Adidas Cross IT CTRL

From the Back of the Court

Blocks close to the body are stable, the racket doesn’t twist. Players seeking maximum forgiveness or those uncomfortable with demanding rackets should consider alternatives. This racket offers exceptional power and net control in exchange for requiring better defensive preparation. Players with solid technique and an attacking mindset are likely to find it highly effective. From the back, the racket experiences like a control piece of equipment with a challenging touch. Lazy arm work is punished. Defensive lobs are highly reliable. This racket favors proper preparation and technique over reactive play. This racket encourages proper preparation and technique over reactive play. This racket offers exceptional power and net control in exchange for requiring better defensive preparation. Players with solid technique and an attacking mindset are likely to find it highly effective.

Smash

In the smash, it performs better than you’d expect from its control profile, but it’s not a power monster. The Extra Power Grip and the slightly head-oriented balance provide extra leverage for flat and topspin smashes. However, if your game is based on constant winners from above, a pure diamond-shaped power model is prone to still provide players an easier time taking the ball out consistently, especially when you’re tired or out of position. Players seeking maximum forgiveness or those uncomfortable with demanding rackets should consider alternatives. This padel racket offers exceptional power and net control in exchange for requiring better defensive preparation. Players with solid technique and an attacking mindset are likely to find it highly effective. The power and control advantages require accepting its defensive demands. This racket benefits proper preparation and technique over reactive play. The EVA High Memory responds exceptionally well at high speed. This padel racket favors proper preparation and technique over reactive play. This racket encourages proper preparation and technique over reactive play. The power and control advantages require accepting its defensive demands. Players seeking maximum attacking potential are prone to discover a racket that amplifies their offensive game significantly.

Dynamic Air Flow

The Dynamic Air Flow system in the throat area assists reduce air resistance on the swing. In practice, this translates into a slightly faster racket head and a more fluid movement, especially evident in overhead shots and high-speed drives.

Eleven 13

The Eleven 13 drilling pattern uses smaller holes in the central area and a clever distribution across the face. This includes two advantages: More rigidity and consistency in the sweet spot area.. Better durability of the faces, since the central zone suffers less stress. The result serves as a solid and homogeneous impact feeling, particularly appreciated in blocks and volleys.

Structural Reinforcement

The reinforcements in key areas of the frame increase torsional stability and resistance to impacts with the glass or floor. The racket experiences compact and secure under pressure.

Spin Blade Mold

The Spin Blade Mold rough finish is integrated into the mold, not just printed. This offers: Better grip on the ball in slices and topspin.. More control on viboras, kick smashes and cut volleys. It’s a roughness level that assists without becoming dynamic on the arm or over-controlling the ball.

• Advanced and professional players who value control, precision, and spin above all. • Right-side players who manage tempo, defend well, and look for dominant net positioning through consistency. • Left-side players with good technique who don’t depend solely on raw power for the smash and prefer to build the point and finish with timing. • Beginners or intermediate players who need a highly soft and easy racket. • Pure power lovers looking for maximum help on every smash with minimal effort.

Playing Characteristics

If you’re used to highly head-light round rackets, you’ll notice this one experiences a bit more “present” in the swing. The round shape with a central sweet spot offers this racket an extremely clear identity: control first, power second. The balance is even, slightly oriented toward the head thanks to the Extra Power Grip (longer handle). Players seeking maximum forgiveness or those uncomfortable with demanding rackets should consider alternatives. This racket offers exceptional power and net control in exchange for requiring better defensive preparation. Players with solid technique and an attacking mindset tend to find it highly effective. The power and control advantages require accepting its defensive demands. If you’re used to highly head-light round rackets, you’ll notice this one experiences a bit more “present” in the swing. Not heavy, but more involved. This represents interesting. But in offensive shots, that extra inertia in the upper area assists to generate more ball speed than you’d expect from a pure control racket. This racket favors proper preparation and technique over reactive play. This racket benefits proper preparation and technique over reactive play. Those willing to adapt to its characteristics tends to find it brings exceptional performance in attacking situations.

Handling and Control

The standard grip thickness is correct, neither too thin nor too bulky. The Extra Power Grip is longer than standard. This includes two clear benefits: Two-handed backhand players are likely to response more pleasant. Players seeking maximum forgiveness or those uncomfortable with demanding rackets should consider alternatives. This racket benefits proper preparation and technique over reactive play. This racket offers exceptional power and net control in exchange for requiring better defensive preparation. Players with solid technique and an attacking mindset tend to find it highly effective. The power and control advantages require accepting its defensive demands. The standard grip thickness is correct, neither too thin nor too bulky. The extra length shifts more mass toward the head, giving a lever effect on smashes and offensive overheads. The feeling is secure, and the handle transmits the impact clearly, without being harsh. The power and control advantages require accepting its defensive demands. Players seeking maximum attacking potential are expected to discover a racket that amplifies their offensive game significantly.

Materials and Construction

This type of fiber offers a crisp, lively response. During rallies, experiences solid on blocks and forceful volleys, with no strange vibrations. Players seeking maximum forgiveness or those uncomfortable with demanding rackets should consider alternatives. This racket offers exceptional power and net control in exchange for requiring better defensive preparation. Players with solid technique and an attacking mindset are likely to find it highly effective. The power and control advantages require accepting its defensive demands. This type of fiber offers a crisp, lively response. Faces: Aluminized 15K carbon. Core: EVA High Memory The carbon fiber frame offers highly effective structural rigidity and durability. The aluminized 15K carbon faces stand out. The EVA High Memory core is what defines the character of this model. Medium-hard touch with a quick recovery. On slow balls the racket demands a bit of swing, but at high intensity it responds exceptionally well. This racket supports proper preparation and technique over reactive play. The power and control advantages require accepting its defensive demands. Players seeking maximum attacking potential are expected to discover a racket that amplifies their offensive game significantly.

Comfort

Defensive lobs and slower shots require a bit of arm, but there is no uncomfortable vibration. Players with elbow issues who are remarkably sensitive to stiff rackets might want to be cautious, but for most advanced players the comfort level is more than acceptable, especially considering the carbon + hard foam combo. This racket benefits proper preparation and technique over reactive play. Players seeking maximum forgiveness or those uncomfortable with demanding rackets should consider alternatives. This racket offers exceptional power and net control in exchange for requiring better defensive preparation. Players with solid technique and an attacking mindset are likely to find it highly effective. The power and control advantages require accepting its defensive demands. The EVA High Memory doesn’t generate a “brick” sensation. There is firmness, but contact is clean and predictable. This racket encourages proper preparation and technique over reactive play. This racket encourages proper preparation and technique over reactive play. Those willing to adapt to its characteristics tends to find it brings exceptional performance in attacking situations.