adidas RX Carbon CTRL Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle
A strong option with a balanced feel and an easy learning curve.
Best for
All-court playFast handsConfident resets
Not for
Budget-first buyersPlayers who want a radically different feel
Typical price
$149
In rankings
At a glance
Strength
control
Some feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
Strength
power
A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
Our grade
Developing
Score coming soon
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- controlSome feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
- powerA few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
What people are saying
easy resetspunchy popconnected feelclean response
Touch & Control
- Players often call out steady on resets when on defense when contact isn’t perfect.
- Soft shots land with forgiving on soft touch, and resets feel forgiving on soft touch.
Power
- The common thread: quick on putaways.
- Most feedback points to strong on drives.
Feel
- In real play, it shows up as crisp but not harsh.
- The common thread: smooth through impact.
Phrased for clarity.
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