adidas RX Team CTRL Composite Pickleball Paddle
adidas RX Team CTRL Composite Pickleball Paddle is known for calm touch and stable feel.
Best for
Forgiving feelPower & paceTouch & control
Not for
Budget-first buyersPlayers who want a radically different feel
Typical price
$99
In rankings
At a glance
Strength
control
Players often describe a calm, predictable feel on resets and soft shots.
Strength
power
It’s frequently described as easy to generate pace without overswinging.
Our grade
Excellent
Competitive standout
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- controlPlayers often describe a calm, predictable feel on resets and soft shots.
- powerIt’s frequently described as easy to generate pace without overswinging.
- forgivenessOff-center hits tend to stay usable, which helps on defense and speed-up exchanges.
What people are saying
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Touch & Control
- Soft shots land with easy to place, and resets feel easy to place.
- It’s easy to keep the ball low thanks to confidence-inspiring at the kitchen.
Power
- Most feedback points to punchy without feeling wild.
- It tends to feel lively when you step in, especially in hands battles at the net.
Spin
- The first impression is easy to roll topspin.
- In real play, it shows up as confident on angles.
Stability
- Players often call out less twisty on mishits when on defense when contact isn’t perfect.
- On off-center contact, the paddle stays solid against pace.
Value
- The value proposition comes down to priced like a premium paddle.
- The first impression is good value when on sale.
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