Adidas Rx Series 2026 Review

Best for beginner to intermediate players focused on comfort and control

This racket suits beginner to intermediate players who want a comfortable, forgiving racket built around control rather than power. It fits players still building their technique, or those who prioritize a soft, arm friendly response over raw pace. Players already playing at an advanced or competitive level, or those chasing a firmer, more powerful response, are better served by a stiffer, carbon built racket elsewhere in adidas's range.

Specifications

Shape: Round
Weight: 360–375 g
Touch: Medium-soft
Balance: Even
Core: EVA Soft Performance
Faces: Fiberglass
Frame: Fiberglass
Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Overview of the adidas Rx Series 2026

The adidas Rx Series 2026 is a round shaped racket built entirely from fiberglass, both the frame and the hitting surface, paired with a low density EVA Soft Performance core. It sits in adidas's Rx line as a comfort and control focused racket, distinct from the lighter, cheaper Rx Series Light 2026 that shares part of the name but carries a different EAN and a lower price point.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Comfortable, soft response that stays gentle on the arm.
Wide, forgiving sweet spot suited to players still building consistency.
Easy to move between defense and attack for a round shaped racket.
Clean, controlled bandeja and víbora without needing a large swing.

Cons

Limited power on the smash and at the net.
Not built for players looking to finish points with pace.
Softer construction means less raw pop than a carbon built racket.
Countering fast from defense takes a bigger swing than on a stiffer racket.

Technologies & Materials

Fiberglass — used across both the frame and the hitting surface, giving a soft touch and a lively ball exit on medium paced shots rather than a stiff, direct response;
Soft Performance — a low density EVA core, aimed at a comfortable ball output rather than an explosive one;
Structural Power — a small carbon fiber insert in the heart of the racket, adding rigidity and some extra power to an otherwise soft construction;
Smart Holes Lineal — holes arranged equidistantly in groups of three, aimed at reinforcing the hitting surface and improving durability;
Structural Reinforcement — perimeter reinforcement around the frame, aimed at resisting torsion.

What Makes the adidas Rx Series 2026 Special

The defining choice on this racket is a full fiberglass build across both the frame and the hitting surface, paired with a low density Soft Performance EVA core, aimed squarely at comfort and control rather than power. The Structural Power insert adds a small amount of carbon fiber into the heart of the racket to add some rigidity and power without changing the overall soft, forgiving character of the construction.

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How it Feels on the Court

Defense

From the baseline, the racket gives an easy, consistent ball exit on medium paced shots without needing precise mechanics, and defensive lobs clear the back of the court without much extra effort.

Important

A fast counter attack from deep defense loses pace compared to a stiffer, more powerful racket.

Net Play

Volleys land with solid placement and reasonable depth, and the soft touch helps absorb pace on a firm block rather than sending it long. The racket lacks the snap of a firmer, more attacking racket when trying to finish a point outright at the net.

Bandeja & Víbora

Both the bandeja and the víbora come through with clean control and a comfortable exit, favoring placement over explosive finishing pace.

Advice

Neither shot asks for a large swing to work, staying manageable even on a slower, more measured motion.

Smash

The smash is where the racket's soft, comfort focused build shows its limits most clearly. Pace is modest even on clean contact.

Note

Finishing a point with real power takes considerably more swing speed than on a firmer, carbon built racket.

Maneuverability

The round shape and the light overall feel make the racket easy to move between defense and attack, and it does not feel cumbersome in fast exchanges close to the net.

Forgiveness

The centered sweet spot covers a wide working area for a racket at this level, and shots away from the center still keep reasonable direction rather than dropping off sharply. This wide margin suits a player who is still building consistency.

Comfort

The fiberglass build and the low density EVA core keep the response soft at contact, and the racket stays gentle on the arm even over a long session, which is where this racket is at its most convincing.

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Conclusion

The adidas Rx Series 2026 keeps a round shape and a full fiberglass build across both the frame and the hitting surface, paired with a low density Soft Performance EVA core, aimed at comfort and control rather than power. Players get a wide, forgiving sweet spot, an arm friendly response, and easy handling between defense and attack, in exchange for limited power on the smash and at the net. It suits beginner to intermediate players building their game, while players chasing more power or a firmer response are better served by a stiffer, carbon built racket elsewhere in adidas's range.