The Adidas RX is Adidas’s control-focused racket for improvers — a round frame with 3K carbon faces and a soft EVA core, built for beginner-to-intermediate players who want comfort, control and a step up in materials.
The RX Series is pitched squarely at the improving player. A round, defensive-leaning shape centres the sweet spot for control, while 3K carbon faces over a soft EVA core add a touch more quality and response than a pure fibreglass beginner frame — a sensible bridge from a first racket toward intermediate play.
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 RX at a glance
Why it wins: A control racket for improvers — a round 3K-carbon frame with a soft EVA core and wide sweet spot that rewards placement and patient, tactical play. (~$110)
- Round shape — central, forgiving sweet spot
- 3K carbon faces — a step up in feel
- Soft EVA core for comfort
- ~362g, even balance — stable
Main features of the Adidas RX
The RX pairs a forgiving shape with a carbon-face upgrade:
- Round shape with a large, forgiving sweet spot
- 3K carbon faces for a soft but quality response
- EVA Rubber core tuned for a soft, precise touch
- Even balance for stability and easy handling
- Built for control, comfort and durability
Specification of the Adidas RX
Here are the full specs of the Adidas RX:
- Shape: Round
- Weight: ~360–365 g
- Balance: Even
- Core: Soft EVA
- Faces: 3K Carbon
- Player level: Beginner–Intermediate
- Type of play: Control
- Pro: —
Our review of the Adidas RX
The RX is a comfortable control racket for a player on the way up. The round head and even balance keep the sweet spot central and forgiving, and the 3K carbon faces give a slightly crisper, more quality response than the fibreglass faces on pure beginner frames. The soft EVA core keeps it gentle on the arm.
Power has to come from your technique rather than the racket, which is exactly the point — it rewards patient, tactical play and helps an improver build consistency before moving to a faster frame.
Pros
- Forgiving, large sweet spot
- 3K carbon face — a quality step up
- Comfortable soft EVA core
- Good control and durability
Cons
- Power must come from technique
- Not for aggressive attackers
- Improvers will eventually want more
Who is the Adidas RX for?
The RX is for beginner-to-intermediate improvers who want control, comfort and a carbon-face upgrade over a basic starter racket. Pure beginners can start with the Adidas Drive; see our intermediate guide for the next step.
How the Adidas RX plays
On control and defence it’s reliable — the round head and soft core make placement easy.
On smashes it’s modest; this is a frame for building points, not finishing them with pace.
Adidas RX vs the alternatives
It’s a carbon-faced step up from the fibreglass Adidas Drive, and a more control-focused, accessible option than the attacking Metalbone Team Light. Against the Adidas Match 3.4 it adds a 3K carbon face for a slightly better feel.
Is the Adidas RX worth it?
For an improver who wants control and a carbon face without paying performance-frame money, the RX is good value — a comfortable, forgiving round racket that grows with you for a while. Attackers should look at the Metalbone or Cross It lines.
Conclusion
The Adidas RX is a sensible improver’s racket — round, forgiving and comfortable, with 3K carbon faces that lift it a notch above pure beginner frames. It’s built for control and patient play rather than power, which makes it a solid bridge from a first racket toward intermediate level.
A control racket for improvers. See where it fits in our intermediate padel rackets guide and the full best padel rackets roundup.
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.