To provided a deflection-controllable roll for calender or a similar device, which has a very wide adjustable range for sectional load.

An inner support element 4 and an outer support element 16 surrounding it are provided as a support element in a deflection-controllable roll. Both support elements include respective heads 5, 17 and pistons 6, 18. The head has support surfaces 7, 19 having inner or outer pockets 8, 20. The piston has pressure areas 11, 23, forming an inner pressure chamber 12 or an outer pressure chamber 24, both of which are connected to one side with associated pockets 8, 20 through feed lines 14, 26 equipped with a throttle respectively, and on the other side, by feed lines 15, 27 in a carrier 2.