The Adidas Drive Black 3.4 is the 2025 version of the Adidas Drive, a round racket for beginners. It uses the EVA Soft Performance core and carbon reinforcements in the frame for extra rigidity.
The round shape keeps the sweet spot in the centre, which makes it forgiving. It is a step up in build from the 2027 Drive 3.4.
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Cheapest UK Price for the Adidas Drive Black
Amazon UK has the Drive Black 3.4 for £71.18. Padel Market sells the newer Drive Black 2026 for a similar price.
Full Specs
| Spec | Adidas Drive Black 3.4 |
|---|---|
| Brand and year | Adidas, 2025 |
| Shape | Round |
| Core | EVA Soft Performance |
| Frame | Carbon reinforcements |
| Level | Beginner |
| Style | Control |
Who It Suits
It suits beginners who want a forgiving round racket that feels a little more solid than the cheapest models.
Good for
- Beginners
- Casual players
- Players who want a solid round racket
Not ideal for
- Intermediate players who want carbon faces
- Players who want power
How It Performs
The Drive Black is steady and easy to control. The round head and central sweet spot keep mishits playable.
The carbon reinforcements make the frame feel more solid than a basic fibreglass racket.
Power is limited, which is normal for a round beginner racket.
UK Prices
| Shop | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon UK | £71.18 | Check price |
Amazon is the only UK shop we found with the 2025 model.
Verdict
The Drive Black 3.4 is a sound first racket from Adidas. At around £71, it is fair value.
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Questions Players Ask
Is the Adidas Drive Black good for beginners?
Yes. It is round and forgiving.
How is the Drive Black different from the Drive 3.4 Yellow?
The Black version has carbon reinforcements in the frame for a more solid feel.
Where is the Adidas Drive Black cheapest?
Amazon UK at £71.18 when we checked.
Prices checked on 6 November 2026. Specs from Adidas and Amazon UK.
