Adidas Cross IT Ctrl 2026
A control-leaning build: round shape, medium balance, hard core, Carbon Aluminized 15K face. Its highest rating is control at 74. Every figure on this page links to where it was published.
PadelTrue · model v1.0 · built 28 September 2026
Where the build leans
- Control 74. Shape (round).
What it gives up
- Power 33. Shape (round).
- Comfort 23. Firmness (hard), face material (carbon).
Every spec, with its source
| Spec | Published value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Round | Shape: Roundallforpadel.com |
| Weight | 360 to 375 g | Weight: 360-375 Grallforpadel.com |
| Balance | Medium | Balance: Evenallforpadel.com |
| Core | Hard, EVA High Memory The product page names the foam and does not rate it. The firmness comes from the maker's own guide, which ranks its three foams: From most to least rigid there is EVA High Memory, EVA Soft Energy and EVA Soft Performance.adidas padel guide. The softest is recorded as soft, the middle as medium, the firmest as hard. | Rubber: Eva High Memory / The high-density EVA High Memory core delivers a reactive, firm ball outputallforpadel.com |
| Face | Carbon Aluminized 15K | Face: Carbon Aluminized 15Kallforpadel.com |
| Thickness | 38 mm | Thickness: 38 Mmallforpadel.com |
| Textured face | Yes | the SPIN BLADE MOLD texture ensures you can apply clean, precise spin on every cut and topspin shotallforpadel.com |
| Price | €350 | €350.00allforpadel.com |
Collection note: Core hardness value left null: the page names the foam and describes its density but does not rate it soft/medium/hard on a scale. The page does describe the ball output as 'firm', which is the closest it gets to a hardness statement.
How each rating was calculated
- Power 33 = shape (round) 0/45 + balance (medium) 17.5/35 + weight (367.5g) 11/20 = 28.5 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Control 74 = shape (round) 60/60 + balance (medium) 20/40 = 80 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Handling 48 = balance (medium) 25/50 + weight (367.5g) 22.5/50 = 47.5 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Forgiveness 46 = shape (round) 45/45 + firmness (hard) 0/35 + face material (carbon) 0/20 = 45 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Comfort 23 = firmness (hard) 0/40 + face material (carbon) 0/25 + balance (medium) 10/20 + weight (367.5g) 6.7/15 = 16.7 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
- Value 13 = mean of the two highest ratings, divided by the price in euros, scaled so the best value in the index is 100
A rating describes what the build favours. It is not a lab measurement or a play test. Full methodology and evidence.
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Questions about the Adidas Cross IT Ctrl 2026
Is the Adidas Cross IT Ctrl 2026 a power or a control racket?
On its published specification the Adidas Cross IT Ctrl 2026 is a control-oriented racket. It rates 33 for power and 74 for control on the PadelTrue model, mainly because of its round shape and medium balance.
Is the Adidas Cross IT Ctrl 2026 good for beginners?
It rates 46 out of 100 for forgiveness. That is a middle value, workable for an improving player. The manufacturer lists its level as "PRO".
Is the Adidas Cross IT Ctrl 2026 arm-friendly?
It rates 23 out of 100 for comfort, a rating built from core firmness, face material, balance and weight, describing feel and physical demand. That is on the demanding side of the index. This describes the build, it is not medical advice.
How much does the Adidas Cross IT Ctrl 2026 cost?
€350 on allforpadel.com when checked on 28 September 2026.
How much does the Adidas Cross IT Ctrl 2026 weigh?
The published weight is 360 to 375 g.