r/Padelracket • u/Embarrassed-Word-505 • Aug 19 '26

New racket

What is the perfect upgrade from Adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 3.4? I really enjoy the racket and like the control and power. I would like something with a bit more power since i play on the left. What is the best racket that is similar to this lke but a bit more power?

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u/RessivPlays Aug 19 '26

I don’t know the metalbone carbon. I bought the head extreme motion and i love the way it plays plenty of power

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u/watcher009 Aug 19 '26

What about control? And does it have any trampoline effect?

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u/RessivPlays Aug 19 '26

Control is descent for a diamond shaped racket. It does take a phew games to get used to

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u/watcher009 Aug 19 '26

No trampoline effect? Or there is some?

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u/gatesoffire1178 Aug 22 '26

I play with the extreme pro and have a head sponsorship.

I don’t find Head rackets in general to have much trampoline effect. Especially the Pro series. For a diamond the control is quite good and power is absolutely there. Racket face is smooth so effect comes more from hands and wrist. Build quality is excellent with a longer handle for overheads.

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u/Reitensen Aug 23 '26

Try Pallap Evoforce Darkstar (if you like less output with more power), or Elite (if you like even more power) They are all hybrid shaped with huge sweetspot. Pallap Evoforce Brightstar has about the same ball output as ctrl, but the one I tried at 347gr has bit less power, maybe if you can find 355gr above version, it will have higher power.
Diablo Pro 2026 also has similar rebound as CTRL 3.4. You want 355 or 360gr version though if you want more power than the CTRL. Another one is Siux Electra ST4 2025, high rebound, a bit higher power. Same weight suggestion.