability. Some find it a little short on power or too dead on blocks, and a few say it feels demanding. A couple of earlier owners found the 2026 firmer than past versions.

Is Adidas Metalbone Carbon CTRL 3.5 2026 worth it?

Of the 20 reviews with a clear verdict, 60% are positive, 30% mixed and 10% negative. The praise mentioned most is good control. The most common complaint is demanding.

What are the most common complaints about Adidas Metalbone Carbon CTRL 3.5 2026?

The complaints reviewers mention most: demanding (2 reviews) and small sweet spot (1 review). For example: After four months improving fast with the Metalbone Carbon CTRL 2026, finds it too dead: blocks die off the face and every shot is less powerful than expected.

Where do these Adidas Metalbone Carbon CTRL 3.5 2026 reviews come from?

20 are quotes from Reddit and YouTube, each linked to the original. Player reviews are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, written here or quoted, is read as positive, mixed or negative.

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