{"product_id":"adidas-cross-it-light-pro-edt-2026","title":"Adidas Cross It Light PRO-EDT 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe adidas Cross It Pro EDT 2026 is Marta Ortega's signature racket: a limited edition round racket built around maneuverability, control and comfort. Our measurement confirms it does exactly what adidas promises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #e2e6ee;border-radius:10px;padding:24px;margin:24px 0;background:#fff;font-family:inherit;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;text-align:center;color:#d12b2b;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;\"\u003eOur measurement\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 4px;text-align:center;color:#1a2a4f;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;font-family:Georgia,'Playfair Display',serif;\"\u003eThe core characteristics at a glance\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px;text-align:center;color:#888;font-size:14px;\"\u003eMeasured on our Wilson Baiardo Tune Pro. Real numbers, not box copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #eee;padding-top:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"color:#1a2a4f;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eHARDNESS\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"color:#d12b2b;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;\"\u003e58 \u003cspan style=\"color:#aaa;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\/ 75\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;height:8px;border-radius:4px;margin:14px 0 8px;background:linear-gradient(to right,#3b82f6,#22c55e,#eab308,#f97316,#ef4444);\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;top:50%;left:32%;width:18px;height:18px;margin-left:-9px;margin-top:-9px;background:#1a2a4f;border:3px solid #fff;border-radius:50%;box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.3);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:12px;color:#999;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003e50 extremely soft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e62 soft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75 extremely hard\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;color:#444;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a2a4f;\"\u003eVery soft.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 58, this racket sits deep in the soft segment. On court that feels like plenty of comfort and a forgiving contact: even shots you don't strike perfectly stay pleasant and controllable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f9fc;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin-top:14px;font-size:13px;color:#555;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:700;color:#1a2a4f;\"\u003eOur hardness scale\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:3px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e50 - 54\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eextremely soft\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:3px 0;font-weight:700;color:#1a2a4f;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e55 - 60\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003every soft\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:3px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e61 - 63\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esoft\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:3px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e64 - 66\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehard\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:3px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e67 - 70\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003every hard\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:3px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e70 +\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eextremely hard\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #eee;padding-top:18px;margin-top:22px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"color:#1a2a4f;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSWINGWEIGHT\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"color:#d12b2b;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;\"\u003e163 \u003cspan style=\"color:#aaa;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\/ 185\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;height:8px;border-radius:4px;margin:14px 0 8px;background:linear-gradient(to right,#3b82f6,#22c55e,#eab308,#f97316,#ef4444);\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;top:50%;left:51%;width:18px;height:18px;margin-left:-9px;margin-top:-9px;background:#1a2a4f;border:3px solid #fff;border-radius:50%;box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.3);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:12px;color:#999;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003e140 weight near hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e162 neutral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e185 weight in head\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;color:#444;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a2a4f;\"\u003eNeutral.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 163 the weight sits neatly in the middle. On court you get a racket that turns smoothly and is easy to aim, without feeling slow. Ideal for quick reactions at the net and a fluid, rhythmic game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f9fc;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin-top:14px;font-size:13px;color:#555;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:700;color:#1a2a4f;\"\u003eOur swingweight scale\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:3px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ebelow 160\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaneuverable\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:3px 0;font-weight:700;color:#1a2a4f;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e161 - 170\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eneutral\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:3px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e171 and higher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estiff\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #eee;padding-top:18px;margin-top:22px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#1a2a4f;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eWEIGHT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#444;font-size:14px;\"\u003e345 to 360 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#1a2a4f;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eBALANCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#444;font-size:14px;\"\u003eeven (neutral)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:20px 0 0;color:#1a2a4f;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn practice:\u003c\/strong\u003e an accessible, comfortable control racket. The very soft core, the round shape and the neutral swingweight make it forgiving, maneuverable and kind to the arm. A racket that puts consistency and enjoyment above raw punch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is this racket for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWell suited to:\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/padelshop.com\/collections\/best-padel-rackets-for-intermediate-players\"\u003eintermediate to advanced player\u003c\/a\u003e who wants control, comfort and maneuverability, and who builds the game with placement and rhythm rather than raw power. Also a pleasant choice for players with a more sensitive arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLess suited to:\u003c\/strong\u003e players chasing maximum power and a head-heavy attack (look at the Metalbone instead).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCross It Pro or Metalbone: which fits you\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth rackets come from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/padelshop.com\/collections\/adidas-padel-rackets\"\u003eadidas Pro EDT 2026 line\u003c\/a\u003e, but they are opposites. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/padelshop.com\/products\/adidas-metalbone-2026\"\u003eMetalbone\u003c\/a\u003e is a diamond-shaped power racket: head-heavy, high swingweight, built to finish points. The Cross It Pro is round, soft and neutrally balanced, built for control, comfort and maneuverability. In short: choose the Metalbone if you want to attack and finish, and the Cross It Pro if you want to steer the game with placement and ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlaying characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe round shape gives a large, centered sweet spot that covers almost the entire face, making it forgiving on shots you don't strike perfectly. Combined with the very soft core you get plenty of comfort and control, while the neutral swingweight keeps the racket moving smoothly through the air and reacting quickly at the net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cross It Pro uses Dynamic Air Flow: open holes in the heart of the blade that reduce air resistance and so increase maneuverability. The 11 Thirteen hole pattern, with eleven smaller central holes alongside thirteen larger ones, adds stiffness, power and durability where it matters. The extended Power Grip increases inertia and therefore the power in your shots. The core is an EVA Soft Energy rubber, which matches the soft, comfortable response we measured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e round\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e advanced \/ pro\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlaying type:\u003c\/strong\u003e control and comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalance:\u003c\/strong\u003e even\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 345 to 360 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 455 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore:\u003c\/strong\u003e EVA Soft Energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24K aluminized carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet spot:\u003c\/strong\u003e center\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e adidas\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Cross It Pro suitable for control players?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, that is what it is built for. The round shape, the very soft core and the neutral swingweight make it a clear control and comfort racket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat level player suits this racket?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a pro model, but thanks to the forgiving round shape and soft core it is also comfortable to play for the intermediate to advanced player who values comfort and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this racket suitable with a sensitive elbow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelatively friendly, thanks to the very soft core, the round shape and the neutral balance. If you genuinely suffer from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/padelshop.com\/collections\/padel-elbow-injury\"\u003epadel elbow\u003c\/a\u003e, feel free to ask us for advice on the best choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I have the racket adjusted to my weight?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. At our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/padelshop.com\/pages\/padel-racket-test\"\u003ePadel Experience Center\u003c\/a\u003e we adjust the racket to your preferred weight and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy at PadelShop.com\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest this racket at our Padel Experience Center in Alphen aan den Rijn, have it adjusted to your preferred weight, and benefit from our own stock and fast worldwide delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adidas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57739507466588,"sku":"Crossitedt2026","price":347.05,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/5736\/5640\/files\/9_ca8b168c-ddcf-462d-8c75-7a3a2f7750c4.png?v=1780299549","url":"https:\/\/padelshop.com\/en-fr\/products\/adidas-cross-it-light-pro-edt-2026","provider":"PadelShop.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}