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Adidas Match Light Review (2026)

Adidas Match Light

Review updated July 2026

The Match Light 2026 is adidas's featherweight bargain: an EVA Performance core and fibreglass face in a 345 to 360 g spread, scoring maneuverability 80 with kind terms (comfort 76, tolerance 78) and control 72 dependable.

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AdidasTeardrop
Adidas Match Light padel racket, Teardrop shape
70PRR Score
Match Light345–360g · Head-light · EVA Soft Performance
Performance

Power, Control & Comfort Scores

Its value score ranks in the top 4% of 1,000 rackets we've tested.

Power
Good64
Control
High72
Maneuverability
Very High80
Sweet Spot
High78
Comfort
High76
Value
Very High82
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The verdict

The Match Light 2026 is adidas's featherweight bargain: an EVA Performance core and fibreglass face in a 345 to 360 g spread, scoring maneuverability 80 with kind terms (comfort 76, tolerance 78) and control 72 dependable. Power 64 states the light-frame physics. Value 82 is excellent. Weight options at this money and weight class are genuinely rare, letting light-framed players fine-tune what is usually a fixed compromise. Alongside the Drive Light, it completes the trefoil's dominance of the kind-entry aisle: punctual, forgiving, sensibly priced.

What we loved
Weight options in the light class: rare
Value 82: kind-entry dominance continues
Maneuverability 80 with kindness (76/78)
Control 72 stays dependable
Worth knowing
Power 64: the physics bill
Light frames yield to pace
Improvers with pace ambitions graduate fast
Inside the frame

Match Light Specs

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CoreEVA Soft Performance

Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.

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ShapeTeardrop · Head-light

Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance point.

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SurfaceFibreglass

The texture and finish of the outer face.

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Weight345–360g

Frame weight range in grams.

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LevelBeginner

Target player level for this racket.

Reviews around the web
PadelReference
65/100
Padeful
61/100
vs the 2025 model
Overall +1Power -8Control +8Maneuverability +12
2025 review →
How it compares
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96/100 PRR
-26 power-21 sweet spot-21 comfort
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91/100 PRR
-26 power+12 sweet spot+9 comfort
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Full specification
All-CourtLightweightForgiving
ShapeTeardrop
Face weaveFibreglass
CoreEVA Soft Performance
BalanceHead-light
Weight345–360g
LevelBeginner
Playing styleAll-court
Year2026
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The PRR takePRR Team

A featherweight bargain with real weight options

This is genuinely one of the better deals in the light class: real weight options across a real spread are rare at this level, and maneuverability comes with genuine kindness throughout comfort and tolerance. Control stays dependable for placement. Power states the light-frame physics plainly, and against real pace the light build yields: improvers with pace ambitions will graduate fast, but the value here at this money is genuinely excellent.

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Common questions

FAQ

What level of player is the Match Light designed for?

The Adidas Match Light is built for Beginner players, scoring 70/100 overall in PRR's testing.

How much does the Match Light cost and where can I buy it?

The Adidas Match Light is priced from €54 at PadelProShop. See the price comparison above for the latest deals across every retailer we track.

What shape is the Match Light and what does that mean on court?

The Adidas Match Light has a teardrop (hybrid) head, blending the power of a diamond with the control of a round shape for an all-court balance.

Is the Match Light available in different years or editions?

Yes — use the year selector above to see how this year's Adidas Match Light compares to earlier editions.

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