Adidas Adipower 3.4 CTRL Pro 2025 Alejandro Ruiz8.2

Conclusion

Reliable placement and a large sweet spot make the Adipower 3.4 CTRL Pro a strong pick for intermediate and advanced players who build points from the back and at the net. Pure attackers who want free power on the smash should look elsewhere. The trade-off: extra punch comes from adding weights and good technique, not from the frame itself.

Power7.8/10
Control8.5/10
Defense8.2/10
Offense7.9/10
Maneuverability8.0/10

Padel Racket Review - Adidas Adipower 3.4 CTRL Pro 2025 Alejandro Ruiz

Adidas · 2025

Reviewed & Researched by Bowe Frankema

Bowe Frankema

All-court player who prizes control, feel and spin

Bowe is convinced that the racket, shoes, court are the problem, never his own abilities.

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The Adidas Adipower 3.4 CTRL Pro 2025 is a control racket developed with Alejandro "Capitán América" Ruiz. It is a round racket in the medium weight class (356–370g), with a medium-hard touch and a rough surface. Its main feature is the Weight & Balance System: weight screws in the bridge that you add to raise the balance for attack, or remove to shift the racket toward control. It sits in the Premium Pro price category, from around €250.

How it plays..

Our take: Bowe's summary

The weight system is the reason to pick this racket over a standard control frame. Without weights it plays as a precise, balanced round racket; with them you get more on the smash. The medium-hard touch gives clear feedback on contact without being harsh on the arm, which suits players who want to feel where the ball goes. Players who want the racket to do the hitting for them will find the output modest.

Defense

In defense

Defense is where this racket does its best work. The round shape and balanced weight keep it stable under pressure, and lobs come off with good height and depth, so you can reset the point. The large sweet spot helps most here: when a hard smash catches you off-centre, the ball still goes back under control.

Attack

In attack

Power is sufficient rather than big. Smashes get good acceleration and, more important, accuracy, so you can aim for corners and angles. Adding weights raises the head weight and gives more punch. The racket rewards technique and does not overpower the ball for you.

Netplay

At the net

The racket is maneuverable and responsive at the net. Volleys go where you aim them, and its stability absorbs pace from hard incoming balls. There is enough feedback for drop shots, and you can still put away a high ball when it comes.

Our Advice for New Players

Beginners

A beginner can grow into it, but it feels more demanding than an entry-level racket and the medium-hard response takes time to get used to. If you buy it early, start without weights to build consistency and add them as your technique improves. The large sweet spot helps during that learning phase.

Our Advice for Intermediate Players

Intermediate players

This is the level the racket fits best. Once the basics are in place, the mix of control and adjustable balance supports both defensive consistency and a more aggressive style. It has no clear weak area, from the back of the court to the net.

Competitive level

Advanced players

At a higher level, the weight system lets you adapt the racket to an opponent, the court conditions or a tactical plan. The control helps with precise placement, and with proper technique there is enough power to finish points. It suits tactical players who build points patiently, not players who want maximum power.

How It Compares

How it compares

The Adidas Metalbone 3.4 2025 is the power option in the same range: a diamond shape with a higher balance point. Pick the Metalbone if you finish points overhead. Pick the Adipower 3.4 CTRL Pro if you win points with placement and want a round, balanced frame with a large sweet spot.

Research & References

Our mission is to help you choose the right padel racket with clear, in-depth reviews that make it easy to level up your game. We start with official specs, then break down each racket’s key properties. Finally, we bring together trusted video and written reviews—summarised into one consistent, easy-to-read overview.

Written by Padelguru from the expert reviews listed above, with Bowe Frankema's playing profile as an editorial lens. Not play-tested.

Pros & Cons

Strengths

  • Precise control and placement
  • Large, forgiving sweet spot
  • Stable in defense, easy lobs
  • Adjustable balance for control or attack
  • Quick and precise at the net

Considerations

  • Limited power for pure attackers
  • Needs sound technique to finish points
  • Demanding for beginners

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Perfect For

Recommended for

Intermediate to advanced all-court players who value control and consistency, with the option to add power through the weight system.

Skill level

Intermediate, High Intermediate

Court position

Right

Play style

Control, Balanced, Defensive, Counter-attacking, Tactical, All-court

Best at: Control (8.5/10)

Average: 8.1/10

Video Reviews

ADIPOWER CTRL 2025 by Álex Ruiz ⚙️ Potencia + Control + Personalización

JUEGO con las NUEVAS PALAS adidas 2025 - ¿Cuál es la Mejor?

¿Cómo funciona el Weight & Balance System de adidas?🤔

Frequently Asked Questions

The Adipower 3.4 CTRL Pro is round and balanced, built for control. The Metalbone 3.4 has a diamond shape and a higher balance point for more power.

Full Specs

Shape

Round

Weight

Medium (356–370g)

Balance

Balanced (Even)

Touch

Medium Hard

Core

Medium

Texture

Rough

Year

2025

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