adidas Adipower CTRL 3.2 Light
Who This Paddle Is For
control
Lightweight control-focused widebody; lighter swing weight for quick hands.
About the adidas Adipower CTRL 3.2 Light
The adidas Adipower CTRL 3.2 Light is a widebody-shape pickleball paddle with a carbon fiber face over a 16mm core. It comes in around 7.3–7.7 oz with a 5" grip. Listed price: $149.99.
Playstyle fit: control. The widebody shape favors a forgiving sweet spot.
Lightweight control-focused widebody; lighter swing weight for quick hands.
Available direct from adidas.
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16mm core, carbon fiber face. Soft, plush feel and a forgiving sweet spot. Best for dinkers and counter-attackers who win at the kitchen line.
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across our 322-paddle catalog. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 1.1 / 10
- Hand speed
- 9.9 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 10.0 / 10
- Touch
- 9.9 / 10
- Spin
- 4.4 / 10
Bottom 2% of catalog on power
Top 2% of catalog on hand speed
Top 26% of catalog on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
Below the catalog median on spin
Who it's for
Best for 3.0+ players who want a forgiving control feel who play with a quick, hands-first style. The widebody profile gives you a generous sweet spot, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the adidas Adipower CTRL 3.2 Light USA Pickleball approved?
USA Pickleball approval status for the adidas Adipower CTRL 3.2 Light is not yet verified. Check equipment.usapickleball.org for the latest status before tournament play.
What's the core thickness of the adidas Adipower CTRL 3.2 Light?
The adidas Adipower CTRL 3.2 Light uses a 16mm polymer honeycomb core paired with a carbon fiber face. Thicker cores (16mm+) trade some power for better control and a softer feel.
Who is the adidas Adipower CTRL 3.2 Light best for?
The adidas Adipower CTRL 3.2 Light is best for players who prioritize a control game and prefer a widebody shape, in the 7.3–7.7 oz weight range.
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