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Racket comparison · 2026

Adidas Adipower CTRL 3.3 vs Royal Padel Whip Polietileno

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Adidas Adipower CTRL 3.3
Adidas

Adipower CTRL 3.3

80
Best
PRR
Royal Padel

Royal Padel Whip Polietileno

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PRR verdict

Royal Padel Whip Polietileno wins by 3 points

Royal Padel Whip Polietileno scores 83/100 against 80/100 for the Adidas Adipower CTRL 3.3. Its biggest edge is power (+18). The Adidas Adipower CTRL 3.3 answers back on maneuverability (+17).

Score breakdown
Adipower CTRL 3.3
Royal Padel Whip Polietileno
Overall
80/100
83/100Best
Control
85Best
73
Power
64
82Best
Sweet spot
81Best
70
Maneuverability
83Best
66
Comfort
79Best
72
Specs
Adipower CTRL 3.3
Royal Padel Whip Polietileno
Shape
Round
Round
Balance
Even
Weight
370 g
Core
EVA Performance
Face material
Carbon 15k
Fibreglass
Level
Advanced
Intermediate
Playing style
Control
Control
Adipower CTRL 3.3

The Adipower CTRL 3.3 is adidas's control specialist, built around a round head and EVA Soft Performance core that trade outright pop for touch and forgiveness. The 15K carbon face and Spin Blade texture bite into the ball for genuine spin generation, which suits a defensive game built on lobs and bandejas rather than flat smashes. At an even 265mm balance and a manageable 360-375g range, it stays easy to handle at the net, though committed attackers will find the ceiling on power fairly low. For a control-first advanced player who wants a racket that does the boring things - depth, placement, defense - very well, this is a sound, fairly priced pick.

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Royal Padel Whip Polietileno

The Royal Padel Whip Polietileno 2026 is a comfort-forward frame with a polyethylene core that absorbs impact and reduces vibration across long sessions. Power at 82 and control at 73 describe a frame that can generate pace on overheads while remaining approachable for intermediate players. Comfort at 72 is solid. Maneuverability at 66 is the trade-off: net reactions require early positioning. PRR score: 83/100.

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