Metalbone Ctrl 3.2 Owners: Any Tips on Adjusting Racket Weight?

nomansland

Loving my Metalbone Ctrl 3.2 after two weeks. I'm thinking of keeping the balance as is, but curious if folks have removed or adjusted the weights to lighten it up. Any experience on how it changes the racket feel?

Americano

nomansland The upper weights made the racket excessively top-heavy, aggravating my tennis elbow issues. Despite that, I must admit, it does add an extra flair to my smashes, making them more enjoyable.

Goldenpoint

After having my Metalbone Ctrl 3.2 for a few months, I took my coach's advice and embarked on a weight adjustment journey. It began with removing all the weights, followed by a gradual addition of silver weights at different positions.

After reaching a point where it got too heavy, causing discomfort in my wrist, I decided to go weightless. Now, playing without any weights, the racket feels perfect, and I'm absolutely loving the game with this setup. It's amazing how a simple adjustment can make a world of difference!

padelrocks

Picture a gym dumbbell with a 3kg weight on one end. Now, envision another dumbbell with the same 3kg on one end and an extra 1kg on the opposite end. Despite the first being lighter overall, the second is far easier to handle.

It's all about counterweight balance, and this is precisely why Adidas implemented it. Although Galán himself doesn't use the weights, initial customer feedback highlighted difficulties in quick turns, especially on volleys. That's when Adidas introduced the counterweight system to address this maneuverability challenge.