Adidas Cross It Team Ctrl Padel Racket (2026)
The Adidas Cross It Team Ctrl Padel Racket (2026) is an attack-focused padel racket for advanced players seeking accessible power, comfort and forgiveness. Its round Oversize Diamond shape combines a large hitting surface and central sweet spot with a head-heavy balance for stronger attacking shots. Weighing 360-375g with a 38mm profile, it pairs a fibreglass face with Soft Performance EVA for comfortable ball output, while Dynamic Air Flow improves manoeuvrability and Spin Blade Decal supports controlled spin.
Product Technologies:
- Dynamic Air Flow: Holes through the centre of the racket reduce air resistance, helping increase manoeuvrability and allowing quicker reactions.
- 11 Thirteen: Eleven central holes have a smaller diameter than the remaining thirteen, providing increased rigidity, power and durability.
- Extra Power Grip: The longer grip increases swing inertia to help generate additional power through attacking shots.
- Soft Performance EVA: A soft EVA rubber core designed to provide comfortable feel and responsive ball output.
- Fibreglass Face: The hitting surface uses fibreglass to support the racket's comfortable, forgiving performance characteristics.
- Spin Blade Decal: Surface technology designed to help produce controlled and precise spin.
- Smart Holes Curve: Included as part of the racket's surface and hole configuration.
- 3M Protector Tape: Protective tape is fitted to help protect the racket during play.
Staff Pro Review
This model combines a forgiving hitting area with a head-heavy balance, making it a useful option for advanced players who want easier attacking power without sacrificing comfort. The fibreglass face and Soft Performance EVA should provide a softer response, while Dynamic Air Flow helps offset the attacking balance by improving manoeuvrability during quicker exchanges.
FAQs
Q: What difference does the Soft Performance EVA and fibreglass combination make?
A: This combination is designed around comfort and ball output, giving advanced players a more forgiving response while still supporting an attacking style.
Q: How does 11 Thirteen change the racket's performance?
A: Its eleven smaller central holes increase rigidity compared with the surrounding holes, helping improve power and durability.
Q: Does the head-heavy balance make the racket difficult to manoeuvre?
A: The head-heavy balance is intended to support powerful attacking shots, while Dynamic Air Flow reduces air resistance through the centre to improve manoeuvrability.
