The Adidas Arrow Hit Pro EDT 2026 is the third and most technically innovative racket in the PRO EDT 2026 collection — Ari Sánchez's signature limited edition, designed for advanced players who want maximum attacking capability with complete balance customisation. Where the Metalbone Pro EDT brings raw power and the Cross IT Pro EDT brings elegant control, the Arrow Hit Pro EDT brings something no other racket in the collection offers: the ability to reconfigure your racket's character mid-session through the Intelligent Balance System — the most advanced balance adjustment technology in the Adidas 2026 range. Finished in an aggressive white, black and red colourway and delivered in exclusive PRO EDT presentation packaging, this is the racket that adapts to your game.

A diamond racket you can actually control

The Arrow Hit Pro EDT challenges what a diamond racket is supposed to feel like. Its diamond shape places the sweet spot high in the head for explosive overheads and net finishes — standard for an attacking frame. But the ASC Signature Carbon face, EVA Soft Performance core, and neutral-leaning balance combine to produce a racket that is far more forgiving, comfortable, and controllable than most diamonds its size. Independent testing measured this racket as one of the most arm-friendly diamond frames of 2026 — the soft core absorbs impact, the IBS keeps the balance neutral when you want it, and the result is a racket that plays aggressively when you push it and settles into a controlled rhythm when you pull back. Power and control in one frame, on demand.

Technologies

• Intelligent Balance System (IBS) — the standout technology of the Arrow Hit range and the most innovative balance system in Adidas padel. A continuous rail runs along each side of the frame, carrying a 9-gram sliding weight that can be moved to any position without predetermined stops. Shift the weight upward for more head mass and explosive smash power. Shift it downward for a lower, more neutral balance that improves maneuverability and control at the net. No tools needed. No fixed positions. Complete, stepless customisation between offensive and defensive balance configurations — adapting the racket to your session, your opponent, or your physical condition on any given day.
• ASC Signature Carbon face — an exclusive Adidas carbon construction providing greater rigidity in key structural zones while maintaining a connected, precise feel on ball contact. Optimises ball output without the extreme stiffness of high-density carbon faces, delivering a responsive feel that rewards technical shots.
• EVA Soft Performance core — a soft-touch EVA rubber core that cushions impact, absorbs vibration, and provides a comfortable, forgiving response. Makes the Arrow Hit Pro EDT significantly more arm-friendly than standard diamond rackets — the soft core and IBS neutral setting together create one of the most controllable diamond frames available.
• Muscle Power System — carbon ribs integrated into the heart of the frame that reinforce torsional resistance and reduce frame flex during fast, off-centre contacts. Keeps the face stable under high-speed impact, improving shot consistency on aggressive volleys and smashes.
• Power Groove — a structural rail in the upper frame that increases rigidity and improves energy transfer on overhead contacts. Ensures maximum power delivery on smashes without sacrificing the overall balance profile of the frame.
• Extra Power Grip — an extended handle that increases inertia and leverage on attacking shots, adding speed and power to smashes and volleys.
• Spin Blade Decal — a rough surface treatment that grips the ball for enhanced spin on vibroras, slice shots, and topspin drives.
• Smart Holes Curve — a curved hole arrangement optimised for maneuverability and reactive net play.

The Intelligent Balance System — explained

The IBS is genuinely unlike any other weight system on the market. Most adjustable rackets — including the Metalbone's Weight & Balance System — use a set of interchangeable weights that screw into fixed positions. The IBS instead uses a continuous slider: a 9-gram weight that travels freely along a rail on each side of the frame, stopping wherever you leave it. There are no presets. No "position 1, 2, or 3." The balance shifts in real time, across a continuous spectrum, from head-heavy to neutral and anywhere in between. For players who want to experiment with balance or adapt mid-session without changing rackets, this is the most sophisticated tool available in the 2026 Adidas range.

The PRO EDT 2026 collection

The Arrow Hit Pro EDT 2026 is the third racket in Adidas' most exclusive annual release. The collection — Ale Galán's Metalbone Pro EDT (power), Marta Ortega's Cross IT Pro EDT (control), and Ari Sánchez's Arrow Hit Pro EDT (versatility) — represents each player's pro specification made available to the consumer market in limited numbers. Each ships in exclusive presentation packaging. Together they form the most complete elite Adidas padel collection available in South Africa. See the Cross IT Pro EDT 2026 and the Metalbone Pro EDT to complete the set.

The Ari Sánchez connection

Ari Sánchez is one of the most explosive and technically complete players on the professional women's circuit — a World No.1 known for aggressive left-side play, powerful overheads, and exceptional speed across the court. The Arrow Hit Pro EDT 2026 was developed in direct collaboration with her to produce a diamond racket that combines her attacking power with the ability to adapt when the rally demands control. The white, black and red design reflects her energetic, aggressive playing identity. This is the racket she uses to compete at the highest level.

Delivered in exclusive presentation packaging

Every Arrow Hit Pro EDT 2026 arrives in a special limited edition presentation box as part of the complete PRO EDT collection experience. Limited numbers produced worldwide.

Racket specifications

• Edition: Limited — Ari Sánchez PRO EDT 2026
• Shape: Diamond
• Weight: 345–360 g
• Balance: High / adjustable via IBS (9g sliding weight)
• Face: ASC Signature Carbon
• Core: EVA Soft Performance
• Frame: 100% Carbon
• Colourway: White / black / red
• Level: Advanced / Expert
• Play style: Power / Versatile
• Includes: Exclusive limited edition presentation box
• Availability: Global limited edition

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