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Adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 3.4

The Metalbone Carbon CTRL 3.4 is adidas' precision-first offering, built for intermediate players who prioritize placement over raw power.

PRR Score81/100
Facecarbon-3k
Balanceeven
Adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 3.4 padel racket — teardrop shape
Performance

Every metric, scored out of 100.

Power
High72
Control
Very High88
Maneuverability
High78
Sweet Spot
Very High80
Comfort
High75
Value
High76
PRR Score
81PRR Score
The verdict

The Metalbone Carbon CTRL 3.4 is adidas' precision-first offering, built for intermediate players who prioritize placement over raw power. Its standout 88 control score makes it a reliable tool for technical rallies and structured play. The comfort sits at a decent 75, meaning extended sessions won't punish you, but don't expect a plush feel. A solid all-around performer that rewards smart, disciplined padel.

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What we loved
Exceptional control (88) for precise shot placement
Versatile style suits both defensive and attacking play
Comfortable enough for longer match sessions
Strong intermediate-level confidence builder
Worth knowing
Power rating of 72 limits aggressive finishers
Unknown core and surface specs make pre-purchase comparison tricky
Not the right tool if you rely on pace over placement
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

Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.

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ShapeTeardrop · even

Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance point.

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Surfacecarbon-3k

The texture and finish of the outer face.

Carbon grade
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Full specification
ShapeTeardrop
BalanceEven
Face weaveCarbon-3k
Core materialEva-foam
Surface textureCarbon-3k
Player levelIntermediate
Playing styleControl
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