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from €178.95 incl. shipping at Padel-Point · cheapest of 7 shops compared
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Round control racket from the Zidane collaboration: medium balance, soft EVA Soft Performance core, rough 3K carbon faces.
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Price incl. shipping with discount code (PADELADT10)
Lowest price €178.95 (14.11.) · highest price €299.95 (15.10.) – in each case the cheapest daily price across all shops, including shipping.
The Adidas Metalbone ZZ Carbon 2026 cost €299.95 on 06.10. and is €178.95 today – that's €121 less. That is also the lowest level since we started tracking. With a discount code, the best price was €178.95 (14.11.). We've been tracking the price since 06.10.: 40 days with price changes.
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The Metalbone ZZ Carbon 2026 is part of Adidas's collaboration with Zinedine Zidane. Round shape and medium balance put the sweet spot in the middle of the face and make the racket easy to handle, including in defence and in quick exchanges at the net. The 3K carbon faces sit on a soft EVA Soft Performance core, which takes the ball comfortably and allows precise, controlled shots. At 372 grams it brings a lot of mass for a round racket, which gives stability but demands strength when swinging quickly. The rough surface grips the ball and supports shots with spin.
At 372 g, it is heavier than three quarters of all models in our comparison: that puts mass behind the ball and adds stability against hard shots, but costs reaction speed at the net. Head shape Round means: a large, central sweet spot – lots of control and forgiveness, little power of its own; plus the medium balance as the all-round standard. The soft core takes the sting out of the ball and is the gentler choice for sensitive arms. With power 6 and control 8 out of 10, it is clearly built for precision.
With a forgiveness rating of 7.8 out of 10, it is easy-going, even though 61% of the round models in our comparison leave even more margin for error. Of the 2 versions of the Adidas Metalbone ZZ in our comparison, this is the heaviest (372 g) and also the most expensive (€178.95). 7 of the 21 shops in our comparison stock this racket, with prices from €178.95 to €305.99 – a €127 difference for the same model.
Intermediate players who play regularly, rely on control and precision and are looking for a soft core in a rather heavy, stable racket.
| Shape | Round |
|---|---|
| Weight | approx. 372 g |
| Balance | Medium |
| Hardness | Soft |
| Core | EVA Soft Performance |
| Frame | Carbon 3K more direct ball exit and more feedback than fibreglass |
| Surface | Rough |
| Level | Competitive |
| Power | 6/10 |
| Control | 8/10 |
| Forgiveness (estimated) | 7.8/10
forgiving, wide hitting area |
| Arm-friendly | Not really |
Last updated: November 2026 · How we rate
Our classification: Competitive. Its forgiveness is 7.8 out of 10 – forgiving, wide hitting area.
The Adidas Metalbone ZZ Carbon 2026 weighs 372 g and has a round shape, a medium balance and a soft core (EVA Soft Performance). The frame is made of Carbon 3K.
Not by our rule: 372 g is above 360 g. 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.
On 14/11/2026, Padel-Point was the cheapest of 7 shops in our comparison at €178.95 including shipping. We check prices daily; the current ones are at the top of this page.
The closest matches in shape, hardness, balance, weight and price: Royal Padel M27 Poly 2026 (7.9/10), Adidas Arrow Hit Ctrl 2026 (7.6/10) and Royal Padel 36 Aniversario Polietileno 2026 (8.0/10).
The M27 tournament model with a Poly core – control and comfort.
Alex Ruiz's control flagship: round shape, soft Soft Performance core and ASC carbon for precise tournament play.
Anniversary model for the brand's 36th year, with a Poly core.
Side by side: vs. Royal Padel M27 Poly 2026 · vs. Adidas Arrow Hit Ctrl 2026 · vs. Royal Padel 36 Aniversario Polietileno 2026