PadelAdidas Metalbone 2026 vs. Babolat Viper 3.0 2026 (Lebrón)
Adidas Metalbone 2026 or Babolat Viper 3.0 2026 (Lebrón)? Here Adidas's diamond-shaped model goes head to head with Babolat's diamond variant – with all the technical data and our rating (8.7 vs. 8.6 out of 10).
The Adidas Metalbone 2026 scores above all with “Maximum power thanks to the diamond shape and high balance”, the Babolat Viper 3.0 2026 (Lebrón) with “Explosive power, proven at the very top of the game”. Which one suits you better depends on your playing style, level and budget – the table and our verdict below make the choice concrete.
| Adidas Metalbone 2026 | Babolat Viper 3.0 2026 (Lebrón) | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Adidas | Babolat |
| Rating | ★ 8.7/10 | ★ 8.6/10 |
| Price | €198With our link €188.91 | from €199 |
| Shape | Diamond | Diamond |
| Weight (lighter = easier to handle, heavier = more stable) | 360 g | 370 g |
| Balance | High (head-heavy) | High (head-heavy) |
| Hardness | Medium | Hard |
| Core | EVA Soft Performance | Black EVA |
| Frame | Carbon 16K (aluminised) | Carbon 3K |
| Surface | Rough | Rough |
| Handle length | – | – |
| Power | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Control | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Arm-friendly | Not really | Not really |
| Level | Intermediate, Competitive | Competitive |
Prices for Adidas Metalbone 2026
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Padel ProShop cheapest €209.90 · as of 2026-11-14 5 working days · from Spain with code PADELADT10 (−10%) – already applied via our link and deducted at checkout€188.91 Go to the shop
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Racketshop free shipping 2–5 working days€198 Go to the shop
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Amazon free shipping Amazon price as of 14.11., 16:17 – the price shown on Amazon at the time of purchase applies€215.48 Go to the shop
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Smashinn €217 + €5.99 shipping 5–6 working days · from Spain€222.99 Go to the shop
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Padelstore24 free shipping 1–3 working days · from Germany€249.90 Go to the shop
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Padel Market free shipping 4–5 working days · from Spain€249.95 Go to the shop
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PadelXpert free shipping 1–4 working days · from Germany€256 Go to the shop
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Smash-Expert free shipping 3–8 working days · from France€292.50 Go to the shop
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Sport is good free shipping 4 working days · from France€292.50 Go to the shop
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Sportlet as of 2026-10-30€219.90 Sold out
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Ofertas de Padel as of 2026-11-05€229.95 Sold out
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Padel Nuestro as of 2026-11-04€229.95 Sold out
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Racket Room as of 2026-11-06€188.90 Sold out
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Padel-Point as of 2026-11-12€185.95 Sold out
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Tennis-Point as of 2026-11-12€185.95 Sold out
The figure shown is the total price incl. VAT, shipping and discount code; the shop price without extras is shown below it. The price at the shop may have changed since. Shop links are affiliate links (ads) – this costs you nothing extra. We only compare shops we work with; other shops may be cheaper.
Prices for Babolat Viper 3.0 2026 (Lebrón)
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Racketshop cheapest free shipping 2–5 working days€199 Go to the shop
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Racket Room free shipping 1–4 working days · from Italy€199.90 Go to the shop
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Padel Nuestro €239.95 + free shipping 3–5 working days · from Spain with code OURPRIME (−12%) – enter it yourself at checkout€211.16 Go to the shop
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Padel ProShop €254.95 · as of 2026-11-14 5 working days · from Spain with code PADELADT10 (−10%) – already applied via our link and deducted at checkout€229.46 Go to the shop
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Amazon free shipping Amazon price as of 14.11., 16:17 – the price shown on Amazon at the time of purchase applies€238.90 Go to the shop
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Padel-Point free shipping 1–4 working days · from Germany€244.95 Go to the shop
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Tennis-Point free shipping 3–4 working days · from Germany€244.95 Go to the shop
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Smashinn €239.99 + €5.99 shipping 5–6 working days · from Spain€245.98 Go to the shop
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Sport Bittl free shipping 2–4 working days · from Germany€298 Go to the shop
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Padel Market free shipping 4–5 working days · from Spain€349.95 Go to the shop
The figure shown is the total price incl. VAT, shipping and discount code; the shop price without extras is shown below it. The price at the shop may have changed since. Shop links are affiliate links (ads) – this costs you nothing extra. We only compare shops we work with; other shops may be cheaper.
Who wins where?
- Power Metalbone 20269 Viper 3.0 2026 (Lebrón)9
- Control Metalbone 20265 Viper 3.0 2026 (Lebrón)5
- Weight (lighter = more manoeuvrable, heavier = more stable) Metalbone 2026360 g Viper 3.0 2026 (Lebrón)370 g
- Price Metalbone 2026€198 Viper 3.0 2026 (Lebrón)€199
- Rating Metalbone 20268.7 Viper 3.0 2026 (Lebrón)8.6
Highlighted = better value · turquoise = tie
Which one suits you?
Adidas Metalbone 2026
Choose the Adidas Metalbone 2026 if …
- ✓ you prefer a lighter, more manoeuvrable racket
- ✓ price matters to you
Babolat Viper 3.0 2026 (Lebrón)
Choose the Babolat Viper 3.0 2026 (Lebrón) if …
- ✓ you want more stability and punch against hard balls
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Last updated: November 2026 · How we rate
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