Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 2025 vs Nox Equation Hard Advanced 2026
Two round rackets, side by side. Specs are the published figures; prices are what US stores charged at our latest check, shipping included.
What actually separates them
- Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 2025 is the heavier of the two, by about 5 g. Heavier frames hit harder and tire the arm sooner.
- Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 2025 has a soft core and Nox Equation Hard Advanced 2026 a medium-hard one, which is the difference you feel first on contact.
- They are aimed at different players: Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 2025 at advanced level, Nox Equation Hard Advanced 2026 at intermediate.
- At our latest check Nox Equation Hard Advanced 2026 was $78.50 cheaper in the US, shipping included.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 2025 | Nox Equation Hard Advanced 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Round | Round |
| Level | Advanced | Intermediate |
| Weight | 355–375 g | 355–365 g |
| Balance | Low (no figure) | Medium (no figure) |
| Thickness | 38 mm | 38 mm |
| Core | EVA Soft Performance | HR3 Hard EVA |
| Core feel | Soft | Medium-hard |
| Face | Carbon Aluminized | Fiber Glass 3K |
| Frame | Octagonal Structure tubular carbon | Carbon |
| Surface | Spin Blade | Exclusive Spin |
Rows that match are greyed out. Specs are published figures from the brand or the store, not lab tests: see each racket's page for the source and the date we checked it.
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