Adidas Cross IT Light 3.3 2024 Martita Ortega padel racket review
The Adidas Cross IT Light by Martita Ortega is a lightweight padel racket designed for advanced and pro players who desire a balance of control and power.
Known as 'the lightest gem' in the padel world, the adidas Cross IT Light 2024 by Martita Ortega is one of the most impressive lightweight padel rackets on the market.
The Cross IT Light is the lightest of the adidas padel racket pro series, weighing in at 345 grams.
It is the official padel racket of Premier Padel pro, Marta Ortega, and is an advanced control racket that is very popular amongst both male and female players due to its handling, comfortability, and impressive power.
Perfect racket for
The 2024 model of the Cross IT Light has been designed to be as comfortable to play with as possible – making it perfect for advanced players who prefer lighter palas, and those who struggle with tennis elbow, wrist, or shoulder injuries.
Best features
👍 Comfortable
👍 Great for injury prevention
👍 Durable
The first thing we noticed
Similar to the adidas Cross IT CTRL, the first thing you Cross IT Light is how comfortable the pala moves through the air, and the feedback from the racket on impact feels controlled soft – even when hitting hard.
What style of padel player will the adidas Cross IT Light suit?
The adidas Cross IT Light by Martita Orega is suited to padel players, male or female, who are looking for an advanced lightweight control racket that can also perform for the more powerful shots.
What is the adidas Cross IT Light like for smashes?
The Extra Power Grip is a longer grip that allows you to change the balance of the racket from medium to high, which is useful for players who enjoy playing with a lower grip in order to generate more power.
Is the adidas Cross IT Light good for volleying?
The Extra Power Grip Booster paired with adidas Dynamic Air Flow technology make the Adidas Cross IT Light extremely quick when manoeuvring, and impressively powerful on impact with a quick response when volleying.
Does the adidas Cross IT Light have good control?
The Adidas Cross IT Light pala handles impressively well on the court. The light nature of the padel racket enables a which reaction when volleying, meaning you can maximise your preparation time, increasing accuracy.
Is the adidas Cross IT Light worth the price?
The Adidas Cross IT Light is a feat of engineering beauty, the racket is packed with adidas' latest padel technology including the new ELEVEN 13 hole arrangement which adds to the durability and power of the pala.
The new structural reinforcement built into the frame of the racket also makes it durable when unintentionally impacting with the glass or fence.
Price
The Adidas Cross IT Light (2024) retails at £159.
Specifications
Type: Round (Control)
Weight: 345-360 grams
Level: Advanced / Pro
Balance: Even (265mm)
Hardness: Medium
Surface: Rough
Sweet spot: Center
Length: 455 mm
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