Adidas
Cross It Team CTRL 2026
The Adidas Cross It Team CTRL 2026 is the entry-level model in the Cross It range: round, Fiberglas face, EVA Soft Performance core. Comfort 8 and sweetspot 8 make it suitable for beginners and players with some experience.
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Control focused • Comfortable • Forgiving
The Adidas Cross It Team CTRL 2026 is the entry-level model in the Cross It range: a round shape with a Fiberglas face and EVA Soft Performance core. Comfort 8/10 and sweetspot 8/10 make it an accessible, forgiving racket that provides plenty of help as you develop your technique. Fiberglas is the defining material. It is softer and more flexible than carbon: the ball stays on the face slightly longer, producing a forgiving feel on contact (forgiveness 8/10) and only mildly penalising off-centre hits. The trade-off is a less direct response than the carbon models higher up the range. The round shape with a higher balance delivers a surprisingly useful smash rating of 7/10 for an entry-level model, while control 8/10 remains the focus. Power 6/10 keeps the racket manageable for players still working on consistency. As an entry-level model, it sits below the carbon control variants Carbon CTRL and CTRL. Players looking to move to a more direct carbon response within the range should consider the Carbon CTRL.
The Adidas Cross It Team CTRL 2026 weighs 360–375g, has a round shape and high balance. Profile: 38mm. Face: Fiberglas. Core: EVA Soft Performance. Frame: Fiberglas. Recommended price ~€180.
As a Team model, this is the entry point in the Cross It range. Its Fiberglas face places it below the carbon control variants Carbon CTRL and CTRL, with a softer, more accessible playing character.
Cross It entry-level control 2026:
| Model | Face | Level | Contact feel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team CTRL | Fiberglas | Entry level | Soft, forgiving |
| Carbon CTRL | Carbon Aluminized 18K | Mid | Comfortable, direct |
| CTRL | Carbon Aluminized 15K | Mid-expert | Firm, direct |
Technologies:
- Dynamic Air Flow, open holes in the bridge that reduce air resistance
- 11 Thirteen, eleven central holes with a smaller diameter than the other thirteen for stiffness
- Extra Power Grip, a longer handle that shifts more mass towards the head
- Spin Blade Mold, surface texture for spin potential
- Structural Reinforcement, perimeter reinforcement against torsion
- Smart Holes Curve, a hole pattern designed for an even sweet spot
Comfort 8 and sweetspot 8 are the core scores. Fiberglas is softer and more flexible than carbon: the ball stays on the face slightly longer, giving a forgiving contact feel. For beginners and players with some experience who do not yet hit every ball centrally, this is the key feature.
Forgiveness is rated 8/10. The round shape and Smart Holes Curve layout keep the hitting area large and even, so off-center contact is penalized mildly. Control is rated 8/10: the soft, predictable contact makes placement accessible.
The higher balance delivers a surprisingly useful smash rating of 7/10 for an entry-level model: there is enough weight in the head to finish an overhead. Power is rated 6/10, keeping the racket manageable for players working on consistency. Defence is rated 7/10.
The trade-off is a less direct response than the carbon models. Spin is rated 6/10: the Fiberglas face and soft core provide less grip and bite on spin shots than a carbon face. For experienced players seeking maximum feedback, this is the material ceiling.
For beginners and players with some experience who are developing their technique. The Fiberglas face and EVA Soft Performance core provide a soft, forgiving contact feel that mildly penalizes off-center contact.
The Team CTRL has a Fiberglas face (soft, accessible, entry-level), while the Carbon CTRL has a Carbon Aluminized 18K face (more direct, higher-end). The Team CTRL is the affordable entry point; the Carbon CTRL is the logical step up within the range.
Yes. The forgiving Fiberglas platform, large sweetspot and comfort make it a suitable racket to start with or to use when moving from a basic racket to a more technical model.
Limited. The higher balance provides a useful smash for an entry-level model, but with power 6 the emphasis is on control and comfort. Players wanting more attacking power should look at the Cross It Carbon within the range.
Advantages
Comfort 8 and forgiveness 8: soft, accessible Fiberglas contact feel
Sweetspot 8 thanks to the round shape and Smart Holes Curve
Low price point: affordable entry into the Adidas ecosystem
Higher balance provides a useful smash for an entry-level model
Considerations
Fiberglas face: less direct response than carbon models
Power 6 and spin 6: limited attacking and spin potential
Not intended for experienced players seeking maximum response
What you will notice as a player
The sweet spot offers forgiveness: slightly imperfect contact loses little accuracy.
Comfortable in long matches: the racket cushions contact well, with little feedback in your arm.
No pronounced weakness, but no single shot where the racket particularly stands out either.
Which shots are affected most?
| Situation | What will you notice? |
|---|---|
| Defense | Reasonable: a calm swing returns most balls off the glass. |
| Volley | Comfortable and stable; aiming is easy and you keep the ball low. |
| Bandeja | Very easy to control: the ball stays low and predictable, ideal for controlling the court. |
| Vibora | It works, but speed and bite must mostly come from your own technique. |
| Smash | Enough power, but you still need to put considerable effort into the swing. |
| Block | Stable: the racket is ready in time and returns the ball with control. |
| Off-center ball | Forgiving: just outside the sweet spot you lose little and the ball stays on course. |
Well suited to
Less suited to
This racket is likely to suit you if you…
have a sensitive arm and need cushioning
want more comfort and cushioning
want plenty of help from your racket
want more control and placement
This racket may disappoint if you…
want a very direct, crisp feel
want a light and agile racket
You will probably appreciate this racket if you…
- •value control and placement more than maximum power;
- •want a forgiving racket with a generous sweet spot;
- •want a balanced racket that handles every shot;
You may run into limitations if you…
- •want a pronounced specialist rather than an all-round racket;
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