Metalbone
By Padeldex Editorial Team · Published 23 January 2026 · Updated 12 June 2026
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Review Summary
The Adidas Metalbone (2026) is a diamond-shaped padel racket with a high balance. Its head-heavy diamond profile pushes the weight up top, channelling energy into powerful attacking shots at the cost of a smaller, higher sweet spot.
Across 3 expert reviews, the Metalbone earns a Padeldex aggregated score of 78/100 — a figure we calculate from independent reviewers rather than any single rating. It performs best on power (87/100) and sweet spot (80/100), which shape its character on court. Maneuverability is its softer area at 68/100, something to weigh against its strengths.
Under the hood it pairs a 3D face, a EVA Soft Performance core, 16K Aluminized Carbon construction. At its listed weight with a high balance, it should feel substantial and stable, rewarding a full, committed swing. That makes it best suited to intermediate and advanced players who already generate their own control and want a weapon for finishing points.
Strengths
- ✓Generates serious power on smashes and drives
- ✓Generous, forgiving sweet spot
- ✓Diamond shape rewards aggressive, attacking play
- ✓Head-heavy balance maximises power on attacking shots
Trade-offs
- ✕A touch demanding to maneuver at speed
- ✕Control feels less precise than the best in class
- ✕Demanding diamond head is less forgiving on mishits
- ✕Head-heavy balance can feel less nimble at the net
Specifications
- Shape
- diamond
- Weight
- 345-360g
- Balance
- high
- Core
- EVA Soft Performance
- Face / Surface
- 3D
- Composition / Frame
- 16K Aluminized Carbon
- Year
- 2026
- RRP
- €390
Expert Breakdown
Based on 3 expert reviews, aggregated by Padeldex. Scores weighted by category importance — Power and Control carry the highest weight.
Pro Reviews
Weighted Score
Based on
3 Reviews
Fabio F.
Expert Reviewer
Roberto C.
Expert Reviewer
El4set
Expert Reviewer
Sources consulted
Scores are a Padeldex aggregated interpretation of independent expert reviews. We link out to the original reviewers below.
- Fabio F.
- Roberto C.
- El4set
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