Adidas Cross It Light 3.5 2026

Speed and control seldom blend as naturally as they do when the racket simply doesn't get in your way. Designed as Marta Ortega's signature model, the Adidas Cross It Light 3.5 2026 is built for players who want to win each point through rhythm, anticipation and placement — without the weight of the racket holding back their preparation. Combining a 24K Aluminized Carbon hitting surface, an EVA Soft Energy core and a round shape with a generous sweetspot, this racket pairs a crisp contact feel with striking comfort. If your padel is all about timing and flow, the Cross It Light 3.5 will feel like a natural extension of your arm.

🧑‍🎾 Who is this product for

The Cross It Light 3.5 2026 is designed for advanced and professional female players whose game is built on control, fast footwork and tactical placement. Thanks to its low weight (345–360 g) and even balance, the racket is exceptionally manoeuvrable, which makes it a great fit for players who play long rallies and count on precision from anywhere on the court. If you're prone to arm fatigue, you'll also get a lot out of the EVA Soft Energy core, which soaks up vibrations effectively. For players with a two-handed backhand, the Extra Power Grip — an extended handle — is a bonus, since it boosts swing inertia without asking for more muscle effort.

💬 First impression from PadeLMQ

Pick up the Cross It Light 3.5 and the first thing that stands out is how easily the racket moves. For a carbon hitting surface, it feels remarkably manoeuvrable — the low balance point and lightweight class keep your swing speed high throughout. The 24K Aluminized Carbon offers a compact feel at impact that's a little stiffer than standard carbon fibre, while the EVA Soft Energy core softens that sensation at the same time with pleasant dampening. During the swing phase, the Dynamic Air Flow side channels clearly help the racket feel smoother and more fluid. In short: a racket that technically skilled players will trust right away to send the ball exactly where they want it.

🧠 Did you know...

On this racket, the 11 Thirteen string pattern pairs smaller holes in the centre with larger holes towards the edges. That gives you a stiffer central zone — good for consistency and clean ball contact — while the total frame weight stays low.

🎾 Key features

• 24K Aluminized Carbon hitting surface – With aluminium built into the carbon fibre, the contact surface becomes stiffer and more reactive, giving a sharp, direct ball exit without giving up comfort completely.
• EVA Soft Energy core (low density) – This soft rubber core soaks up vibrations efficiently, keeps your arm relaxed through long rallies and gives a pleasant, controlled ball feel.
• Round shape with central sweetspot – Thanks to the round geometry, the ideal contact point sits in the middle of the hitting surface, shrinking the margin for error and giving steady precision — even on slightly off-centre contact.
• Dynamic Air Flow – Channels along the sides of the frame lower air resistance during the swing, so racket speed rises noticeably and your preparation gets shorter.
• 11 Thirteen string pattern – A specific mix of smaller holes in the centre and larger ones on the outside stiffens the core of the hitting surface and makes powerful shots more consistent.
• Spin Blade Mold – A structured 3D texture on the hitting surface raises friction between racket and ball at the moment of impact, encouraging spin and variation as the ball leaves the racket.
• Extra Power Grip – The extended handle moves the balance point slightly towards the head and adds swing inertia, which is especially helpful for players with a two-handed backhand.

🧬 Technologies

• Dynamic Air Flow – Adidas technology using side channels in the frame to cut air resistance during the swing, for a faster-feeling racket and more efficiency at impact.
• Spin Blade Mold – Surface texture in three dimensions that improves grip on the ball at impact, so players can put more rotation and variation into their shots.
• 11 Thirteen – Adidas system that sets how the holes in the hitting surface are distributed and sized: smaller holes in the centre for stiffness and consistency, larger ones around the outside to keep the frame lighter.
• Extra Power Grip – Extended handle technology that moves the balance slightly towards the head and adds inertia on powerful shots, without the player needing to supply extra muscle effort.

⚔️ Comparison with the Cross It Light 3.4

Building on its predecessor's DNA, the Cross It Light 3.5 2026 brings in a series of targeted upgrades. Its 24K Aluminized Carbon hitting surface has a stiffer tune than the 3.4 version, which translates into a sharper, more precise feel at contact. The Dynamic Air Flow technology has also been refined, with optimised channel geometry that makes the swing feel smoother still. The 11 Thirteen system — new compared with earlier versions — gives the central zone of the hitting surface extra rigidity, so hard shots become more consistent. Players who knew the 3.4 as a comfortable control racket will feel the 3.5 take a step up in precision and technical sharpness.

🎯 Why this product might be right for you

• Your game is based on speed, timing and tactical placement rather than brute force
• You want a racket that spares your arm through long training sessions and matches
• You play plenty of rallies from the baseline and need a steady ball feel
• You use spin and variation and want a hitting surface that goes along with it
• You hit a two-handed backhand and want a handle that fits it well
• You'd like the lightest model in the Cross It family with no loss in performance
• You play at an advanced or professional level and want uncompromising control

📦 Specifications

• Brand: Adidas
• Model: Cross It Light 3.5
• Collection: 2026
• Shape: Round
• Weight class: 345–360 g (Light)
• Balance: Low / even
• Hitting surface: 24K Aluminized Carbon
• Core: EVA Soft Energy (low density)
• Play style: Control
• Level: Advanced / Professional
• Target group: Women

🔥 PadeLMQ test result

Going by the product specifications, the Adidas Cross It Light 3.5 2026 is clearly a control and speed racket for technically strong players. With its low weight and even balance, manoeuvrability stands out as this model's most striking trait — quite an achievement for a racket with a carbon-aluminized hitting surface. The low-density EVA Soft Energy core offers pleasant dampening and keeps the racket arm-friendly under intensive use. Worth keeping in mind: players after offensive finishing and powerful smashes will notice that the Cross It Light is a control instrument at heart — here, power comes mainly from technique and timing, not from the racket itself.

📊 PadeLMQ icon scores

• 🎯 Control: 🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯
• 💥 Power: 💥💥💥
• 🛏️ Comfort: 🛏️🛏️🛏️🛏️🛏️
• 🎾 Spin: 🎾🎾🎾🎾
• ⚖️ Manoeuvrability: ⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️

💡 Conclusion & Advice

Wondering whether the Cross It Light 3.5 2026 fits your game? Just ask yourself one thing: do you win your points with placement, anticipation and clever play — or with direct power? If the answer is the first, this racket was made with you in mind. Within the Cross It family it's the lightest model, offering the most refined blend of manoeuvrability and control Adidas has created for 2026. Advanced and professional players who play long rallies and want to look after their arm will find a racket here that lets them play each point at their own pace and on their own terms. Ready to let your game flow? Add the Cross It Light 3.5 to your selection.

🛒 Buying at Tienda Padel Point Mechelen

You buy this product on site in our self-service shop at Padel Club Pachanga, Lotelingstraat 5bis, 2812 Muizen (Mechelen). Pick it from the rack yourself, scan the QR code on the electronic price label, pay online and take it with you as soon as your payment is confirmed.

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