Adidas Adipower Woman Lite 3.1 20228

Conclusion

Light and forgiving, this Adipower makes resets, lobs and quick volleys easy, which suits beginners and intermediates who win points with placement. Players who finish with flat smashes should look elsewhere: the soft core and fiberglass face give limited pace, and smashes need clean technique.

Power5.2/10
Control8.7/10
Defense9.1/10
Offense6.8/10
Maneuverability9.5/10

Padel Racket Review - Adidas Adipower Woman Lite 3.1 2022

Adidas · 2022

Reviewed & Researched by Lars Kloezeman

Lars Kloezeman

Tactical right-side player who builds points and reads the game

Tactical right side player who is not afraid of using every trick in the book to "disturb the rhytm" of the opponent.

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The Adidas Adipower Woman Lite 3.1 2022 is a light, control-oriented racket. It combines a round head with a braided fiberglass face and frame and a soft EVA core, and it weighs 341–355g with an even balance. The result is a forgiving, precise racket that puts maneuverability and touch ahead of raw power. Its rough surface grips the ball and helps with spin.

How it plays..

Our take: Lars's summary

This racket helps most in long rallies. The light swing weight and large sweet spot keep defense and volleys consistent, and the soft core takes the sting out of hard-hitting opponents. The trade-off is ball output: players who build points patiently but still want some free pace on attacking balls will have to create it themselves.

Defense

Defense

Defense is where the racket is strongest. Low weight and an even balance make quick reactions easy, and the soft EVA core absorbs pace, so countering hard hitters takes less effort. Lobs and defensive shots from the back of the court come off controlled and precise.

Attack

Offense

This is not a power racket. It works for players who attack with placement and spin, and the rough surface helps put spin on volleys and drives. Smashes need good timing and technique to get real pace, so players who rely on brute force will find the ball comes off slower than they want.

Netplay

Net play

At the net the low weight pays off. Fast exchanges and reactive volleys stay under control, and the medium-soft touch gives good feel on drop shots and touch plays. The frame also stays stable when the volley rallies speed up.

Our Advice for New Players

Beginners

A good racket to learn with. The forgiving sweet spot and comfortable feel build confidence, and the control-first design rewards clean technique instead of hiding bad habits. Its low weight also keeps fatigue down.

Our Advice for Intermediate Players

Intermediates

This is the best fit. Intermediates developing a tactical, placement-based game get the control and maneuverability to try more varied shots and to work on their court positioning.

Competitive level

Advanced players

Advanced players who value control and comfort will like the precision and the quick recovery between shots. Those who play a power game will find it short on hitting power.

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 Lars Kloezeman's playing profile as an editorial lens. Not play-tested.

Pros & Cons

Strengths

  • Excellent maneuverability at the net
  • Large, forgiving sweet spot
  • Stable, controlled defense and lobs
  • Comfortable medium-soft feel
  • Good spin from the rough surface

Considerations

  • Limited power for heavy hitters
  • Smashes need clean technique

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Perfect For

Recommended for

Beginner and intermediate players who build points with placement and defense and want a light racket that stays easy to handle through long matches.

Skill level

Beginner, Intermediate

Court position

Right

Play style

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

Best at: Maneuverability (9.5/10)

Average: 7.9/10

Video Reviews

PALAS que quizás NO CONOCÍAS: REVIEW ADIDAS 2022 | ADIPOWER 3.1

Review adipower WOMAN Lite por Seba Nerone | adidas padel

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The large, forgiving sweet spot, low weight and comfortable medium-soft feel make it an easy racket to learn with.

Full Specs

Shape

Round

Weight

Light (341–355g)

Balance

Balanced (Even)

Touch

Medium Soft

Core

Soft

Surface

Braided Fiber Glass

Texture

Rough

Year

2022

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