Adidas Metalbone PRO EDT 3.4 vs Babolat Viper Soft Juan Lebrón 3.0

“Aimed squarely at advanced players who want to finish points overhead, the Adidas Metalbone PRO Edt 3.4 earns a PRR score of 88/100 on the back of a standout power rating of 91. Its hybrid shape and Carbon 18K face generate genuine pace from net position, while the even balance at 270 mm keeps the frame quick enough for volleys and overhead exchanges. Control sits at 72 and comfort at 66, so this racket rewards aggressive, confident play rather than defensive construction of points.”

“The Viper Soft Juan Lebrón 3.0 takes the same 365g Black EVA formula that already works on the Technical Viper Soft and wraps it in Juan Lebrón's signature diamond shell. Power eases back from the standard Viper JL's tour-level peak to a still-strong 82, and in exchange control and comfort both climb into the high 70s/80s — a genuinely balanced racket rather than a compromise. Maneuverability improves too, so the head-heavy diamond feels less punishing to hustle at net. The catch is coverage: it is stocked at a single retailer so far, and priced at parity with the far more aggressive standard Viper JL, so this is not the discount play the Technical Soft is.”

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