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Adidas Cross It Light Martita Ortega 2026
This padel racket Adidas round is an ideal model for a level intermediate and stands out for Sweet Spot.
R.R.P 300€
270.00€
This padel racket Adidas round is an ideal model for a level intermediate and stands out for Sweet Spot.
R.R.P 300€
270.00€
The Adidas Cross IT Light 2026 is the official racket of Martita Ortega for this season, and from the first rally, it makes clear what type of player it is designed for. It is a model aimed at those seeking control, maneuverability, and ease of play over power. It feels very light, with that technology in the neck of the racket that allows air to flow in and makes it move very smoothly. If your game involves placing, building the point, and getting comfortable with everything, it is an option to consider.
The first thing you notice when picking it up is a very marked lightness. From the first hits, the Cross IT Light moves quickly and is easy to handle, something that is even more noticeable when the ball comes awkwardly or low. The DAF system in the neck improves aerodynamics and reduces the air resistance that sometimes makes the gesture clumsier. On the court, it feels agile, lively, and very easy to place.
The touch is at a very pleasant point, with a medium feel that fits very well with the EVA Soft Energy rubber. The impact does not transmit annoying vibrations, making the overall sensation comfortable even when the rally extends. The construction with 24K aluminized carbon gives it a clear rigidity in the plane, one that does not crumple upon impact, but without turning it into a dry or uncomfortable racket. The combination of firmness and ease of use is well achieved.
The detail of the long handle also stands out, as it provides a more comfortable grip and facilitates the two-handed backhand. The grip is larger than in regular Adidas models, although it does not reach the level of an Arrow Hit or a Baolat, and this slightly changes the perception of balance depending on how it is held. Still, in play, it feels with a balanced medium balance, very easy to move and with quite a bit of control. The Spin Blade Mort texture completes the set with a rough 3D surface that grips the ball well.
The key back there is its very high ball exit, and this version responds particularly well in that regard. In defense, it helps a lot to get out difficult balls without needing to force the arm, something that is quite noticeable when arriving late or when the ball is stuck in the corner. That joint work between the EVA Soft Energy rubber and the aerodynamics of the DAF system means that simply accompanying the shot allows the ball to come back with depth.
High lobs come out easily and with good height, making it simple and quite natural to recover position. On slow balls or forced defenses, it provides that extra help that is greatly appreciated, because even with an incomplete gesture, the ball comes out lively and fast. In short balls and control shots, it behaves in a very secure and precise manner, with a low error feeling. It is a racket designed to play with margin and keep the ball in play.
However, from the back, it does not feel like a racket for accelerating the point or changing the rhythm through ball weight. Its approach goes another way: building with patience, defending comfortably, and waiting for the right ball. If you come from more aggressive models, here you will notice less violence in the final exit of the shot, although in return, you gain a lot of regularity. For those who base their game on sustaining, placing, and returning again and again, it performs very well.
At the net, the overall feeling is one of great comfort. Volleys come out controlled and well-directed, with more focus on placement than pure speed, and that fits with the DNA of this Adidas. Thanks to its great maneuverability, you can adjust the face at the last moment quite easily, which is very useful in quick exchanges or when needing to block a difficult ball. It responds quickly when you need to react in tight spaces.
In trays, it leaves very clean sensations, as it allows for deep play with hardly any effort and with a fairly wide margin of safety. The rough Spin Blade Mort texture does contribute in this area: in the cut volley, the ball grips more, and in shots intended for a vibora or tray with spin, you can extract an extra that is harder to find with a smooth surface. However, it does not have excessive power at the top, so if you want to impart more speed or aggression, you need to put a lot of your own hand into it. At the net, it offers good control, but it is not a racket to impose on the opponent through ball weight.
Here the racket makes its approach very clear: power is limited and it is not designed to finish points through smashing. When the situation is favorable, you can tighten and place the ball well, but always from a more controlled approach, more about continuity than definition. It aligns with its round shape, its EVA Soft Energy rubber, and a game philosophy oriented towards control.
Compared to an offensive racket or a version designed for strong hits, the Cross IT Light 2026 clearly plays in another register. It is a model with exquisite control, very easy to use and not aggressive at all, ideal for those who want to organize the point and maintain regularity. The construction in 24K aluminized carbon means that the plane does not absorb too much energy, but the overall set still prioritizes ball control over final speed. If what you are looking for is power to close quickly, this is not the way; if you want precision and ease to play many balls in a row, then yes.
What gives the most confidence after a short use is its very wide sweet spot, very accessible in the center of the plane. This translates into a racket that is easy to hit and with good tolerance, one of those with which it is difficult to miss too much even when the impact is not perfect.
With a weight that ranges between 345 and 360 grams, this Adidas feels really light in the hand. The long handle adds comfort to the grip, and the perceived balance, close to the handle but within a balanced medium range, allows for quick reactions in almost any situation. The medium feel of the EVA Soft Energy rubber helps make hitting pleasant and without annoying vibrations. If one of your priorities is to play with a fast, comfortable, and easy-to-move racket, this is one of its strong points.
Its price is around €299.95, so we are talking about a racket positioned in the professional/top range by price, although by play profile it fits more into an intermediate to advanced use focused on control and maneuverability. At that economic level, premium materials are expected, and here they are with 24K aluminized carbon, EVA Soft Energy rubber, Spin Blade Mort, and DAF system, but it is also an expensive racket for being a round control model. In fact, within the market, there are very manageable control options for much less money, and that is something worth considering. As is common with almost all rackets in this segment, it is normal for its price to decrease over the months, and when the next version approaches, it may become a much more interesting purchase.
It fits very well with intermediate and advanced players who prioritize control, regularity, and point construction. It works especially well for those who value ball exit, maneuverability, and a wide sweet spot over pure power, something very much in line with Martita Ortega’s style of play. If you like to place, defend comfortably, and play with patience, it fits well. If you are an offensive player who needs an aggressive racket to impart speed and close quickly, this is not the most logical option.
The Adidas Cross IT Light 2026 is very focused on a specific profile: lightness, control, and real ease of play. It is not a racket for smashing or dominating through power, but it is a very valid option for competing with order, making few mistakes, and getting comfortable with almost everything. If that is your padel, it can fit very well; if you are looking for more power at the top, it is advisable to look elsewhere.
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