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Racket comparison · 2026

Adidas Adipower Multiweight Ctrl 3.3 vs Babolat Air Origin

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Adidas Adipower Multiweight Ctrl 3.3
Adidas

Adidas Adipower Multiweight Ctrl 3.3

88
Babolat Air Origin
Babolat

Babolat Air Origin

PRR verdict

Adidas Adipower Multiweight Ctrl 3.3 wins by 12 points

Adidas Adipower Multiweight Ctrl 3.3 scores 88/100 against 76/100 for the Babolat Air Origin. Its biggest edge is power (+15). The Babolat Air Origin answers back on maneuverability (+6). On price, the Babolat Air Origin is currently €65 cheaper.

Score breakdown
Adidas Adipower Multiweight Ctrl 3.3
Babolat Air Origin
Overall
88/100Best
76/100
Control
91Best
80
Power
77Best
62
Sweet spot
78
80Best
Maneuverability
74
80Best
Comfort
77
78Best
Specs
Adidas Adipower Multiweight Ctrl 3.3
Babolat Air Origin
Shape
Round
Round
Balance
Head-light
Even
Weight
360 g
355 g
Core
EVA
EVA
Face material
Carbon 18K
Level
Advanced
Beginner
Playing style
Control
Control
Adidas Adipower Multiweight Ctrl 3.3

The Multiweight Ctrl 3.3 is the control half of adidas's tuning experiment, and it earns its name: control 91 with tolerance 78 means the ball goes where you looked, even when contact is imperfect. The head-light 365 g setup keeps hands fast in exchanges, the EVA core absorbs pace on blocks, and comfort 77 makes it one of the kindest advanced frames around. The Multiweight system lets you add mass if you find it too polite. Power 77 is the honest trade: finishing requires patience or placement. At value 80, patient tacticians get a lot of racket for the money.

145at PadelProShopReview & prices
Babolat Air Origin

The Babolat Air Origin is a lightweight, forgiving entry-level racket built around an even balance and EVA foam core that prioritizes comfort and easy handling over outright punch. Its round shape and neutral balance make it genuinely maneuverable at the net and kind to players still developing technique, reducing arm fatigue across long sessions. However, at its price point it faces stiff competition from brands offering more foam density and better build quality, making it a safe but unremarkable choice for true beginners who trust the Babolat name.

80at PadelProShopReview & prices

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