
Adidas Metalbone Team 2026
The accessible entry to the Metalbone world: a diamond with a fibreglass face and a softer Soft Performance core.
- 365 g
- Medium
- Intermediate
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The accessible entry to the Metalbone world: a diamond with a fibreglass face and a softer Soft Performance core.

A light Team version with a round shape: the comfortable entry to the Metalbone family.

Ale Galán's flagship: a diamond with high balance, 16K aluminised carbon and a weight system for maximum attacking power.

The Metalbone Carbon in its 2026 model year: a diamond with aluminised carbon for uncompromising attacking play.

Ale Galán's pro diamond with aluminised 16K carbon and a Weight & Balance system (adjustable by up to +11 g).

The current power diamond from the Metalbone range: controlled force with a soft EVA core.

Alejandro Galán's tournament racket: the hardest Metalbone version, with EVA High Memory and 15K carbon for uncompromising directness in the pro attack.

Power version of the Metalbone 3.4 range: diamond shape with a high balance, octagonal carbon frame and flexible fibreglass face for a softer touch with plenty of oomph.

The limited Reserve edition of the Metalbone: maximum power for pros.

The control version of the Metalbone Carbon: round, balanced, with a Carbon 6K hitting surface.

Limited Hexagon Cup edition of the Arrow Hit line – maximum hitting power.

Limited anniversary edition marking 10 years of the Adipower line: oversize diamond shape with high balance, 15K aluminised carbon face and dual exoskeleton for maximum attacking power.

Ale Galán's flagship in the 2025 model year – heavier than the 2026, with the same 16K aluminium carbon.

Round shape with a low balance, fibreglass face and a soft EVA Soft Performance core – a light, control-oriented racket at 352 g.

An attacking diamond from the new Arrow line with a sliding Intelligent Balance System (2×9 g rails).

An ultra-light Metalbone (approx. 330-345 g) with fibreglass and soft EVA: diamond looks without the effort.

Adidas' best-known power-control line with an adjustable weight and balance system: 15K aluminised carbon face and High Memory core, individually tunable towards control or attack with 7 screws.

An attacking diamond from the Arrow Hit range with a carbon/fibreglass hybrid face, EVA Soft Performance core and grippy surface.

The control top model of the Cross It range: round, 15K carbon, EVA High Memory core and textured surface.

Control version of the Metalbone 3.4 range: octagonal carbon frame with an aluminised 16K carbon face over an EVA Soft Performance core, Weight & Balance system for readjusting.

Control variant of the Metalbone range with balance adjustable via weight plates.

Diamond shape with high balance, a hard Carbon 16K face and an EVA core – a racket built for power and finishing in attacking play.

Maxi Arce's offensive diamond with 6K carbon and a Spin Blade 3D surface: power with a firm, stable touch.

Diamond shape, high balance, 3K carbon over a soft EVA core: an attacking racket with plenty of pressure and a comparatively soft feel on contact.

A round control racket with 6K carbon and a softer EVA Soft Performance core: precise and comfortable.

A round control racket with a fibreglass face and a soft Soft Performance core: a comfortable mid-range all-rounder.

The premium edition of the Arrow Hit line: a diamond with EVA Soft Performance for punchy attacking play.

Round control racket: medium balance, Carbon 16K face and a soft EVA core, tuned for precision and comfort.

A light, agile round all-rounder with a large sweet spot and a long handle.

Ari Sánchez's light attacking diamond (~350 g) with a high balance point and Soft Performance EVA: power without mass.

Marta Ortega's light control racket with Air Flow channels for maximum manoeuvrability.

The Pro edition of the Cross It Light: round, soft and nimble for fast control play.

Control racket with low balance, a hard EVA core and a carbon hitting face – handy at 352 grams and designed for precision.

The continuation of the RX beginner range: round, soft, low balance: uncomplicated and forgiving.

Diamond shape with a head-heavy balance for attacking players: Innegra carbon face over a High Memory EVA core, Power Embossed Ridge technology for explosive smashes.

Round control racket with medium balance and a carbon face. Medium hardness and 360 g, designed for precision rather than power.

A limited World Cup edition in a Germany design: round control base with a fibreglass face and soft EVA Soft Performance.

The control-focused diamond of the Arrow Hit range: ASC carbon with a Soft Performance core, balanced rather than brutal.

Round control racket from the Zidane collaboration: medium balance, soft EVA Soft Performance core, rough 3K carbon faces.

Round shape with low balance, a medium-hard core, carbon faces and 352 g – a light, easy-handling control racket with a large sweet spot.

Alex Ruiz's control flagship: round shape, soft Soft Performance core and ASC carbon for precise tournament play.

Adidas' entry-level base for €80: round, soft, low balance and a smooth fibreglass face.

Round, control-oriented shape with a carbon face over an EVA core – stable and easy to handle for intermediate players who put precision ahead of pure power.

Attacking diamond with high balance, a hard EVA core and 352 g – built for power on the smash, not for forgiveness.

Diamond shape with medium balance and medium hardness at 368 g – an attacking racket that handles more easily than head-heavy models.

Medium balance, a soft EVA Soft Performance core and a fibreglass face: a cushioned, control-oriented racket weighing 370 grams.

A featherlight beginner version of the Drive: soft, forgiving and affordable.

The comfort variant of adidas' entry-level line – a bit more bite than the Match, same good nature.

Light round defensive racket with a very soft core.

A lighter RX Series: a soft, forgiving beginner racket.

Colour/edition variant of the Adidas RX Series Light 2026: technically identical (same shape, same EVA Soft Performance core, same frame), just a different look.

Round World Cup racket made of fibreglass – built for comfort and control, not for pressure.

adidas' entry-level model for 2027 – soft core, round shape, designed for accessibility.

Light, versatile beginner racket from adidas.

Teardrop shape with medium balance, a fibreglass face and a soft EVA core – at 352 g a light, softly tuned all-round racket.

An affordable all-round entry in teardrop shape: soft core, smooth fibreglass face, forgiving in every situation.

Teardrop-shaped beginner racket with a medium balance, fibreglass faces and a soft EVA Soft Performance core, weighing 368 g.
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| Series | Models | Model years | Shape · weight | from | Top rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metalbone | 19 | 2025, 2026 | Diamond · 340–372 g | €102.95 | Adidas Metalbone Team 20268.8/10 |
| Cross It | 11 | 2025, 2026 | Round · 352–368 g | €84.98 | Adidas Cross It Ctrl 20268.2/10 |
| Arrow Hit | 7 | 2026 | Diamond · 350–368 g | €123.16 | Adidas Arrow Hit Hexagon LTD 20268.4/10 |
| Adipower | 5 | 2024, 2025 | Round · 352–365 g | – | Adidas Adipower 10th Anniversary8.4/10 |
| Match | 5 | 2025, 2026, 2027 | Teardrop · 352–368 g | – | Adidas Match 3.4 Blue 20277.2/10 |
| RX Series | 3 | 2024, 2026 | Round · 350–365 g | €69.98 | Adidas RX Series 20267.8/10 |
| Drive | 3 | 2026, 2027 | Round · 350–365 g | €53.05 | Adidas Drive Blue 20267.6/10 |
| Bisoke | 2 | – | Round · 365–367 g | €109.95 | Adidas Bisoke Attk Carbon7.8/10 |
Adidas Padel sponsors Alejandro Galán, one of the best players in the world – his Metalbone is one of the best-known power rackets of all. Typical technologies are the adjustable weight system in the throat and the EVA Soft Performance cores.
The lines: Metalbone = power (Galán; variants: HRD+ harder, Carbon more direct, CTRL round, Team more accessible, Superlight ultra-light), Arrow Hit = the tournament line introduced in 2026 (Attk = attack, Ctrl = control, Light = light; played by Ari Sánchez and Alex Ruiz, among others), Cross It = Marta Ortega's agile line, RX/Drive/Match = entry level.
We currently list 57 Adidas models in our comparison, priced from €53.05 to €286.89. Levels covered: Beginner, Intermediate, Competitive.
The range breaks down into 29× Round, 23× Diamond, 5× Teardrop; weights range from 340 to 372 g. We rate 15 of the 57 models as particularly arm-friendly.
Our top-rated models are Adidas Metalbone Team 2026 (8.8/10), Adidas Metalbone Team Light 2026 (8.8/10), Adidas Metalbone 2026 (8.7/10). Our best padel rackets list shows how they stack up against other brands.
Use ratings, spec sheets and the price comparison to find the right Adidas model for your level and budget. Not sure? The Racket Finder gives you a recommendation in one minute.
In our comparison, the Adidas Metalbone Team 2026 leads the Adidas field with 8.8 out of 10 points. Whether it's right for you depends on your level and playing style – for beginners we'd rather recommend the Adidas Metalbone Team Light 2026.
In our comparison, Adidas has 8 series with several models: Metalbone (19 models, from €102.95), Cross It (11 models, from €84.98), Arrow Hit (7 models, from €123.16), Adipower (5 models), Match (5 models), RX Series (3 models, from €69.98) and more. Within a series, the models usually differ in hardness, shape and weight.
From the 2027 range we list 2 Adidas models, including Adidas Drive 3.4 Yellow 2027, Adidas Match 3.4 Blue 2027. We compare prices daily across the connected shops.
Our comparison includes Adidas signature models from Galán and Marta Ortega, for example the Adidas Metalbone HRD+ 2026 (Galán). Signature models are tuned to the pro's playing style and are usually better suited to advanced players.
In our comparison, Adidas models cost between €53.05 and €286.89. The cheapest model right now is the Adidas Drive Blue 2026. The exact price depends on the model and shop – we update prices daily.
Yes. Of our 57 Adidas models, 17 are suitable for beginners, the top-rated being the Adidas Metalbone Team Light 2026. As a rule, look for a round shape, a soft core and a weight of around 345–360 g.
Yes, we rate 15 of the 57 Adidas models as especially joint-friendly – for example the Adidas Cross It Light 3.4 2025. What matters is a soft core, a low to medium balance and a moderate weight.
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