The Adidas Metalbone Ctrl is a diamond control frame at 360 g with an EVA foam core, built for advanced players who want exceptional directional precision.
Overall it sits in the top 6% of 1,000 rackets we’ve tested — its control score ranks in the top 1%.
Power
High78
Control
Exceptional90
Maneuverability
High75
Sweet Spot
High76
Comfort
High76
Value
High72
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PRR Score
88PRR Score
The verdict
The Adidas Metalbone Ctrl is a diamond control frame at 360 g with an EVA foam core, built for advanced players who want exceptional directional precision. Control at 90 is the exceptional headline: among the most precisely placed frames in the advanced bracket. PRR score 88 confirms the level of overall performance. Power at 78 is the honest trade-off. Comfort at 76 and tolerance at 76 keep it usable across regular sessions. PRR score: 88/100.
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Full specification
AttackerLightweight
Shape
Diamond
Face weave
Carbon
Core
EVA
Balance
255mm
Weight
345–360g
Level
Advanced
Playing style
Control
Year
2026
The series story
Adidas Metalbone
Ale Galán's power weapon with adjustable weights
Few rackets in our database are as closely tied to a single player as the Metalbone is to Ale Galán. He has used it to finish points overhead at the highest level of the World Padel Tour, and the frame reflects his style exactly: diamond shape, aggressive balance, built for attacking players who want to load up genuine finishing pace from the back-court. What sets the Metalbone apart from every other power flagship we have tested is the adjustable weight system. Moving the weights changes how the frame swings and where the balance sits, letting you dial between faster handling at the net and heavier hitting from deeper positions. No other mainstream racket in our database offers that kind of tuning out of the box.
The family has grown into four distinct lines. The mainline Metalbone is the core offer. The HRD+ pushes stiffness and pace further, at the cost of some feel on touch shots. The Carbon softens the layup for players who want power without that unforgiving response. The Team sits at the entry point for improvers growing into the Metalbone silhouette. Across generations, the naming has shifted too: numbered versions (3.3 in 2024, 3.4 in 2025) gave way to a clean model-year format in 2026, which also brought the strongest scores we have ever recorded for the series.
The 3.3 HRD+ opened at PRR 88. The 3.4 generation pushed the HRD+ to 89, with the standard 3.4 matching the 3.3 at 88 but at a sharper price as stock cleared. The 2026 reset delivered the biggest step yet: the mainline Metalbone reaches PRR 90 and the HRD+ hits 91, the highest scores in the series by a clear margin. The Metalbone has never been for everyone. For advanced attacking players who are composed under pressure and trust their construction of points from the back, the numbers speak plainly.
Which one should you buy?
The 2026 Metalbone HRD+ at PRR 91 is the clearest expression of what this series does. If you are an advanced attacker who finishes overhead with confidence and handles a demanding frame without flinching, buy it at full price. The standard 2026 Metalbone at PRR 90 is marginally more forgiving through construction of points and a small step behind on raw pace. That one-point PRR gap is real, but both frames reward the same player profile. Neither belongs in the hands of someone still building their game.
The 3.4 generation is worth serious attention wherever retailers are discounting to clear stock. The HRD+ 3.4 at PRR 89 sits genuinely close to the 2026 standard, and the regular 3.4 at PRR 88 is the best value entry point in the Metalbone family right now. The Carbon and Team editions are a different proposition entirely: they suit players moving into the Metalbone ecosystem who are not yet ready for a full diamond frame at maximum stiffness. They serve a real purpose for improvers finding their feet at the net and through the glass, but the aggressive attacker this flagship was built for will want one of the top three.
2024
Metalbone 3.3
The adjustable-weight formula matures: diamond shape, aggressive balance, and the HRD+ edition (PRR 88) for players who want maximum stiffness.
One of the most precisely placed frames in its class — directional control leads everything — but the diamond profile keeps some head weight in reserve for finishing at the net. The feel is consistent and accessible for a technical player. Overhead pace has to come from your technique, fast net reactions want early positioning, and it's advanced-player equipment, not a shortcut.
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What level of player is the Metalbone Ctrl designed for?
The Adidas Metalbone Ctrl is built for Advanced players, scoring 88/100 overall in PRR's testing.
How much does the Metalbone Ctrl cost and where can I buy it?
The Adidas Metalbone Ctrl is priced from €253 at PadelProShop. See the price comparison above for the latest deals across every retailer we track.
What shape is the Metalbone Ctrl and what does that mean on court?
The Adidas Metalbone Ctrl has a diamond-shaped head, which concentrates weight toward the top of the frame for maximum power on smashes and overheads — at some cost to the size of the sweet spot.
Is the Metalbone Ctrl available in different years or editions?
Yes — use the year selector above to see how this year's Adidas Metalbone Ctrl compares to earlier editions.
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