Padel racket comparison

Adidas Cross IT Team CTRL 2026 vs Nox ML10 Ventus Control 3K 2026 Miguel Lamperti

Ratings, shape, weight, balance, feel and prices side by side — and which one suits your game.

In short: the Nox ML10 Ventus Control 3K 2026 hits harder (7.9 vs 7.2 for power); the Nox ML10 Ventus Control 3K 2026 is the more controlled racket (9.0 vs 6.8); the Nox ML10 Ventus Control 3K 2026 is more forgiving thanks to a bigger sweet spot; the Adidas Cross IT Team CTRL 2026 is cheaper today (from €125).

Ratings compared

Adidas Cross IT Team CTRL 2026Nox ML10 Ventus Control 3K 2026
PowerControlReboundManoeuvrabilitySweet spot
7.2Power7.9
6.8Control9.0
7.8Rebound8.4
8.0Manoeuvrability8.4
8.1Sweet spot8.7

Ratings out of 10 by Padelful.

Choose the Adidas Cross IT Team CTRL 2026 if you want

  • to spend less (from €125)

From €125 at Padel Pro Shop

Choose the Nox ML10 Ventus Control 3K 2026 if you want

  • more power on smashes and volleys
  • more control and precision
  • a bigger sweet spot
  • a quicker, more manoeuvrable racket

From €154 at Padel Pro Shop

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Key differences

Both are round rackets, so the differences come from balance, core and faces rather than the outline.

The Adidas Cross IT Team CTRL 2026 has a medium balance against low-medium for the Nox ML10 Ventus Control 3K 2026 Miguel Lamperti, which changes how head-heavy it feels on overheads and how quick it is at the net.

Feel: medium-soft for the Adidas Cross IT Team CTRL 2026, medium for the Nox ML10 Ventus Control 3K 2026 Miguel Lamperti. Softer cores give easier depth at low speed and more comfort; harder cores reward fast swings with precision.

Faces: Fiberglass versus 3K carbon.

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Specifications side by side

Adidas Cross IT Team CTRL 2026Nox ML10 Ventus Control 3K 2026
BrandAdidasNox
Year20262026
ShapeRoundRound
Weight360–375 g360–375 g
BalanceMediumLow-Medium
FeelMedium-SoftMedium
CoreEVA Soft PerformanceHR3
FacesFiberglass3K carbon
FrameCarbon fiberCarbon fiber
Game typeControlControl
Suggested levelBeginnerBeginner
Pro player—Miguel Lamperti's signature line

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Adidas Cross IT Team CTRL 2026 or the Nox ML10 Ventus Control 3K 2026 Miguel Lamperti?

According to Padelful's ratings the Nox ML10 Ventus Control 3K 2026 Miguel Lamperti has more power (7.9/10).

Which is better for beginners?

The Nox ML10 Ventus Control 3K 2026 Miguel Lamperti has the bigger sweet spot (8.7/10 on Padelful), which makes it more forgiving.

Which one is cheaper?

Right now the Adidas Cross IT Team CTRL 2026 starts at €125 and the Nox ML10 Ventus Control 3K 2026 Miguel Lamperti at €154 in the shops we compare. Prices change often.

Where the ratings come from

The Power, Control, Rebound, Manoeuvrability and Sweet spot ratings (out of 10) are by Padelful, shown with their permission. Our lists and “who is it for” notes are based on each racket's published specifications — shape, balance, core hardness, face material and weight. Specifications come from the Padel Rackets catalogue and manufacturers; always check the retailer's product page before buying.

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