Compare the Adidas 2026 padel racket range, including Metalbone, Cross It, Arrow Hit, RX, Match and Drive. Find the right Adidas racket by level, playing style, feel, balance, power and control.
The Adidas 2026 padel racket range is organised around beginner-friendly lines like Match, Drive and RX, modern control and manoeuvrability lines like Cross It, the new Arrow Hit family replacing Adipower, and the premium Metalbone line for advanced performance and adjustable power.
Start here if the Adidas range feels confusing. Because apparently one brand needed several families, sub-families and naming conventions just to hit a ball over glass.
| Adidas family | Best for | Level | Feel | Main models |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match / Drive | First racket, comfort, affordability | Beginner | Soft / comfortable | Match, Drive |
| RX | Development, control, forgiveness | Beginner / intermediate | Soft / forgiving | RX models |
| Cross It | Manoeuvrability, control, technical play | Intermediate / advanced | Medium-soft to medium | Cross It Light, Carbon, Control |
| Arrow Hit | Customisation, control, power | Intermediate / advanced | Medium / medium-soft | Carbon Control, Carbon Attack, Control, Attack |
| Metalbone Team | Comfort and accessible Metalbone feel | Intermediate | Soft / comfortable | Team Light, Team |
| Metalbone Carbon / Metalbone, HRD | Premium performance, power, adjustability | Advanced | Medium-hard | Carbon, Carbon Control, Metalbone, Hard |
Fast recommendations by player type and racket family.
If you are buying your first racket and want comfort, affordability and easy handling.
If you are improving and want comfort, control and forgiveness.
If you want manoeuvrability, control and a more technical feel.
If you want a modern Adidas performance racket with stability and customisation.
If you want comfort with a more premium Adidas profile.
If you are an advanced attacking player looking for power and adjustability.
Adidas’ 2026 padel range is closely connected to its professional player team. These player-linked models help show how each racket family is positioned, from Ale Galán’s attacking Metalbone setup to Marta Ortega’s lighter Cross It profile and Ari Sánchez’s new Arrow Hit range.
Ale Galán is linked with the Adidas Metalbone family, Adidas’ premium power and adjustability range. This is the reference line for advanced attacking players who want a higher balance, strong aerial performance and a more demanding feel.
Best for: Advanced power players, aggressive overheads and players comfortable with a more technical racket.
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Marta Ortega is linked with the Adidas Cross It family, especially lighter and more manoeuvrable models. Cross It is built around speed, control and handling, making it a strong option for players who value fast reactions and comfort without losing performance.
Best for: Players who want lightness, control, manoeuvrability and a more fluid racket through the air.
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Ari Sánchez joined Adidas in 2026 and is linked with the new Arrow Hit family, the range that replaces Adipower. Arrow Hit introduces a more modern structure and, in selected models, adjustable balance technology for players who want control, power and customisation.
Best for: Technical players who want precision, stability and adaptable attacking performance.
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Pol Hernández is associated with the Arrow Hit Carbon Control profile, a more controlled version of the Arrow Hit concept. This type of racket makes sense for players who want stability, comfort and precision rather than maximum head-heavy power.
Best for: Control-focused players, technical players and improving competitors who want a stable Adidas performance racket.
Shop Arrow Hit Control| Adidas player | Racket family | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| Ale Galán | Metalbone | Advanced attacking players who want power and adjustability. |
| Marta Ortega | Cross It | Players who want lightness, control and manoeuvrability. |
| Ari Sánchez | Arrow Hit | Technical players who want precision, control and adaptable power. |
| Pol Hernández | Arrow Hit Carbon Control | Players who want stability, comfort and a controlled performance feel. |
Use the cards below to compare the main Adidas 2026 product families before jumping into the full collection.
Beginner to intermediate. Round shape, comfort, control, forgiving sweet spot, fibreglass and Soft Performance EVA.
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First racket, comfort, affordability and easy handling for newer players moving away from rental rackets.
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Accessible Adidas line for players who want large sweet spot, comfort and easy control from the first sessions.
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Modern performance line built around manoeuvrability, control and a more technical feel.
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The new Adidas performance family replacing Adipower, with control, attack and adjustable-weight options.
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Premium Adidas performance family for power, adjustability and more demanding attacking play.
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Each Adidas 2026 family has a different purpose. This section explains the main role of each one without forcing customers to decode racket taxonomy like they are studying ancient inscriptions.
RX is designed for beginner to intermediate players who want a round shape, soft feel and confidence while developing technique.
Match and Drive are the most accessible Adidas lines, built for comfort, affordability and easy playability.
Cross It suits players who want speed through the air, control, better materials and a more defined performance feel.
Arrow Hit replaces Adipower and introduces a modern structure, Muscle Power System and adjustable weight in selected models.
Team models are softer and more accessible, making them a better entry into the Metalbone family.
Carbon and main Metalbone models are more demanding, more powerful and better suited to advanced or strong intermediate players.
Choose Metalbone if you want premium power, adjustability and a more demanding feel. Choose Cross It if you want manoeuvrability, control and a more technical but less aggressive profile.
Metalbone is the premium power family. Arrow Hit is the new performance line replacing Adipower, with control and attack versions plus adjustable weight on the regular models.
Cross It focuses more on manoeuvrability and control. Arrow Hit feels more structural and performance-focused, with stronger customisation and attack options.
Match and Drive are the easiest entry points for new players. RX gives developing players more support for control, comfort and progression.
Metalbone Team is softer and more accessible. Metalbone Carbon is firmer, more precise and better suited to players who want controlled attacking performance.
Metalbone gives power, rebound and adjustability. Metalbone Hard is firmer and aimed at advanced attacking players who want a harder feel and high balance.
The best Adidas rackets for beginners because they focus on comfort, forgiveness and clean contact.
Choose RX for control and confidence. Choose Metalbone Team if you want a more premium Adidas feel while keeping comfort.
These models suit players who want precision, stability and a more controlled response.
These are better options for attacking players who want higher balance, stronger aerial performance or adjustability.
These models suit players who prioritise easy handling, soft impact and reduced difficulty.
These models reward stronger technique, cleaner contact and players who can handle more demanding performance rackets.
The best Adidas padel racket depends on your level and playing style. Beginners should look at Match, Drive or RX. Improving players can consider RX, Cross It or Metalbone Team. Advanced attacking players should compare Arrow Hit, Metalbone, Metalbone Carbon and Metalbone Hard.
Metalbone is Adidas’ premium performance family, with more power, adjustability and demanding performance. Cross It is more focused on manoeuvrability, control and a technical feel.
Arrow Hit replaces the Adipower range in the Adidas 2026 collection. It introduces a new structure, the Muscle Power System and adjustable frame weight technology in the regular Arrow Hit models.
Yes. Adidas RX is a good option for beginners and developing players because it uses a round shape, soft materials and a forgiving sweet spot to support control and comfort.
The easiest Adidas rackets to use are usually Match, Drive and RX models because they prioritise comfort, forgiveness and easier handling.
For power, compare Arrow Hit Attack, Metalbone, Metalbone Carbon and Metalbone Hard. Metalbone Hard is best suited to advanced attacking players who can manage a harder, higher-balance racket.
For control, look at Cross It Control, Arrow Hit Control and Metalbone Carbon Control. RX is also a strong control-focused option for developing players.
Main Metalbone models are generally not the easiest option for beginners because they are more demanding. Beginner or early intermediate players are usually better served by Match, Drive, RX or Metalbone Team Light.
You can buy Adidas padel rackets in Australia from Padel Racket, an Australian specialist padel retailer with the Adidas 2026 range available online.
Demo availability can vary by model and location. Check the product page or contact Padel Racket for current Adidas demo options in Australia.
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