The Metalbone Ctrl 2026 is the unexpected member of the Metalbone family - same 3K carbon construction as the attack flagship, but in a round shape tuned for control and placement rather than power.
The concept works: pro-grade carbon face for pace and consistency, round head for sweet spot coverage. The result is a racket that hits with genuine authority from all areas of the court while remaining more forgiving than the diamond versions.
At EUR 390 it is identically priced to the Attack Metalbone. The choice is simple - if you win points through placement and consistency, the Ctrl; if you win through power, the standard Metalbone.
A bold choice from Adidas that works well for advanced defensive players.
Who it's for
Best for: Pro-level control players wanting Metalbone carbon in a round, placement-oriented frame
Skip if: Power-first attackers or anyone below advanced
Strengths
- Pro carbon construction in a control-oriented round frame
- Better sweet spot coverage than diamond Metalbone
- Excellent for baseline players who control rallies
- Unique position in the Adidas lineup
Weaknesses
- EUR 390 is expensive for a control racket
- Not a power racket - attackers will be disappointed
- Carbon face still generates vibration on off-center shots
