“The Metalbone Ctrl 3.3 is what happens when adidas points its flagship tech at defence: a head-light build with a Soft EVA core, control 88, and a strike so absorbent that hard incoming pace turns into short, dead blocks.”
Overall it sits in the top 10% of 1,000 rackets we've tested — its control score ranks in the top 2%.
Power
High76
Control
Very High88
Maneuverability
High74
Sweet Spot
High75
Comfort
High75
Value
High78
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Maneuverability
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PRR Score
86PRR Score
Inside the frame
Metalbone Ctrl 3.3 Specs
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CoreEVA Soft Performance
Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.
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ShapeRound
Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.
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SurfaceFibreglass
The texture of the outer face.
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Weight360–375g
Frame weight (unstrung, without handle wrap).
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BalanceHead-light
Balance point determines power vs. control trade-off.
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LevelAdvanced
Target player level for this racket.
Scores from around the web
PadelReference
74/100
Padeful
85/100
Our verdict
The Metalbone Ctrl 3.3 is what happens when adidas points its flagship tech at defence: a head-light build with a Soft EVA core, control 88, and a strike so absorbent that hard incoming pace turns into short, dead blocks. Comfort 75 and tolerance 75 make it a genuinely kind racket, and the light head means volleys arrive on your schedule. Power 76 is the deliberate cost: finishing is a placement job. Value 78 is strong. For intermediates who build points, defend well, and want a frame that never fights back, the Ctrl 3.3 is one of the easiest recommendations in the range.
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What happens when a flagship attack line gets pointed at defence: hard incoming pace dies into short blocks, the head-light build means you're always early at the net, and the frame is kind on every axis; arm, mishits, long days. Finishing becomes a patience game, aggressive swings will find the soft strike mutes feedback, and attack-first players should stay with the standard version.
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What level of player is the Metalbone Ctrl 3.3 designed for?
The Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 3.3 is built for Advanced players, scoring 86/100 overall in PRR's testing.
How much does the Metalbone Ctrl 3.3 cost and where can I buy it?
The Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 3.3 is priced from €166 at PadelProShop. See the price comparison above for the latest deals across every retailer we track.
What shape is the Metalbone Ctrl 3.3 and what does that mean on court?
The Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 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.
Is the Metalbone Ctrl 3.3 available in different years or editions?
Yes — use the year selector above to see how this year's Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 3.3 compares to earlier editions.
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