# Adidas Match Black 3.4 2025 specs and who it suits

> Adidas Match Black 3.4 2025: diamond shape, 360 to 375 g, medium balance. See who it suits, similar rackets and your AI match score.

Source: https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/adidas/match-black-3-4-2025
Last updated: 2026-09-29

The Adidas Match Black 3.4 2025 is a diamond padel racket with a medium-soft-feel EVA Soft Performance core, weighing 360 to 375 g with medium balance. It plays as an all-round racket. Our match engine rates it best for players with elbow or arm trouble, at 71 out of 98.

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

- Diamond
- 360 to 375 g
- Medium balance
- 2025 season

## Who the Adidas Match Black 3.4 2025 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 | **77** | Poor fit | #1089 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, left side | **68** | Poor fit | #1122 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, right side | **69** | Poor fit | #1151 of 1214 |
| Advanced attacker | **67** | Poor fit | #1058 of 1214 |
| Elbow or arm trouble | **71** | Poor fit | #688 of 1165 |

## Adidas Match Black 3.4 2025 specs

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

| Spec | Adidas Match Black 3.4 2025 |
| --- | --- |
| Shape | Diamond |
| Weight | 360 to 375 g |
| Balance | Medium |
| Core | EVA Soft Performance |
| Feel | Medium-Soft |
| Face | Fiberglass |
| Frame | Fiberglass |
| Playing style | All-round |
| Season | 2025 |
| RRP | Not listed |

## What the specs mean on court

On the numbers, the Adidas Match Black 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, intermediate right-side players, advanced attackers 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 softer core holds the ball longer and gives easy depth at slow swing speeds, at the cost of some precision on hard hits.

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 Match Black 3.4 2025

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

| Racket | Shape | Weight | Feel | RRP |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Adidas Match Black Lime 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/adidas/match-black-lime-2026) | Diamond | 360 to 375 g | Medium-Soft | €75 |
| [Adidas Match Blue 3.4 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/adidas/match-blue-3-4-2025) | Diamond | 360 to 375 g | Medium-Soft | - |
| [Adidas Match Black 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/adidas/match-black-2026) | Diamond | 360 to 375 g | Medium-Soft | €75 |
| [Adidas Match Light 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/adidas/match-light-2026) | Diamond | 345 to 360 g | Medium-Soft | €75 |
| [Adidas Match Light 3.4 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/adidas/match-light-3-4-2025) | Diamond | 345 to 360 g | Medium-Soft | €75 |
| [Adidas Drive Black 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/adidas/drive-black-2026) | Round | 360 to 375 g | Medium-Soft | €80 |

## Check it against 1,417 other rackets

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## Questions about the Adidas Match Black 3.4 2025

### Is the Adidas Match Black 3.4 2025 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 Match Black 3.4 2025 a power or a control racket?

It plays as an all-round racket. The diamond shape and medium balance put the sweet spot high on the face, which adds power on the smash.

### How heavy is the Adidas Match Black 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 Match Black 3.4 2025 good for tennis elbow?

For a player with arm trouble it scores 71 out of 98, poor fit. The softer core absorbs more of the impact. See a physio if the pain persists.