“Aimed squarely at intermediate club players who build points through placement rather than power, the Adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 3.4 combines a round head with an EVA foam core to produce one of the softest, most accurate touches in its price range.”
Overall it sits in the top 34% of 1,000 rackets we’ve tested — its control score ranks in the top 4%.
Power
High71
Control
Very High84
Maneuverability
High75
Sweet Spot
High75
Comfort
High74
Value
High78
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Power
Control
Maneuverability
Comfort
Sweet Spot
Value
PRR Score
81PRR Score
Inside the frame
What's inside
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Face weavecarbon-3k
Carbon fibre weave density of the hitting face.
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CoreEVA
Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.
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ShapeRound
Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.
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SurfaceCarbon 3K
The texture of the outer face.
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Weight375g
Frame weight (unstrung, without handle wrap).
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BalanceEven
Balance point determines power vs. control trade-off.
Scores from around the web
PadelReference
78/100
Padeful
85/100
Our verdict
Aimed squarely at intermediate club players who build points through placement rather than power, the Adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 3.4 combines a round head with an EVA foam core to produce one of the softest, most accurate touches in its price range. Our PRR score of 81/100 is anchored by a control rating of 84 and a maneuverability score of 75: this is a frame that sets up the next shot rather than forcing winners. Control-first players will find it composed, readable and consistent across a full session.
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The round head and EVA core widen the sweet spot noticeably, so off-centre contact on volleys is more forgiving than most frames in this bracket, and the carbon face gives crisp, honest feedback on drives. Control is a genuine strength here — one of the best we've seen at this level — and the even balance suits both patient back-court defence and net exchanges. Aggressive net finishers will want more raw power than this racket supplies, and if your arm is sensitive, it isn't the softest option around.
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