The Adidas Cross It is one of Adidas’s most aggressive rackets — an oversized diamond with Dynamic Air Flow aerodynamics, built for advanced players who want fast, spin-heavy power and a quick swing through the air.
Don’t let the recreational name fool you — the standard Cross It is a power racket. An oversized diamond head loads weight up top for put-away pace, while Adidas’s Dynamic Air Flow channels speed the frame through the air, and the 11Thirteen hole pattern stiffens the head for energy return. It’s built for an aggressive, attacking game.
This review covers its build, specs and on-court feel, and who it’s for. See also our best Adidas padel rackets guide, or browse all our padel gear reviews.
Adidas Cross It at a glance
Why it wins: An oversized aerodynamic power diamond — Dynamic Air Flow speeds the swing and the diamond head delivers fast, spin-heavy put-aways for advanced attackers. (~$130)
- Oversized diamond — top-end power
- Dynamic Air Flow — fast through the air
- 11Thirteen hole pattern for stiffness
- Built for advanced aggressive play
Main features of the Adidas Cross It
The Cross It is Adidas’s aerodynamic attacking frame:
- Oversized diamond shape for maximum power
- Dynamic Air Flow (DAF) aerodynamic channels for swing speed
- 11Thirteen hole pattern stiffens the head for energy return
- Head-heavy balance for put-away pace
- Spin-friendly surface for an aggressive game
Specification of the Adidas Cross It
Here are the full specs of the Adidas Cross It:
- Shape: Oversized diamond
- Weight: ~365–370 g
- Balance: High
- Core: EVA
- Faces: Carbon
- Player level: Advanced
- Type of play: Power
- Pro: —
Our review of the Adidas Cross It
The Cross It is built to attack. The oversized diamond head and high balance load the top of the frame for serious smashing power, and the Dynamic Air Flow channels genuinely help it move faster through the air — useful for getting the racket head around quickly on the volley and the smash. The 11Thirteen hole pattern keeps the head stiff for a sharp energy return.
Like any oversized diamond it’s demanding — the sweet spot is high and mishits punish you — so it’s firmly an advanced racket for aggressive players who finish at the net rather than a recreational pick despite the name.
Pros
- Strong, aerodynamic smashing power
- Fast swing through the air
- Good spin for an attacking game
- Stiff, responsive head
Cons
- Demanding diamond sweet spot
- Advanced players only
- Head-heavy on defence
Who is the Adidas Cross It for?
The Cross It is for advanced, aggressive players who want fast, aerodynamic power and live at the net. Beginners and control players should look at the Adidas Drive or RX instead.
How the Adidas Cross It plays
On smashes and volleys it’s a weapon — the aerodynamic diamond delivers fast, heavy put-aways.
On defence the high balance and demanding sweet spot ask for clean contact under pressure.
Adidas Cross It vs the alternatives
It’s a more aerodynamic, speed-focused power diamond than the flagship Adidas Metalbone, and far more aggressive than the round, beginner-friendly Drive and RX. For control players the Metalbone Ctrl is the opposite end of the range.
Is the Adidas Cross It worth it?
For an advanced attacker who wants a fast, aerodynamic power diamond at a sensible price, the Cross It is good value — the swing speed and put-away pace are genuinely strong. It’s wasted on anyone still developing their technique.
Conclusion
The Adidas Cross It is a proper aerodynamic power diamond — the oversized head and Dynamic Air Flow deliver fast, heavy smashes and quick hands at the net. The recreational name undersells it: this is an advanced, aggressive racket that demands clean technique, but rewards attackers with serious speed and pace.
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Lucas Sánchez is the founder of SimplePadel. Born and raised in Spain, Lucas has been living in the US and UK for the last 20 years and currently calls Miami his home. While he’s never played professionally, the dream is still alive.
Lucas loves nothing more than playing (and talking) about padel, and he considers himself lucky to have a wife and family that share his love for the game.