adidas Cross It Carbon vs Metalbone Carbon
On the specs we hold there is very little between these two: same shape, balance and feel. Metalbone Carbon is £36 cheaper today. The differences are in the materials, set out in the table.
Compared on the brands’ published specs and the prices we record from UK shops. We have not play-tested either racket. Prices checked 5 October 2026. We may earn a commission if you buy through a shop link; it does not change the price.
Cross It Carbon
Metalbone Carbon
Which one suits you
Pick the Cross It Carbon if
On the specs and today’s price we can’t find a reason to choose it over the other one. You may still prefer how it looks or feels, which a spec sheet can’t tell you.
Pick the Metalbone Carbon if
- You want to spend less: it is £36 cheaper delivered today (£139 against £174.99).
Not a factor, because they are the same on both: shape (both diamond), balance (both high), feel (both soft), weight, level (both professional).
Specs side by side
Rows that differ are highlighted.
| Cross It Carbon | Metalbone Carbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Diamond | Diamond |
| Weight | 360 to 375 g | 360 to 375 g |
| Balance | High | High |
| Feel | Soft | Soft |
| Core | EVA Soft Performance | EVA Soft Performance |
| Face | Carbon 6K | Carbon 6K |
| Surface | Rough | Rough |
| Frame | Carbon (11 Thirteen Structural Reinforcement) | Carbon octagonal tubular |
| Spin | High | High |
| Level | Professional | Professional |
| Style | Power | Power |
| Season | 2026 | 2026 |
| Player | Maxi Arce | Not published |
| RRP | £245 | £225 |
Is now a good time to buy either?
Since we started tracking it on 8 Sept. The average over that time is £180.
Price history and alerts →Since we started tracking it on 8 Sept. The average over that time is £166.
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