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Round shape with low balance, a medium-hard core, carbon faces and 352 g – a light, easy-handling control racket with a large sweet spot.
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Lowest price €154.90 (14.11.) · highest price €199.48 (24.10.) – in each case the cheapest daily price across all shops, including shipping.
The Adidas Adipower Carbon Light 2025 cost €199.48 on 24.10. and is €154.90 today – that's €44.58 less. That is also the lowest level since we started tracking. We've been tracking the price since 24.10.: 22 days with price changes.
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The Adipower Carbon Light 2025 is built for control and manoeuvrability. The round shape and low balance keep the weight close to your hand. The sweet spot is central and large, so even off-centre hits still come back under control. At 352 g, the racket is relatively light and moves quickly in fast exchanges at the net and in defence. The medium-hard core combines a direct feel with a little give at impact, and the carbon faces deliver crisp, precise feedback.
At 352 g, it is lighter than three quarters of all models in our comparison: quick to handle, but more of the power in attack has to come from your own swing. Head shape Round means: a large, central sweet spot – lots of control and forgiveness, little power of its own; the low balance makes it feel more manoeuvrable than its weight suggests. The medium-hard core balances feedback and comfort. With power 5 and control 9 out of 10, it is clearly built for precision.
With a forgiveness rating of 7.7 out of 10, it is easy-going, even though 64% of the round models in our comparison leave even more margin for error. Of the 2 versions of the Adidas Adipower Carbon in our comparison, this is the lightest (352 g) and also the cheapest (€154.90). Medium-hard core and low balance: only 23 of the 507 models we compare have this combination.
Control-minded players from beginner to intermediate level looking for a light, easy-handling racket for defence, net play and accurate placement.
| Shape | Round |
|---|---|
| Weight | approx. 352 g |
| Balance | Low (manoeuvrable) |
| Hardness | Medium |
| Frame | Carbon more direct ball exit and more feedback than fibreglass |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Power | 5/10 |
| Control | 9/10 |
| Forgiveness (estimated) | 7.7/10
forgiving, wide hitting area |
| Arm-friendly | Not really |
Last updated: November 2026 · How we rate
Our classification: Intermediate. Its forgiveness is 7.7 out of 10 – forgiving, wide hitting area.
The Adidas Adipower Carbon Light 2025 weighs 352 g and has a round shape, a low (manoeuvrable) balance and a medium-hard core. The frame is made of Carbon.
Not by our rule: the core is medium-hard. We only call rackets arm-friendly if they have a soft core, a balance that isn't head-heavy, a round or teardrop shape and weigh 360 g at most. Suitable models are listed in our guide to padel rackets for tennis elbow.
On 14/11/2026, Padelstore24 was the only shop in our comparison stocking the Adidas Adipower Carbon Light 2025, at €154.90 including shipping. We check prices daily; the current ones are at the top of this page.
The closest matches in shape, hardness, balance, weight and price: StarVie Phantom 2027 (7.9/10), Wilson Endure V1 2026 (7.5/10) and Adidas Metalbone Team Light 3.4 2025 (8.4/10).
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Round shape with a low balance, fibreglass face and a soft EVA Soft Performance core – a light, control-oriented racket at 352 g.
Side by side: vs. StarVie Phantom 2027 · vs. Wilson Endure V1 2026 · vs. Adidas Metalbone Team Light 3.4 2025