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from €164.52€183.86
incl. shipping at Padel Nuestro · cheapest of 4 shops compared
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Round control racket: medium balance, Carbon 16K face and a soft EVA core, tuned for precision and comfort.
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Price incl. shipping with discount code (OURPRIME)
Lowest price €183.86 (12.11.) · highest price €229.95 (06.11.) – in each case the cheapest daily price across all shops, including shipping.
The Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 3.4 2025 cost €210.98 on 17.10. and is €186.95 today – that's €24.03 less. With a discount code, the best price was €164.52 (14.11.). We've been tracking the price since 17.10.: 29 days with price changes.
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The Metalbone Ctrl 3.4 is designed for control and precision. The round shape with medium balance makes it easy to handle and forgives hits outside the centre. At 352 g it stays handy even in long rallies. The Carbon 16K hitting face sits on a soft EVA core that damps impacts and spares the arm. With the Weight & Balance System you can adjust weight and balance to your own playing style.
At 352 g, it is lighter than three quarters of all models in our comparison: quick to handle and easy on the arm, 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; plus the medium balance as the all-round standard. The soft core takes the sting out of the ball and is the gentler choice for sensitive arms. With power 5 and control 8 out of 10, it is clearly built for precision.
With a forgiveness rating of 7.5 out of 10, it is easy-going, even though 68% of the round models in our comparison leave even more margin for error. 4 of the 21 shops in our comparison stock this racket, with prices from €164.52 to €229.95 – a €65 difference for the same model.
Beginners and intermediate players who play through control and placement and are looking for a light, arm-friendly racket.
| Shape | Round |
|---|---|
| Weight | approx. 352 g |
| Balance | Medium |
| Hardness | Soft |
| Core | EVA |
| Frame | Carbon 16K more direct ball exit and more feedback than fibreglass |
| Level | Beginner, Intermediate |
| Power | 5/10 |
| Control | 8/10 |
| Forgiveness (estimated) | 7.5/10
forgiving, wide hitting area |
| Arm-friendly | Yes |
Last updated: November 2026 · How we rate
Our classification: Beginner and Intermediate. Its forgiveness is 7.5 out of 10 – forgiving, wide hitting area.
The Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 3.4 2025 weighs 352 g and has a round shape, a medium balance and a soft core (EVA). The frame is made of Carbon 16K.
Yes. Soft core, medium balance and 352 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 Nuestro was the cheapest of 4 shops in our comparison at €164.52 including shipping. The price applies with the discount code OURPRIME. We check prices daily; the current ones are at the top of this page.
The closest matches in shape, hardness, balance, weight and price: Royal Padel Whip Light 2026 (8.0/10), Joma Tournament Evo 2027 (7.4/10) and Adidas Cross It Light 3.4 2025 (7.9/10).
Light Whip for faster handling.
Round Joma racket with medium-high balance, a soft Black EVA core and 8K carbon – versatile, with easy ball output.
A light, agile round all-rounder with a large sweet spot and a long handle.
Side by side: vs. Royal Padel Whip Light 2026 · vs. Joma Tournament Evo 2027 · vs. Adidas Cross It Light 3.4 2025