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The comfort variant of adidas' entry-level line – a bit more bite than the Match, same good nature.
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Lowest price €72.90 (12.11.) · highest price €75.90 (14.11.) – in each case the cheapest daily price across all shops, including shipping.
The Adidas Drive 3.4 Yellow 2027 cost €72.90 on 11.09. and is €75.90 today – that's €3 more. We've been tracking the price since 11.09.: 64 days with price changes.
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The Drive 3.4 sits one step above the Match in adidas' entry-level range: same round shape and the same soft core, but a rough surface that gives the ball spin. That makes it a touch more versatile without giving up the good nature beginners need. We have not played this model ourselves; the information comes from the manufacturer.
At 360 g, it is mid-range in our comparison – light enough for quick volleys, heavy enough to take hard balls with stability. 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 soft core takes the sting out of the ball and is the gentler choice for sensitive arms. With power 6 and control 8 out of 10, it is clearly built for precision – but among head-light round rackets it offers a lot of power: 79% of them score lower.
With a forgiveness rating of 9.6 out of 10, it is more forgiving than 78% of the round models in our comparison. Right now only Padel Market stocks this model, at €75.90 – out of 21 shops in our comparison.
Beginners who want to work with spin from the start.
| Shape | Round |
|---|---|
| Weight | approx. 360 g |
| Balance | Low (manoeuvrable) |
| Hardness | Soft |
| Core | EVA Soft |
| Frame | Fibreglass softer, more forgiving feel than carbon |
| Surface | Rough |
| Level | Beginner |
| Power | 6/10 |
| Control | 8/10 |
| Forgiveness (estimated) | 9.6/10
very forgiving, large sweet spot |
| Arm-friendly | Yes |
Last updated: November 2026 · How we rate
Our classification: Beginner. Its forgiveness is 9.6 out of 10 – very forgiving, large sweet spot.
The Adidas Drive 3.4 Yellow 2027 weighs 360 g and has a round shape, a low (manoeuvrable) balance and a soft core (EVA Soft). The frame is made of Fiberglas.
Yes. Soft core, low balance and 360 g – easy on elbow and shoulder. That meets our rule for arm-friendly rackets: soft core, no head-heavy balance, round or teardrop shape, 360 g at most.
On 14/11/2026, Padel Market was the only shop in our comparison stocking the Adidas Drive 3.4 Yellow 2027, at €75.90 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: Adidas Match 3.4 Blue 2027 (7.2/10), StarVie Arkos 2026 (7.6/10) and Bullpadel Nitro Control 2027 (7.7/10).
adidas' entry-level model for 2027 – soft core, round shape, designed for accessibility.
A round beginner racket with a soft S-Eva Flex core, fibreglass face and low balance point: easy to play.
Round shape with low balance – the forgiving racket of the Nitro line.
Side by side: vs. Adidas Match 3.4 Blue 2027 · vs. StarVie Arkos 2026 · vs. Bullpadel Nitro Control 2027