Intermediate
adidas Metalbone Carbon CTRL 2026 Padel Racket
- 🎯 Round shape – large sweet spot ideal for intermediate players
- ⚖️ 365-380g carbon – soft feel with excellent arm comfort
- 🌀 Textured surface – enhanced spin generation with raised ridges
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The adidas Metalbone Carbon CTRL 2026 is built for intermediate players who want the control and comfort of a round-shaped racket with Metalbone DNA.
- Shape: Round, so the sweet spot is big and central. Off-centre hits stay in play, giving you control and forgiveness.
- Level: Suits intermediate players.
- Face: Carbon, firmer and more direct, turning your swing speed straight into ball speed.
- Balance: Low, handle heavy. The head feels light and quick in your hand, easy at the net.
- Weight: 365-380g, a sturdier build with more stability and weight behind the ball.
- Surface: A rough finish grips the ball, making slice and topspin easier to add.
- Standout: The 6K carbon face is deliberately softer than the rest of the Metalbone range, making this the most comfortable model in the family.
- Value: A genuine step up from entry level: the round shape and soft EVA core suit developing players ready for carbon construction, without the arm-shock of a power racket.
- 6K Carbon Fibre Face: A slightly softer grade of carbon than the stiffer 12K or 18K used in power rackets. You get the durability and response of carbon, with less vibration and a more comfortable feel on impact.
- Soft Performance EVA Core: A softer rubber core that absorbs shock and gives you more ball dwell time. This increases comfort and control, and makes the racket easier on your arm over long sessions.
- Spin Blade Technology: Raised ridges on the textured surface that grip the ball longer, helping you generate slice and topspin with less effort. The systematic hole pattern amplifies the effect.
- Octagonal Frame Structure: An eight-sided reinforced frame that adds torsional stiffness without extra weight, so the racket stays stable on off-centre hits.
- 100% Carbon Frame: A full carbon construction around the perimeter gives maximum durability and resistance to frame deformation, even after thousands of impacts.
- Extended Handle: A longer grip than standard, giving you more leverage on two-handed backhands and overhead smashes without changing the overall balance or feel.
The adidas Metalbone Carbon CTRL is perfect for intermediate players looking to push to the advanced level, the mix of power and control is supreme
Ewan Ramsden
Founder @everythingpadel
adidas Metalbone Carbon CTRL 2026 Padel Racket
Specification at a glance
- Shape
- Round
- Weight
- 365-380g
- Balance
- Low (Handle Heavy)
- Surface
- Textured
- Material
- Carbon
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How do I choose the right padel racket for my skill level and playing style?
Start with your level, then your style. As a rough guide: round rackets have a big sweet spot and maximum control, ideal for beginners and defensive players. Teardrop rackets balance power and control, perfect for most intermediate players. Diamond rackets are power-focused with a smaller sweet spot, best for advanced, aggressive players. The quickest way to narrow it down is our Racket Quiz, answer a few questions about your level, style and budget and it'll recommend the best options currently in stock. You can also check out our YouTube channel where we review and test rackets on court, or just message us on WhatsApp and we'll recommend one personally.
