PadelAdidas Metalbone Carbon CTRL 2026 vs. Adidas Arrow Hit Ctrl 2026
Adidas Metalbone Carbon CTRL 2026 or Adidas Arrow Hit Ctrl 2026? Here Adidas's round-shaped model goes head to head with Adidas's round variant – with all the technical data and our rating (8.4 vs. 7.6 out of 10).
The Adidas Metalbone Carbon CTRL 2026 scores above all with “Very high control, almost everywhere on the face”, the Adidas Arrow Hit Ctrl 2026 with “Very large, forgiving sweet spot”. Which one suits you better depends on your playing style, level and budget – the table and our verdict below make the choice concrete.
| Adidas Metalbone Carbon CTRL 2026 | Adidas Arrow Hit Ctrl 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Adidas | Adidas |
| Rating | ★ 8.4/10 | ★ 7.6/10 |
| Price | from €176 | €211.40With our link €189.16 |
| Shape | Round | Round |
| Weight (lighter = easier to handle, heavier = more stable) | 360 g | 365 g |
| Balance | Medium | Medium |
| Hardness | Medium | Soft |
| Core | EVA Soft Performance | EVA Soft Performance |
| Frame | Carbon 6K | ASC Carbon |
| Surface | Rough | Rough |
| Handle length | – | – |
| Power | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Control | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Arm-friendly | Not really | Not really |
| Level | Intermediate, Competitive | Intermediate, Competitive |
Prices for Adidas Metalbone Carbon CTRL 2026
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Racketshop cheapest free shipping 2–5 working days€176 Go to the shop
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AmazonPlease always check the price Go to the shop
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Smash-Expert €199.62 + €7.49 shipping 3–8 working days · from France€207.11 Go to the shop
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Sport is good €199.86 + €7.49 shipping 4 working days · from France€207.35 Go to the shop
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Smashinn €208.99 + €5.99 shipping 5–6 working days · from Spain€214.98 Go to the shop
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Ofertas de Padel as of 2026-09-27€194.95 Sold out
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Sportlet as of 2026-10-11€170.95 Sold out
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Padel-Point as of 2026-11-05€169.95 Sold out
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Tennis-Point as of 2026-11-05€169.95 Sold out
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PadelXpert as of 2026-11-11€155 Sold out
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Prices for Adidas Arrow Hit Ctrl 2026
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Padel Nuestro cheapest €214.95 + free shipping 3–5 working days · from Spain with code OURPRIME (−12%) – enter it yourself at checkout€189.16 Go to the shop
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Padel ProShop €214.90 · as of 2026-11-14 5 working days · from Spain with code PADELADT10 (−10%) – already applied via our link and deducted at checkout€193.41 Go to the shop
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Ofertas de Padel free shipping 3–5 working days · from Spain€211.40 Go to the shop
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Amazon free shipping Amazon price as of 14.11., 16:17 – the price shown on Amazon at the time of purchase applies€211.85 Go to the shop
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Padel-Point free shipping 1–4 working days · from Germany€214.95 Go to the shop
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Tennis-Point free shipping 3–4 working days · from Germany€214.95 Go to the shop
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Smashinn €223.99 + €5.99 shipping 5–6 working days · from Spain€229.98 Go to the shop
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Padel Market free shipping 4–5 working days · from Spain€264.95 Go to the shop
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PadelXpert free shipping 1–4 working days · from Germany€284 Go to the shop
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Racketshop as of 2026-11-14€400 Sold out
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Who wins where?
- Power Metalbone Carbon CTRL 20266 Arrow Hit Ctrl 20266
- Control Metalbone Carbon CTRL 20269 Arrow Hit Ctrl 20269
- Weight (lighter = more manoeuvrable, heavier = more stable) Metalbone Carbon CTRL 2026360 g Arrow Hit Ctrl 2026365 g
- Price Metalbone Carbon CTRL 2026€176 Arrow Hit Ctrl 2026€211.40
- Rating Metalbone Carbon CTRL 20268.4 Arrow Hit Ctrl 20267.6
Highlighted = better value · turquoise = tie
Which one suits you?
Adidas Metalbone Carbon CTRL 2026
Choose the Adidas Metalbone Carbon CTRL 2026 if …
- ✓ you prefer a lighter, more manoeuvrable racket
- ✓ price matters to you
Adidas Arrow Hit Ctrl 2026
Choose the Adidas Arrow Hit Ctrl 2026 if …
- ✓ you want more stability and punch against hard balls
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Last updated: November 2026 · How we rate
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