padelracketreviews
AdidasAdidas Cross IT Carbon 2025 Maxi Arce
Reviewed2025teardrop

Adidas Cross IT Carbon 2025 Maxi Arce

The Cross IT Carbon Maxi Arce is a head-heavy teardrop built to generate aggressive topspin and punch on smashes, with the carbon-3k surface adding a satisfying crispness to attacking shots.

PRR Score83/100
Best price179
Facecarbon-3k
BalanceHead-heavy
Adidas Cross IT Carbon 2025 Maxi Arce padel racket — teardrop shape
Performance

Every metric, scored out of 100.

Power
Very High82
Control
High74
Maneuverability
High72
Sweet Spot
Good69
Comfort
High70
Value
High74
PRR Score
83PRR Score
The verdict

The Cross IT Carbon Maxi Arce is a head-heavy teardrop built to generate aggressive topspin and punch on smashes, with the carbon-3k surface adding a satisfying crispness to attacking shots. The multi-foam core gives it a slightly more forgiving feel than a pure carbon EVA setup, though players will still notice arm fatigue during extended sessions due to the head-heavy balance and stiff face. Intermediate players transitioning from all-round rackets who want to add pop to their game without fully committing to a pro-level power stick will find this a solid stepping stone, though at its price point it faces stiff competition from Bullpadel and Wilson equivalents with better vibration management.

Compare against a peer racket →
What we loved
Exceptional power generation from the head-heavy teardrop geometry and carbon-3k surface
Forgiving sweet spot thanks to multi-foam core and larger head size
Stable platform for overhead shots and aggressive attacking strokes
Worth knowing
Head-heavy balance reduces maneuverability at the net and requires good arm strength
Control can suffer in tight rallies—better suited for aggressive baseline play than finesse exchanges
Inside the frame

What's inside

Face weavecarbon-3k

Carbon fibre weave density of the hitting face.

Coremulti-foam

Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.

ShapeTeardrop · head-heavy

Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance point.

Surfacecarbon-3k

The texture and finish of the outer face.

Carbon grade
3K
6K
12K
18K
Around the network
Try before you buy
From The Padel Atlas

Try it before you buy

Find clubs near you that keep the Adidas Cross IT as a demo racket — hit a few balls before you commit.

Find demo clubs on the Atlas →
Compare all retailers
Best price
179.1199
at PadelProShop
Buy now
PadelProShopLowest pricePRR1010%
In stock
179.1199
Buy

Prices updated automatically. Some links are affiliate links — we earn a small commission at no cost to you. PadelProShop prices shown with PRR10 discount (10% off) already applied. Code auto-applied at checkout.

Full specification
ShapeTeardrop
BalanceHead-heavy
Face weaveCarbon 3K
Core materialMulti-EVA
Surface textureCarbon 3K
Player levelIntermediate
Playing stylePower
Year2025
You may also likeSee all Best Power Rackets
Price alert + weekly

Alert me when
it drops.

We'll ping you the moment the Adidas Cross IT Carbon 2025 Maxi Arce drops below 166. Plus new scores and market moves every Monday.

UNSUBSCRIBE ANY TIME · NO SPAM EVER
From: PRR Weekly <[email protected]>
Head Speed Motion dropped to €199 — and ranked #8 globally
Alert
Head Speed Motion hits €199 at PadelProShop

Your target was met. Use code PRR10 for another 10% off.

New score
Babolat Technical Veron: 88/100

Two months, five sessions, six criteria. The verdict is in.

Market
Nox AT10 holds at €249 — six-month low

PRR price tracker: 3 drops, 1 rise across the top 10.