Our verdict and review for the Adidas Adipower Junior 3.1 after testing the racket is that it is an awesome racket for the defensive player who is at a intermediate level. This racket also has a round shape which gives you additional defensive and controlling qualities.
Adidas’s new padel rackets are not only really aesthetically pleasing, they also have a really good quality. The price level is neither the lowest nor the highest compared to competitors.
We have tested the racket!
Mikael at Elitepadel has tested the Adidas Adipower Junior 3.1. In this video you can see us test play and review the racket.
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Our opinion after testing the Adidas Adipower Junior 3.1:
The Adidas Adipower Junior 3.1 is a very light rack that weighs in at 310-330 grams and has a smaller size that makes it easier to maneuver. The model has a smooth balance and a large sweetspot that makes it easier to get right to the ball, and the racket helps to extract good speed without having to push the ball particularly hard. A great racket for the junior who wants to learn how to play padel!
Content of the review
Adidas Adipower Junior 3.1 characteristics
Below we review the Adidas Adipower Junior 3.1 and the racket’s features. In addition to the features, the racket is aesthetically beautiful with fine lines and nice coloring.
| Rackets specifications | |
| Brand | Adidas |
| Shape | Round shape |
| Balance | Low – Medium |
| Game type | Defensive |
| Game Level | Intermediate |
| Weight | 310 – 330 g |
Material
The majority of the Adipower Junior 3.1 is made of fiberglass, but with the help of eXoskeleton and Structural Reinforcement technology, some parts of the racket have been reinforced with carbon fiber. This makes the racket slightly stiffer, but above all more durable.
The core is also of a softer nature – Eva Soft Performance. Which, among other things, will provide the player with a softer game.
The balance
The Adipower Junior 3.1 has a mid-level balance, along with a larger sweetspot. This makes this racket easier to handle, both in the swing and for getting in full shots.
Racket shape
Round shape, which makes it easier for younger players to learn how to hit the balls. At the same time, the racket has been fitted with materials that make it lighter, which makes it easier for them to swing the racket in the air when preparing full hits on the high balls.
Hard or soft?
The Adipower Junior 3.1 is a soft racket, which has been equipped with the softer fiberglass material on the hitting surface and the softer Eva Soft Performance core. The majority of the racket is fiberglass, which makes it both lighter and easier for younger players to handle.
The carbon-reinforced sections are mainly to provide the racket with better durability and longer life, which is particularly beneficial for younger players who may be more unaccustomed to handling a racket. Hence, also more risks of mis-hits or losing grip of the racket during play.
What level of player is the Adidas Adipower Junior 3.1 suitable for?
This model for the younger players may be suitable for beginners and up to intermediate level players. It is a racket that is easy to handle, but can also provide the player with a lot of support in defensive play. The features of this model are mainly to create better control during the game, but can also help with powerful hitting thanks to a large sweetspot.
Is the racket best suited for offensive or defensive play?
This racket has most of its strength in defensive play, thanks in part to its soft fiberglass hitting surface and soft core. It will provide a lot of support for the low penetrating balls. With a large sweetspot and a low weight of the racket, it also gives more chances for good control in the younger players’ padel game.
Information about the Adidas brand
The German brand Adidas has been working up a good reputation for over 70 years, providing sportsmen and women with clothing and other equipment with good quality, a wide range and stylish design.
Not surprisingly, they also provide padel athletes with the same good qualities. This is most evident in their wide range of padel rackets. They bring out new technologies that provide players with strong help in different types of games. Whether the player is younger or older, and no matter what level they are at, they can find a model that can match their needs perfectly.
Read more about the Adidas padel racket and our other reviews.
Compare racket with other models
| Adidas rackets | Shape | Balance | Game type | Player level | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adidas Adipower CTRL 3.1 | Round | Medium | Defensive | Advanced | 360-375 g |
| Adidas Adipower Light 3.1 | Round | Medium | Defensive | Intermediate | 345-360 g |
| Adidas Adipower CTRL Lite 3.1 | Round | Medium | Defensive | Junior | 360-375 g |
| Adidas Adipower Woman Lite 3.1 | Round | Medium | Defensive | Intermediate | 345-360 g |
| Adidas Adipower 3.1 | Round | Medium | Defensive | Advanced | 360-375 g |
| Adidas Adipower Greenpadel | Round | Medium | Defensive | Intermediate | 360-375 g |
| Adidas Adipower Junior 3.1 | Round | Medium | Defensive | Intermediate - Advanced | 310-330 g |
| Adidas Metalbone 3.1 | Diamond | High | Offensive | Advanced | 345-360 g |
| Adidas Metalbone HRD 3.1 | Diamond | High | Offensive | Advanced | 345-360 g |
| Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.1 | Round | Medium | Defensive | Advanced | 345-360 g |
| Adidas Metalbone Greenpadel | Diamond | High | Offensive | Advanced | 360-375 g |
| Adidas Adipower Lite 3.1 | Diamond | High | Allround | Intermediate - Advanced | 360-275 g |
| Adidas Metalbone Woman Lite 3.1 | Diamond | High | Offensive | Beginner - Advanced | 345-360 g |
| Adidas Metalbone Youth 3.1 | Diamond | High | Offensive | Junior | 330-345 g |
| Adidas Green Padel | Round | Medium | Control | Beginner – Intermediate | 365 g |
| Adidas Essnova Carbon 3.1 | Diamond | High | Offensive | Intermediate | 360-375 g |
| Adidas Essnova Carbon CTRL 3.1 | Round | Medium | Defensive | Intermediate | 360-375 g |
| Adidas RX20 Light | Drop | Medium | Allround | Beginner - Intermediate | 345-360 g |
| Adidas RX30 | Round | Medium | Defensive | Beginner - Intermediate | 360-375 g |
| Adidas RX200 Light | Round | Medium | Defensive | Beginner - Intermediate | 345-360 g |
| Adidas RX100 | Round | Low | Defensive | Beginner - Intermediate | 360-275 g |
| Click here to read about all Adidas padel rackets. | |||||
Benefits of Adidas Adipower Junior 3.1
It is a round-shaped racket with a large sweet spot that helps the player to create more control in the hits, which gives more fluidity in the game and encourages the player to continue developing. With the racket’s light weight and soft material, it becomes ergonomic and easy to handle for the player. Their grip on the racket becomes more stable with the help of the carbon-reinforced sections, among above the handle.
- Large sweet spot that helps the player to create more control in the hits, which gives more fluidity in the game and encourages the player to continue developing
- Ergonomic racket due to light weight and soft material
Disadvantages
Although the racket is easier to swing in the air, it can be more difficult to handle for more defensive play. If the player wants to learn more techniques for high balls, they may feel limited with this racket in some situations.
- Not the most defensive racket
Our review for Adidas Adipower Junior 3.1
Mikael Rohana from Elitepadel has tested the Adidas Adipower Junior 3.1 and gives the following review and rating:
“The Adidas Adipower Junior 3.1 is a very light rack that weighs in at 310-330 grams and has a smaller size that makes it easier to maneuver. The model has a smooth balance and a large sweetspot that makes it easier to get right to the ball, and the racket helps to extract good speed without having to push the ball particularly hard. A great racket for the junior who wants to learn how to play padel!”
