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Adidas Metalbone 09 vs Adidas Metalbone Ctrl

Head-to-head on PRR scores, specs, and live prices — independently tested with the same methodology. Updated daily.

Adidas Metalbone 09
Adidas

Adidas Metalbone 09

84
Best
Adidas Metalbone Ctrl
Adidas

Adidas Metalbone Ctrl

88
PRR verdict

Adidas Metalbone Ctrl wins by 4 points

Adidas Metalbone Ctrl scores 88/100 against 84/100 for the Adidas Metalbone 09. Its biggest edge is control (+14). The Adidas Metalbone 09 answers back on power (+4). On price, the Adidas Metalbone 09 is currently €137 cheaper.

Score breakdown
Adidas Metalbone 09
Adidas Metalbone Ctrl
Overall
84/100
88/100Best
Control
76
90Best
Power
82Best
78
Sweet spot
69
76Best
Maneuverability
72
75Best
Comfort
70
76Best
Specs
Adidas Metalbone 09
Adidas Metalbone Ctrl
Shape
Diamond
Diamond
Balance
Head-heavy
Weight
360–375 g
345–360 g
Core
EVA Performance
EVA
Face material
Fibreglass
Level
Professional
Advanced
Playing style
Power
Control
Adidas Metalbone 09

Aimed squarely at advanced players who want to finish points from the net, the Adidas Metalbone 09 2025 pairs a diamond shape with head-heavy balance and a fibreglass face to deliver genuine overhead punch. Our overall PRR score of 84/100 reflects a racket built for aggression, with a power score of 82 and control at 76 rewarding clean, committed swings. The EVA Soft Performance core takes some edge off impact, but a comfort score of 70 means arm-sensitive players will want to manage session length carefully.

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Adidas Metalbone Ctrl

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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