adidas Drive vs RX Series

The main difference: Drive has a medium balance, RX Series a low one. There are other differences too, set out below. Drive is £30 cheaper today.

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.

adidas · Round · Beginner

Drive

£49.99delivered

Cheapest at Express Padel, 4 shops compared

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adidas · Round · Intermediate

RX Series

£79.99delivered

Cheapest at Express Padel, 3 shops compared

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Which one suits you

Pick the Drive if

You want to spend less: it is £30 cheaper delivered today (£49.99 against £79.99).
You want more weight behind the ball: the balance is higher, towards the head.
You want the more forgiving of the two: the brand pitches it at newer players, so it asks less of your technique.

Pick the RX Series if

You want it quicker in the hand and easier on the arm: the weight sits lower.
You already hit the ball cleanly: the brand pitches it at improving players.

Not a factor, because they are the same on both: shape (both round), feel (both soft), weight.

Specs side by side

Rows that differ are highlighted.

	Drive	RX Series
Shape	Round	Round
Weight	360 to 375 g	360 to 375 g
Balance	Medium	Low
Feel	Soft	Soft
Core	EVA Soft Performance	EVA Soft Performance
Face	Fibreglass	Fibreglass
Surface	Not published	Rough
Frame	Not published	Fibreglass with carbon insert (Structural Power)
Spin	Not published	High
Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Style	Control	Control
Season	2026	2026
RRP	£70	£100