Adidas Cross IT CTRL 3.3 2024 review – Best value control racket?

We've reviewed the Adidas Cross IT CTRL 3.3 2024, and we loved it. This has to be one of the best round padel rackets on the market, ideal for tactical players who are looking for unrivalled control, touch, and spin.

Perfect racket for

Upper-intermediate padel players who crave control and accuracy in their game. The Adidas Cross IT CTRL 3.3 is best for right-side padel players, however the pala generates an impressive amount of spin from bandejas, viboras and volleys.

Price

The Adidas Cross IT CTRL 3.3 (2024) retails for £132.99 (€154).

Best features

👍 Good balance

👍 Great control

👍 Impressive spin

The first thing we noticed

The balance and feel. It just feels right. The Adidas Cross IT CTRL 3.3 has to be one of the most comfortable rackets on the market.

What style of padel player will the Adidas Cross IT CTRL 3.3 suit?

During our testing, the Adidas Cross IT CTRL 3.3 padel racket handled different styles of play comfortably.

Aggressive and defensive players will find that this racket can be moulded around your style, despite it being predominantly a control racket.

What is the Adidas Cross IT CTRL 3.3 like for smashes?

The extended grip (which is longer than other Adidas models) allows you to change the balance by holding it lower. This enables padel players of all styles to generate a surprising amount power from smashes, despite the Cross IT CTRL being a balanced control racket.

Is the Adidas Cross IT CTRL 3.3 good for volleying?

The rough surface made by Aluminised Carbon 15K generates a lot of spin when hitting viboras and volleys.

Does the Adidas Cross IT CTRL 3.3 have good control?

This round padel racket made the accuracy of lobs and chiquitas feel incredibly consistent. It was easy to adjust to this racket from a heavier diamond racket, as the Cross IT CTRL is incredibly predictable and consistent with a sweet spot that gives you a fantastic feel.

Is the Adidas Cross IT CTRL 3.3 worth the price?

Yes. Adidas padel rackets are consistently high in quality and durable, meaning that you'll be getting your money's worth.

The materials used give the Cross IT CTRL a premium feel when you hold it in your hands for the first time.

Similar rackets to the Adidas Cross IT CTRL 3.3 (2024):

• NOX Equation Light 2025
• HEAD Coello Motion 2025
• Adidas Cross IT Carbon CTRL
• Adidas Cross IT 3.4 2025
• NOX ML10 Pro Cup Coorp 23
• StarVie Basalto 2024
• HEAD Extreme One

Do you own this racket? Leave your own review of this racket below in the comments 👇