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Adidas Metalbone Ctrl vs Joma Tournament Pro Iconic

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 Tournament Pro Iconic
Joma

Joma Tournament Pro Iconic

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PRR verdict

Adidas Metalbone Ctrl wins by 14 points

Adidas Metalbone Ctrl scores 88/100 against 74/100 for the Joma Tournament Pro Iconic. Its biggest edge is control (+21). On price, the Joma Tournament Pro Iconic is currently €173 cheaper.

Score breakdown
Adidas Metalbone Ctrl
Joma Tournament Pro Iconic
Overall
88/100Best
74/100
Control
90Best
69
Power
78Best
74
Sweet spot
76Best
68
Maneuverability
75Best
70
Comfort
76Best
69
Specs
Adidas Metalbone Ctrl
Joma Tournament Pro Iconic
Shape
Round
Round
Balance
Even
Weight
345–360 g
Core
EVA Performance
Black EVA
Face material
Carbon 12K
Carbon 3K
Level
Advanced
Intermediate
Playing style
Control
Control
Adidas Metalbone Ctrl

The Adidas Metalbone Ctrl is a diamond 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 Tournament Pro Iconic

The Joma Tournament Pro Iconic Black/Red sits in a crowded mid-tier segment where Joma has historically struggled to differentiate itself from more established competitors, offering a round-to-teardrop hybrid profile with moderate power output but uninspiring feel and limited feedback for precise placement. The foam and fiberglass construction typical of Joma's tournament-level range delivers adequate performance for beginner-to-intermediate club players who prioritize durability over finesse. Players new to padel or those on a tighter budget will find it functional, but anyone above a 3.0 level will quickly outgrow its limitations and want more responsiveness from a racket at this price point.

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