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Racket comparison · 2026

Adidas Cross It Ctrl vs Babolat Technical Viper 3.0

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Adidas Cross It Ctrl
Adidas

Adidas Cross It Ctrl

82
Best
Babolat Technical Viper 3.0
Babolat

Babolat Technical Viper 3.0

91
PRR verdict

Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 wins by 9 points

Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 scores 91/100 against 82/100 for the Adidas Cross It Ctrl. Its biggest edge is power (+22). The Adidas Cross It Ctrl answers back on sweet spot (+14). On price, the Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 is currently €3 cheaper.

Score breakdown
Adidas Cross It Ctrl
Babolat Technical Viper 3.0
Overall
82/100
91/100Best
Control
82Best
74
Power
72
94Best
Sweet spot
75Best
61
Maneuverability
74Best
66
Comfort
74Best
62
Specs
Adidas Cross It Ctrl
Babolat Technical Viper 3.0
Shape
Diamond
Diamond
Balance
Head-heavy
Weight
365–375 g
Core
EVA
Black EVA
Face material
Carbon 3K
Level
Advanced
Advanced
Playing style
Control
Power
Adidas Cross It Ctrl

Control and power sit at an equal 82 on the Adidas Cross It Ctrl 2026, making it a genuinely well-rounded diamond rather than a specialist. The 260 mm balance keeps it quick to position, and the EVA foam core delivers a consistent, forgiving feel that suits advanced players who want to construct and redirect the ball. Tolerance at 75 and comfort at 74 both confirm the frame is arm-friendly for regular sessions. PRR score: 82/100.

226at PadelProShopReview & prices
Babolat Technical Viper 3.0

The Technical Viper 3.0 is the bluntest instrument in Babolat's range and makes no apology for it. Head-heavy, diamond, Black EVA behind a Carbon 3K face: swing hard and the ball leaves at 94-power pace, the highest tier we score. Everything else is the price of admission. Control 74 asks you to aim with your feet, comfort 62 makes it one of the harshest hits at tour level, and tolerance 61 turns mishits into nothing balls. Maneuverability 66 means late reactions at the net stay late. For a physically strong, technically clean attacker it is devastating. For anyone else it is a fast route to a sore elbow.

223at PadelProShopReview & prices

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