2026 Adidas Arrow HIT CTRL

The Arrow Hit CTRL is the control-focused racket in Adidas's current top range: the same chassis as their power model, tuned instead for precision, quick hands and comfort. It suits the player who takes time away from opponents and wins by placing the ball, not by out-hitting them.

The one feature worth knowing by name is the Intelligent Balance System — movable weights in the side rails that let you shift the feel back towards your hand for faster reactions, or forward for more punch on the smash. If your game changes, the racket can change with it.

Day to day it moves quickly for blocks and counters, the longer handle gives you something to lean on when you step into a shot, and the face grips the ball well enough that spin is dependable rather than a gamble.

Level

Advanced/Pro

Type of game

Control

Shape

Round

Balance

Low

Weight

355-365g

Face

ASC Carbon Fibre

Core

Low-density EVA rubber

Surface

3D Rough

Year

2026

• INTELLIGENT BALANCE SYSTEM — Adjust the balance of your racket to match your playing style with the innovative IBS weight system. Two lateral rails and movable weights, adjustable with an Allen key, let you fine-tune it easily during the game.
• MUSCLE POWER SYSTEM — A structure of carbon tendons that run through the heart of the racket to increase torsional resistance.
• POWER GROOVE — A rail inserted into the profile of the racquet increases structural rigidity and enhances power.
• EXTRA POWER GRIP — The longer grip increases inertia and power in shots.
• SOFT PERFORMANCE — Low-density EVA rubber that provides excellent ball output and comfort in the game. racquets with this type of rubber are identified by the black cap.
• ROUND — The round format places more weight near the grip, providing the player with greater control in defensive shots, which require more agility in their movements.

Free tracked delivery on orders over R1,000. Central areas receive orders in 1–3 working days; outlying areas can take a few days longer via regional couriers.