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from €134.91€147.95
at Padel ProShop · cheapest of 7 shops compared
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Medium balance, a soft EVA Soft Performance core and a fibreglass face: a cushioned, control-oriented racket weighing 370 grams.
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Price incl. shipping with discount code (PADELADT10)
Lowest price €147.95 (04.11.) · highest price €179.90 (26.10.) – in each case the cheapest daily price across all shops, including shipping.
The Adidas Metalbone Zz Team 2026 cost €179.90 on 21.10. and is €149.90 today – that's €30 less. With a discount code, the best price was €134.91 (14.11.). We've been tracking the price since 21.10.: 25 days with price changes.
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The Adidas Metalbone ZZ Team 2026 combines a fibreglass face with a soft EVA Soft Performance core. This construction takes the ball softly and gives it pace even on unhurried shots without much effort. The feedback is more muted than with a stiff carbon face. Thanks to the medium balance, the centre of gravity isn't in the head, so you can handle the racket with control in defence and in quick exchanges at the net. At 370 grams it's on the heavy side: that gives stability against hard-hit balls but demands more arm strength over a long match, and on powerful smashes the soft build lacks some of the punch of a hard racket.
At 370 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 7 out of 10, it is geared slightly more towards precision than power.
With a forgiveness rating of 8.4 out of 10, it is more forgiving than 51% of the round models in our comparison. Of the 2 versions of the Adidas Metalbone ZZ in our comparison, this is the lightest (370 g) and also the cheapest (€134.91). 7 of the 21 shops in our comparison stock this racket, with prices from €134.91 to €237.56 – a €103 difference for the same model.
Intermediate players looking for a soft feel and control from defence who can confidently handle the extra weight.
| Shape | Round |
|---|---|
| Weight | approx. 370 g |
| Balance | Medium |
| Hardness | Soft |
| Core | EVA Soft Performance |
| Frame | Fibreglass softer, more forgiving feel than carbon |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Power | 6/10 |
| Control | 7/10 |
| Forgiveness (estimated) | 8.4/10
very forgiving, large sweet spot |
| Arm-friendly | Not really |
Last updated: November 2026 · How we rate
Our classification: Intermediate. Its forgiveness is 8.4 out of 10 – very forgiving, large sweet spot.
The Adidas Metalbone Zz Team 2026 weighs 370 g and has a round shape, a medium balance and a soft core (EVA Soft Performance). The frame is made of Fiberglas.
Not by our rule: 370 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 ProShop was the cheapest of 7 shops in our comparison at €134.91 including shipping. The price applies with the discount code PADELADT10. We check prices daily; the current ones are at the top of this page.
The closest matches in shape, hardness, balance, weight and price: Drop Shot Canyon Pro Comfort 2.0 2026 (7.8/10), Adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 3.4 2025 (8.2/10) and Royal Padel 36 Aniversario Polietileno 2026 (8.0/10).
Comfort edition of the Canyon Pro: round shape, soft feel.
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.
Anniversary model for the brand's 36th year, with a Poly core.
Side by side: vs. Drop Shot Canyon Pro Comfort 2.0 2026 · vs. Adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 3.4 2025 · vs. Royal Padel 36 Aniversario Polietileno 2026