ADIDAS · 2025
Adidas Adipower Carbon CTRL 3.4 2025
specs and who it suits
The Adidas Adipower Carbon CTRL 3.4 2025 is a round padel racket with a medium-hard-feel EVA Soft Performance core, weighing 360 to 375 g with low to medium balance. It plays as a control racket. Our match engine rates it best for intermediate right-side players, at 83 out of 98.
- Round
- 360 to 375 g
- Low to medium balance
- 2025 season
WHO IT SUITS
Who the Adidas Adipower Carbon CTRL 3.4 2025
is right for
Our match engine scores every racket for six player types, the same engine as the AI racket finder. 98 is the ceiling. The rank is its position among all rackets for that player.
| Player | Score /98 | Verdict | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 68 | Poor fit | #502 of 862 |
| Intermediate all-rounder | 83 | Poor fit | #741 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, left side | 73 | Poor fit | #1001 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, right side | 83 | Workable | #406 of 1214 |
| Advanced attacker | 71 | Poor fit | #921 of 1214 |
| Elbow or arm trouble | 61 | Poor fit | #1009 of 1165 |
SPECIFICATIONS
Adidas Adipower Carbon CTRL 3.4 2025
specs
Manufacturer specifications. Price is the euro RRP; UK street prices are usually lower.
| Spec | Adidas Adipower Carbon CTRL 3.4 2025 |
|---|---|
| Shape | Round |
| Weight | 360 to 375 g |
| Balance | Low to medium |
| Core | EVA Soft Performance |
| Feel | Medium-Hard |
| Face | 3K Carbon |
| Frame | Carbon fiber |
| Playing style | Control |
| Season | 2025 |
| RRP | Not listed |
OUR READING
What the specs
mean on court
On the numbers, the Adidas Adipower Carbon CTRL 3.4 2025 is a niche pick: it is not in the top fifth of rackets for any of our six player types. It is a weaker choice for beginners, intermediate all-rounders, intermediate left-side players, advanced attackers and players with elbow or arm trouble.
A round head keeps the sweet spot big and central. Mishits stay in play, and placement is easy; you supply the power on the smash yourself. The harder core rewards a fast, clean swing with pace and precision, and punishes late contact.
These scores assume the answers of a typical player of each type. The free racket finder scores it for your own answers, and the Padel AI app goes further: film one match and it scores your real technique, then re-ranks all 1,418 rackets for the way you actually play. Compare the rest of the range on our Adidas rackets page.
ALTERNATIVES
Rackets similar
to the Adidas Adipower Carbon CTRL 3.4 2025
The closest current rackets in our catalogue by shape, feel, weight, price and how they play.
| Racket | Shape | Weight | Feel | RRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drop Shot Canyon Pro Control 2025 | Round | 360 to 370 g | Medium-Hard | €240 |
| Adidas Cross IT CTRL 2026 | Round | 360 to 375 g | Medium-Hard | €350 |
| Adidas Cross It CTRL 3.4 2025 | Round | 360 to 375 g | Medium-Hard | - |
| Babolat Counter Veron 2026 | Round | 355 to 375 g | Medium | €240 |
| Babolat Counter Veron 2025 | Round | 365 to 375 g | Medium | €240 |
| Nox VK10 Ventus Control 12K 2026 Aranzazu Osoro | Round | 360 to 375 g | Medium-Hard | €340 |
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FAQ
Questions about the
Adidas Adipower Carbon CTRL 3.4 2025
Is the Adidas Adipower Carbon CTRL 3.4 2025 good for beginners?
It scores 68 out of 98 for a beginner in our match engine, which is poor fit, ranking #502 of 862 eligible rackets. A rounder, softer racket will forgive more while your timing develops.
Is the Adidas Adipower Carbon CTRL 3.4 2025 a power or a control racket?
It plays as a control racket. The round shape and low to medium balance keep the sweet spot low and central, which favours control and forgiveness.
How heavy is the Adidas Adipower Carbon CTRL 3.4 2025?
The manufacturer lists it at 360 to 375 g. Most padel rackets sit between 350 and 375 g; this one is in the middle of that range.
Is the Adidas Adipower Carbon CTRL 3.4 2025 good for tennis elbow?
For a player with arm trouble it scores 61 out of 98, poor fit. A softer core would absorb more of the impact. See a physio if the pain persists.
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