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Ale Galán's flagship: a diamond with high balance, 16K aluminised carbon and a weight system for maximum attacking power.
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
✓ Maximum power thanks to the diamond shape and high balance
✓ Aluminised 16K carbon for direct, rich ball exit
✓ Adjustable weight system in the throat
✓ Softer core makes the 2026 more accessible than its predecessors
Weaknesses
✗ Head-heavy balance demands strength and clean technique
✗ There are handier options for defensively minded players
Padel ProShopcheapest€209.90 · as of 2026-11-145 working days · from Spainwith code PADELADT10 (−10%) – already applied via our link and deducted at checkout
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Difference from the Adidas Metalbone 3.4 2025:
Same core and the same 16K aluminium carbon face, but at 360–380 g the 2025 model is noticeably heavier than the 2026 model (345–360 g) – more punch, but less manoeuvrable.
The 2025 model currently costs €149.56 – around €39 less.
We compared the manufacturer specifications at Padel Market with the adidas-confirmed data sheet for the 2026 model year at racketguide.com. Checked on 12/08/2026.
Lowest price €185.95 (11.11.) · highest price €304.95 (31.07.) – in each case the cheapest daily price across all shops, including shipping.
The Adidas Metalbone 2026 cost €304.95 on 14.07. and is €209.90 today – that's €95.05 less.
With a discount code, the best price was €185.95 (11.11.).
We've been tracking the price since 14.07.: 119 days with price changes.
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Our impression
The Metalbone 3.5 is Ale Galán's working tool and Adidas' uncompromising power flagship: a diamond shape, head-heavy balance and the aluminised 16K carbon hitting face deliver maximum pressure in attack. The EVA Soft Performance core makes the 2026 version noticeably more rounded and forgiving than earlier years: explosive on the smash without becoming brutal in defence and rallies. The weight system in the throat lets you tune the balance individually.
At 360 g, it is mid-range in our comparison – light enough for quick volleys, heavy enough to take hard balls with stability. Head shape Diamond means: mass high up, a small, high sweet spot – maximum power, but less margin on off-centre hits than round and teardrop; the high balance puts the mass to work on the smash, but puts more strain on the arm. The medium-hard core balances feedback and comfort. With power 9 and control 5 out of 10, it is clearly built for power.
With a forgiveness rating of 2.6 out of 10, it is less forgiving than 56% of the diamond-shaped rackets in our comparison. 9 of the 21 shops in our comparison stock this racket, with prices from €188.91 to €292.50 – a €104 difference for the same model.
Who is the Adidas Metalbone 2026 for?
Offensive intermediate players and tournament players who want to dictate the game with pressure from above.
Specifications
Shape
Diamond
Weight
approx. 360 g
Balance
High (head-heavy)
Hardness
Medium
Core
EVA Soft Performance
Frame
Carbon 16K (aluminised)
more direct ball exit and more feedback than fibreglass
Surface
Rough
Level
Intermediate, Competitive
Power
9/10
Control
5/10
Forgiveness (estimated)
2.6/10
uncompromising, only for consistent hitters
What level of player is the Adidas Metalbone 2026 suited to?
Our classification: Intermediate and Competitive. Its forgiveness is 2.6 out of 10 – uncompromising, only for consistent hitters.
How heavy is the Adidas Metalbone 2026 and how is it built?
The Adidas Metalbone 2026 weighs 360 g and has a diamond shape, a high (head-heavy) balance and a medium-hard core (EVA Soft Performance). The frame is made of Carbon 16K (aluminisiert).
Is the Adidas Metalbone 2026 arm-friendly?
Not by our rule: the core is medium-hard, the balance is head-heavy, the diamond shape shifts the weight upwards. We only call rackets arm-friendly if they have a soft core, a balance that isn't head-heavy, a round or teardrop shape and weigh 360 g at most. Suitable models are listed in our guide to padel rackets for tennis elbow.
Where is the Adidas Metalbone 2026 cheapest?
On 14/11/2026, Padel ProShop was the cheapest of 9 shops in our comparison at €188.91 including shipping. The price applies with the discount code PADELADT10. We check prices daily; the current ones are at the top of this page.
What's new compared with the Adidas Metalbone 3.4 2025?
Same core and the same 16K aluminium carbon face, but at 360–380 g the 2025 model is noticeably heavier than the 2026 model (345–360 g) – more punch, but less manoeuvrable. The Adidas Metalbone 3.4 2025 costs €39 less today.
How does the Adidas Metalbone 2026 differ from the Bullpadel Hack 04 2026?
The Adidas Metalbone 2026 weighs 360 g and has a diamond shape, a high (head-heavy) balance and a medium-hard core; the Bullpadel Hack 04 2026 weighs 370 g and has a diamond shape, a high (head-heavy) balance and a hard core. On 14/11/2026 the Adidas Metalbone 2026 was available from €188.91 and the Bullpadel Hack 04 2026 from €153.96, both including shipping. All specs side by side and our verdict are in the head-to-head comparison Adidas Metalbone 2026 vs. Bullpadel Hack 04 2026.
How does the Adidas Metalbone 2026 differ from the Nox AT10 Genius 18K 2026?
The Adidas Metalbone 2026 weighs 360 g and has a diamond shape, a high (head-heavy) balance and a medium-hard core; the Nox AT10 Genius 18K 2026 weighs 365 g and has a teardrop shape, a medium balance and a medium-hard core. On 14/11/2026 the Adidas Metalbone 2026 was available from €188.91 and the Nox AT10 Genius 18K 2026 from €184.41, both including shipping. All specs side by side and our verdict are in the head-to-head comparison Nox AT10 Genius 18K 2026 vs. Adidas Metalbone 2026.
What are the alternatives to the Adidas Metalbone 2026?
Paula Josemaría's production model: the lighter, handier diamond of the Extreme line with a carbon/fibreglass hybrid face, Power Foam core and Extreme Spin texture – attacking power without the force of the Pro.
360 g
Medium
Intermediate
5 offers from €164at Sport Bittl – €2.98 cheaper than the next shop
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