The Adidas Metalbone HRD+ 3.4 2025 carries the Metalbone name into round-head territory, pairing an EVA foam core with a carbon face to produce a surprisingly explosive option for intermediate players.
Overall it sits in the top 4% of 1,000 rackets we've tested — its power score ranks in the top 2%.
Power
Exceptional92
Control
High72
Maneuverability
Good67
Sweet Spot
Good63
Comfort
Good64
Value
High76
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PRR Score
89PRR Score
The verdict
The Adidas Metalbone HRD+ 3.4 2025 carries the Metalbone name into round-head territory, pairing an EVA foam core with a carbon face to produce a surprisingly explosive option for intermediate players. Power at 92 is exceptional for this level, and smashes off the back glass come out fast and heavy. Control at 72 and comfort at 64 are the compromises: expect some arm feedback and be ready to work for placement. Our score: 89/100.
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Full specification
AttackerLightweightPro Tour
Shape
Diamond
Face weave
Carbon
Core
EVA
Balance
270mm · Head-heavy
Weight
345–360g
Level
Professional
Playing style
All-court
Year
2025
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 88 on our score. 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 90 on our score 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 91 on our score 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 90 on our score is marginally more forgiving through construction of points and a small step behind on raw pace. That one-point padelracketreviews 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 89 on our score sits genuinely close to the 2026 standard, and the regular 3.4 at 88 on our score 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 (88 on our score) for players who want maximum stiffness.
Refined layup and better comfort at the same power ceiling. The HRD+ 3.4 scores 89; the standard 3.4 (88 on our score) is the value pick of the generation.
Naming resets for 2026. The mainline jumps to 90 on our score and the HRD+ to 91 — the best-scoring Metalbones we have tested, including Galán's own edition.
powerful smashes ×4precise placement ×1not enough control ×1too heavy ×1vibrates too much ×1fast at the net ×1too stiff ×1
The PRR takePRR Team
Round head, explosive manners
A surprise package: round-headed, so the hitting area is wider than the diamonds it competes with, yet the output is among the most explosive in its bracket; balls off the back glass come out fast and heavy. The main concern is comfort: arm-sensitive players should be careful, mishits are punished strongly, and touch shots at the net want precise technique.
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What level of player is the Metalbone HRD+ 3.4 designed for?
The Adidas Metalbone HRD+ 3.4 is built for Professional players, scoring 89/100 overall in PRR's testing.
How much does the Metalbone HRD+ 3.4 cost and where can I buy it?
The Adidas Metalbone HRD+ 3.4 is priced from €180 at PadelProShop. See the price comparison above for the latest deals across every retailer we track.
What shape is the Metalbone HRD+ 3.4 and what does that mean on court?
The Adidas Metalbone HRD+ 3.4 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 HRD+ 3.4 available in different years or editions?
Yes — use the year selector above to see how this year's Adidas Metalbone HRD+ 3.4 compares to earlier editions.
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