Adidas Metalbone Padel Rackets

Features of the Adidas Metalbone Padel Rackets 

When a well-known brand like Adidas enters the Padel market, it often makes a splash. And even more so when the two main models are of such high quality. But let’s set aside the Adipower for now and focus on the Metalbone model and its various versions. A powerful racket by definition, the classic Metalbone has a diamond shape and delivers power and explosiveness—especially thanks to its carbon faces, which add stiffness. However, the foam is fairly flexible, counterbalancing this powerful, rigid feel and providing playing comfort and greater ball control. 

All of this makes the racket quite well-rounded despite its head-heavy balance. However, if you want to make your racket even more versatile, a weight-adjustment system is built into both sides of the racket at the center. The goal is to optimize the racket’s weight to your liking and reduce (or not) the head-heavy balance. 

How to Choose Your Adidas Metalbone Padel Racket? 

 Before choosing a Padel racket, it’s important to assess your skill level and playing style. The Metalbone line offers several types of Padel rackets that will appeal to a variety of players. For players looking for more power, for example, the Metalbone HRD is ideal. In addition to the head-heavy balance and carbon faces of the classic Metalbone, the HRD features a much stiffer foam core, which increases explosiveness and power return. Be aware, however, that this comes at the cost of reduced control and an increased risk of joint injuries—particularly to the elbow. 

Conversely, if you’re more of a defensive player and prefer ball control over overhead power, the Metalbone Control is available with its own unique features. Say goodbye to the diamond shape and hello to the round shape, which completely changes the racket’s style. The carbon frame and Soft foam remain, making it a premium control racket. The removable weights are still included and allow you to add weight to the racket. 

Finally, for players who prefer a more flexible racket—particularly due to elbow injuries that can result from high-density carbon—the Metalbone Carbone is available. Using the same mold as the classic Metalbone, the diamond shape is retained, but the carbon density is reduced to 6k. The soft foam remains, resulting in a less rigid and more forgiving diamond-shaped racket—perfect for enjoying powerful smashes without straining your delicate joints. 

Are Adidas Metalbone rackets suitable for all players? 

Metalbone rackets are premium models—one of the two flagship lines of the brand with the three stripes—and are designed for experienced players. However, in an effort to create rackets for all players, Adidas has developed a Metalbone model for intermediate players: the Metalbone Team. Also available in a women’s version, the Metalbone Team retains the classic model’s diamond-shaped frame while replacing the carbon faces with fiberglass faces, which increases forgiveness and control at the expense of stiffness. This also enlarges the sweet spot. 

The Adidas lineup isn’t limited to just rackets 

Despite the high quality of its rackets, the German brand doesn’t stop there and diversifies as much as possible with a full range of gear for the serious Padel player. To transport your rackets, nothing beats the Adidas Padel bags designed specifically for this purpose. Dress in Adidas Padel apparel and take advantage of the many accessories to complete your collection and become the French Alejandro Galán!