The Adipower CTRL 3.3 is adidas's control specialist, built around a round head and EVA Soft Performance core that trade outright pop for touch and forgiveness.
Overall it sits in the top 40% of 1,000 rackets we've tested — its maneuverability score ranks in the top 2%.
Power
Good64
Control
Very High85
Maneuverability
Very High83
Sweet Spot
Very High81
Comfort
High79
Value
High77
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PRR Score
80PRR Score
The verdict
The Adipower CTRL 3.3 is adidas's control specialist, built around a round head and EVA Soft Performance core that trade outright pop for touch and forgiveness. The 15K carbon face and Spin Blade texture bite into the ball for genuine spin generation, which suits a defensive game built on lobs and bandejas rather than flat smashes. At an even 265mm balance and a manageable 360-375g range, it stays easy to handle at the net, though committed attackers will find the ceiling on power fairly low. For a control-first advanced player who wants a racket that does the boring things - depth, placement, defense - very well, this is a sound, fairly priced pick.
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A genuine defensive control racket, not just a lighter power frame
This is adidas's round-shaped answer for players who win points through placement and defense rather than raw pace. The soft core and textured carbon face make it easy to generate spin off a lob or a defensive bandeja, and the even balance keeps reactions quick at the net. We wouldn't reach for this one if you're chasing bandeja-to-smash power, but as a control-first frame for an advancing player, it does exactly what it promises.
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What level of player is the Adipower CTRL 3.3 designed for?
The Adipower CTRL 3.3 is built for Advanced players, scoring 80/100 overall in PRR's testing.
How much does the Adipower CTRL 3.3 cost and where can I buy it?
The Adipower CTRL 3.3 is priced from €150 at TennisPoint ES. See the price comparison above for the latest deals across every retailer we track.
What shape is the Adipower CTRL 3.3 and what does that mean on court?
The Adipower CTRL 3.3 has a round-shaped head, which spreads the sweet spot wider for consistent, forgiving contact — built for control and touch over raw power.
How much does the Adipower CTRL 3.3 weigh and what's its balance?
The Adipower CTRL 3.3 weighs 360–375g with a Even balance.
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