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 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.
