Adidas Cross IT LIGHT Martha Ortega 3.3 Review (2026)
Adidas Cross IT LIGHT Martha Ortega 3.3
Review updated June 2026
The Cross IT LIGHT Martha Ortega 3.3 is defined by its forgiving round shape and head-light balance, making it easy to swing and redirect balls for complete beginners who are still developing their technique.
Overall it sits in the top 48% of 1,000 rackets we’ve tested — its maneuverability score ranks in the top 1%.
Power
Good64
Control
High78
Maneuverability
Very High86
Sweet Spot
Very High84
Comfort
Very High82
Value
High72
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Power
Control
Maneuverability
Comfort
Sweet Spot
Value
PRR Score
79PRR Score
The verdict
The Cross IT LIGHT Martha Ortega 3.3 is defined by its forgiving round shape and head-light balance, making it easy to swing and redirect balls for complete beginners who are still developing their technique. The EVA foam core and carbon-fibreglass surface blend deliver a soft, muted feel with decent touch but limited power ceiling, meaning players will quickly outgrow it as their game progresses. At its price point it faces stiff competition from better-specced beginner options from Babolat and Head, making the value proposition its weakest link unless purchased on discount.
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Full specification
Control
Shape
Round
Face weave
Carbon / Fibreglass
Core
EVA
Balance
Head-light
Level
Beginner
Playing style
Control
The series story
Adidas Cross It
Adidas's all-court line, fronted by Marta Ortega
The Cross It is Adidas's all-court series: the rounder, more forgiving counterpart to the Metalbone, and the line associated with Marta Ortega on the women's tour. Its brief is balance: enough bite to attack when the ball sits up, enough sweet spot to defend without punishment. The family follows Adidas's familiar trim structure (mainline, Pro EDT at the top, Carbon and Team below), and the Pro EDT editions have been the quiet overachievers of the range, scoring 87 with us.
Which one should you buy?
The Cross It Pro EDT (PRR 87) is the best racket in the line and one of the best all-court frames Adidas makes, so buy it if it fits your budget. The standard Cross It 3.4 (PRR 82) and Carbon 2026 (PRR 84) are solid steps down, and the Team trim covers improvers. Attackers should look at the Metalbone instead.
The head-light balance and light overall build make this genuinely easy to swing and redirect, and the EVA foam core is highly forgiving on off-centre hits — a real confidence-builder for players still finding their swing. Control and precision are both strong for the level. Power output is notably low, so this won't help with offensive shot-making yet, and weight isn't confirmed in our data — worth checking before buying if durability is a concern.
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What level of player is the Cross IT LIGHT Martha Ortega 3.3 designed for?
The Adidas Cross IT LIGHT Martha Ortega 3.3 is built for Beginner players, scoring 79/100 overall in PRR's testing.
How much does the Cross IT LIGHT Martha Ortega 3.3 cost and where can I buy it?
The Adidas Cross IT LIGHT Martha Ortega 3.3 is priced from €148 at PadelProShop. See the price comparison above for the latest deals across every retailer we track.
What shape is the Cross IT LIGHT Martha Ortega 3.3 and what does that mean on court?
The Adidas Cross IT LIGHT Martha Ortega 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.
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