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Buy the Metalbone CTRL only at advanced level with the budget to match; otherwise the Equation WPT is excellent tournament value.
Tour-grade Adidas against tournament-grade Nox — both serious rackets.
The Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 at £270-330 is built for pros: 360-375g diamond, high balance, EVA Hard Performance core, 18K carbon face, Smart Holes for stability. Outstanding control at high speeds, but punishing for imperfect technique.
The Nox Equation WPT at £160 sits one tier down but still competes seriously. The Equation series is Nox's all-court tournament line — more forgiving than the AT10 attacking range, more aggressive than the ML10 control range.
The Equation is the smarter buy for most. You're saving £100-170, getting a racket built for tournament play, and avoiding the unforgiving feel of Hard EVA. The Metalbone CTRL is genuinely better in expert hands, but "better" only counts if you can use it.
If you're at the level where 18K carbon makes a difference, you already know it. Everyone else: Equation WPT.
Hand-written editorial — not auto-generated. By Gary, RacketRise.
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| Category | Padel Rackets | Padel Rackets |
| Sport | Padel | Padel |
| Skill Level | Advanced | Intermediate |
| Weight | 360-375g | 360-375g |
| Shape | Diamond | Hybrid |
| Balance | High | Medium |
| Core | EVA Hard Performance | — |
| Surface | 18K Carbon fibre | Carbon fibre |
| Thickness | 38mm | 38mm |
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The main differences are: Shape: Adidas Metalbone has Diamond vs Hybrid. Balance: Adidas Metalbone has High vs Medium. Surface: Adidas Metalbone has 18K Carbon fibre vs Carbon fibre. Overall, the Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket is best for advanced players while the Nox Equation WPT Padel Racket suits intermediate players.
Neither is specifically designed for beginners — the Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket suits advanced players and the Nox Equation WPT Padel Racket suits intermediate players. Beginners may find both challenging.
The Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket (£270-330) costs more than the Nox Equation WPT Padel Racket (£160). Whether the premium is worth it depends on your skill level — if you are advanced players, the extra investment in the Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket can pay off.