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Alejandro Galán's tournament racket: the hardest Metalbone version, with EVA High Memory and 15K carbon for uncompromising directness in the pro attack.
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
✓ One of the highest power ratings in the whole test field
✓ Extremely direct, stiff feel
✓ Very high stability at full hitting hardness
✓ 16K aluminised carbon face for rich ball exit
Weaknesses
✗ Very hard frame: not for sensitive arms
✗ Hardly any forgiveness on off-centre or late hits
Padel Nuestrocheapest€209.95 + free shipping3–5 working days · from Spainwith code OURPRIME (−12%) – enter it yourself at checkout
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Lowest price €203.90 (12.11.) · highest price €304.95 (15.09.) – in each case the cheapest daily price across all shops, including shipping.
The Adidas Metalbone HRD+ 2026 (Galán) cost €272.95 on 14.07. and is €209.95 today – that's €63 less.
With a discount code, the best price was €184.76 (14.11.).
We've been tracking the price since 14.07.: 119 days with price changes.
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Our impression
Alejandro Galán's Metalbone HRD+ is the hardest, most uncompromising step of Adidas' power flagship: 16K aluminised carbon and an EVA High Memory core create an extremely short dwell time and a very direct, stiff feel. Tests rank it among the most powerful rackets of the season, clearly intended only for players who can handle a demanding, hard frame.
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 hard core gives direct feedback on clean contact but is less forgiving. With power 9 and control 4 out of 10, it is clearly built for power.
With a forgiveness rating of 1.8 out of 10, it is less forgiving than 80% of the diamond-shaped rackets in our comparison. 14 of the 21 shops in our comparison stock this racket, with prices from €184.76 to €279 – a €94 difference for the same model.
Who is the Adidas Metalbone HRD+ 2026 (Galán) for?
Intermediate to pro players with a robust arm who want maximum power without compromise.
Specifications
Shape
Diamond
Weight
approx. 360 g
Balance
High (head-heavy)
Hardness
Hard
Core
EVA High Memory
Frame
Carbon 15K (aluminised)
more direct ball exit and more feedback than fibreglass
Surface
Rough
Level
Competitive
Power
9/10
Control
4/10
Forgiveness (estimated)
1.8/10
uncompromising, only for consistent hitters
What level of player is the Adidas Metalbone HRD+ 2026 (Galán) suited to?
Our classification: Competitive. Its forgiveness is 1.8 out of 10 – uncompromising, only for consistent hitters.
How heavy is the Adidas Metalbone HRD+ 2026 (Galán) and how is it built?
The Adidas Metalbone HRD+ 2026 (Galán) weighs 360 g and has a diamond shape, a high (head-heavy) balance and a hard core (EVA High Memory). The frame is made of Carbon 15K (aluminisiert).
Is the Adidas Metalbone HRD+ 2026 (Galán) arm-friendly?
Not by our rule: the core is 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 HRD+ 2026 (Galán) cheapest?
On 14/11/2026, Padel Nuestro was the cheapest of 14 shops in our comparison at €184.76 including shipping. The price applies with the discount code OURPRIME. We check prices daily; the current ones are at the top of this page.
How does the Adidas Metalbone HRD+ 2026 (Galán) differ from the Adidas Metalbone 2026?
The Adidas Metalbone HRD+ 2026 (Galán) weighs 360 g and has a diamond shape, a high (head-heavy) balance and a hard core; the Adidas Metalbone 2026 weighs 360 g and has a diamond shape, a high (head-heavy) balance and a medium-hard core. On 14/11/2026 the Adidas Metalbone HRD+ 2026 (Galán) was available from €184.76 and the Adidas Metalbone 2026 from €188.91, both including shipping. All specs side by side and our verdict are in the head-to-head comparison Adidas Metalbone 2026 vs. Adidas Metalbone HRD+ 2026 (Galán).
What are the alternatives to the Adidas Metalbone HRD+ 2026 (Galán)?
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