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Racket comparison · 2026

Adidas Metalbone Ctrl vs Joma Master

Head-to-head on PRR scores, specs, and live prices — independently tested with the same methodology. Updated daily.

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Adidas Metalbone Ctrl
Adidas

Adidas Metalbone Ctrl

Joma Master
Joma

Joma Master

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PRR verdict

Adidas Metalbone Ctrl wins by 16 points

Adidas Metalbone Ctrl scores 88/100 against 72/100 for the Joma Master. Its biggest edge is control (+22). On price, the Joma Master is currently €158 cheaper.

Score breakdown
Adidas Metalbone Ctrl
Joma Master
Overall
88/100Best
72/100
Control
90Best
68
Power
78Best
72
Sweet spot
76Best
68
Maneuverability
75Best
70
Comfort
76Best
69
Specs
Adidas Metalbone Ctrl
Joma Master
Shape
Round
Round
Balance
Head-light
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Weight
345–360 g
—
Core
EVA Performance
Soft EVA
Face material
Carbon 16K
Fibreglass
Level
Advanced
Beginner
Playing style
Control
Control
Adidas Metalbone Ctrl

“The Adidas Metalbone Ctrl is a round control frame at 360 g with an EVA foam core, built for advanced players who want exceptional directional precision. Control at 90 is the exceptional headline: among the most precisely placed frames in the advanced bracket. PRR score 88 confirms the level of overall performance. Power at 78 is the honest trade-off. Comfort at 76 and tolerance at 76 keep it usable across regular sessions. PRR score: 88/100.”

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Joma Master

“The Master White/Blue scores as Joma's budget all-rounder: a balanced 72/68 split with fair terms (comfort 69, tolerance 68) and honest handling (70). Full specification is unconfirmed, so demo before committing. Value 80 is the brand's pressure pricing at its most effective. The recurring Joma verdict completes itself: credible, kind-enough equipment at arithmetic that embarrasses bigger badges, from a brand whose padel credibility grows a season at a time. For budget-minded improvers running comparisons, the Master frequently survives them. Demo and decide.”

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