{
  "name": "Kuikma Control Metal",
  "slug": "kuikma-control-metal-review",
  "url": "https://padel.how/equipment/racket/kuikma-control-metal-review/",
  "brand": "Kuikma",
  "year": 2025,
  "score": 78,
  "shape": "round",
  "thickness_mm": "38",
  "weight_g": "365 g +/-5",
  "balance_cm": "Low / handle balance",
  "face_material": "3 fiberglass layers + 1 Metal Biaxial Core layer",
  "core": "Soft EVA",
  "surface": "Rough surface",
  "player_level": "intermediate",
  "play_style": [
    "Not specified"
  ],
  "scores": {
    "maneuverability": 8.0,
    "net_performance": 7.0,
    "control": 9.0,
    "defensive_output": 8.5,
    "off_center_stability": 7.0,
    "sweet_spot": 7.0,
    "spin_generation": 8.0,
    "power_ceiling": 7.5,
    "power_accessibility": 8.0,
    "comfort": 8.0
  },
  "verdict": "Final verdict — Kuikma Control Metal scores 78/100. Treat it as a specific fit decision: strongest when the player profile matches the racket balance, materials and score pattern, weaker when comfort or easy handling matter more than its headline strengths.",
  "faq": [
    {
      "question": "Who is Kuikma Control Metal best for?",
      "answer": "Kuikma Control Metal is best for intermediate to advanced players looking for control performance."
    },
    {
      "question": "What are the key specs of Kuikma Control Metal?",
      "answer": "Key listed specs include shape: round; weight: 365 g +/-5 g; balance: Low / handle balance; face: 3 fiberglass layers + 1 Metal Biaxial Core layer; core: Soft EVA."
    },
    {
      "question": "What score does Kuikma Control Metal get?",
      "answer": "Kuikma Control Metal scores 78/100 in the padel.how review model."
    }
  ],
  "compared_to": [
    "kuikma-hybrid-metal-review",
    "kuikma-power-metal-review",
    "kuikma-control-carbon-review"
  ],
  "methodology": "https://padel.how/equipment/racket/methodology/"
}