# Adidas Cross IT Carbon 2026 specs and who it suits

> Adidas Cross IT Carbon 2026: diamond shape, 360 to 375 g, high balance, €280 RRP. See who it suits, similar rackets and your AI match score.

Source: https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/adidas/cross-it-carbon-2026
Last updated: 2026-09-29

The Adidas Cross IT Carbon 2026 is a diamond padel racket with a medium-feel EVA Soft Performance core, weighing 360 to 375 g with high balance. It plays as a power racket and lists at €280 RRP. Our match engine rates it best for intermediate left-side players, at 91 out of 98.

By [Ruzgar Yesil](https://padelaiapp.com/about), Padel AI. Updated 29 September 2026.

- Diamond
- 360 to 375 g
- High balance
- €280 RRP
- 2026 season

## Who the Adidas Cross IT Carbon 2026 is right for

Our match engine scores every racket for six player types, the same engine as the [AI racket finder](https://padelaiapp.com/features/padel-racket-finder). 98 is the ceiling. The rank is its position among all rackets for that player.

| Player | Score /98 | Verdict | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner | - | Not recommended: diamond shape | - |
| Intermediate all-rounder | **87** | Workable | #279 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, left side | **91** | Excellent fit | #16 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, right side | **80** | Poor fit | #664 of 1214 |
| Advanced attacker | **89** | Excellent fit | #33 of 1214 |
| Elbow or arm trouble | **72** | Poor fit | #630 of 1165 |

## Adidas Cross IT Carbon 2026 specs

Manufacturer specifications. Price is the euro RRP; UK street prices are usually lower.

| Spec | Adidas Cross IT Carbon 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Shape | Diamond |
| Weight | 360 to 375 g |
| Balance | High |
| Core | EVA Soft Performance |
| Feel | Medium |
| Face | 6K carbon |
| Frame | Carbon fiber |
| Playing style | Power |
| Season | 2026 |
| RRP | €280 (premium band) |

## What the specs mean on court

On the numbers, the Adidas Cross IT Carbon 2026 makes most sense for intermediate left-side players and advanced attackers. It is a weaker choice for beginners, intermediate right-side players and players with elbow or arm trouble.

A diamond head moves mass towards the tip. The smash and the vibora get easier; defending low balls and volleying off centre get harder. The medium core is a compromise between comfort and a crisp response.

These scores assume the answers of a typical player of each type. The [free racket finder](https://padelaiapp.com/features/padel-racket-finder#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](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/adidas) page.

## Rackets similar to the Adidas Cross IT Carbon 2026

The closest current rackets in our catalogue by shape, feel, weight, price and how they play.

| Racket | Shape | Weight | Feel | RRP |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Enebe Mustang Silver 3K 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/enebe/mustang-silver-3k-2026) | Diamond | 355 to 370 g | Medium | €244 |
| [Bullpadel Hack 04 Comfort 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/bullpadel/hack-04-comfort-2026) | Diamond | 360 to 370 g | Medium-Soft | €250 |
| [Lok Carbon Hype Gen 2 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/lok/carbon-hype-gen-2-2026) | Diamond | 360 to 375 g | Medium | €250 |
| [Black Crown Patron Kore 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/black-crown/patron-kore-2026) | Diamond | 355 to 370 g | Medium | €260 |
| [Nox Quantum 12K Carbon 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/nox/quantum-12k-carbon-2025) | Diamond | 360 to 375 g | Medium | €340 |
| [Vibora King Cobra Elite 24K 2.0 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/vibora/king-cobra-elite-24k-2-0-2025) | Diamond | 350 to 370 g | Medium | €285 |

## Check it against 1,417 other rackets

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## Questions about the Adidas Cross IT Carbon 2026

### Is the Adidas Cross IT Carbon 2026 good for beginners?

No. Its diamond shape rules it out for a first racket in our engine. A round, soft racket forgives far more while your timing develops; see our [beginner racket guide](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/best-padel-racket-for-beginners).

### Is the Adidas Cross IT Carbon 2026 a power or a control racket?

It plays as a power racket. The diamond shape and high balance put the sweet spot high on the face, which adds power on the smash.

### How heavy is the Adidas Cross IT Carbon 2026?

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 Cross IT Carbon 2026 good for tennis elbow?

For a player with arm trouble it scores 72 out of 98, poor fit. A softer core would absorb more of the impact. See a physio if the pain persists.

### How much does the Adidas Cross IT Carbon 2026 cost?

The recommended retail price is €280. UK shops usually sell below RRP, and the price drops further once the next season's model arrives.