Adidas Metalbone vs Nox Quantum 12K Cobalt
Head-to-head on PRR scores, specs, and live prices — independently tested with the same methodology. Updated daily.
Adidas Metalbone wins by 12 points
Adidas Metalbone scores 90/100 against 78/100 for the Nox Quantum 12K Cobalt. Its biggest edge is control (+20). On price, the Nox Quantum 12K Cobalt is currently €129 cheaper.
“The Adidas Metalbone 2026 is a diamond power frame at 360 g with an EVA performance core, built for advanced players who want an exceptional dual-score profile. Control at 88 leads alongside power at 84, making this one of the more complete advanced frames with a PRR of 90. Maneuverability at 74 is adequate. Tolerance at 74 and comfort at 74 are workable for regular sessions. PRR score: 90/100.”
“The Quantum 12K Cobalt is the all-court listing of Nox's non-signature attack platform: the HR3 core in a 375 g diamond scoring power 80 with workable control 68 and fair-for-the-genre terms (comfort 66, tolerance 65). Face details beyond the 12K family designation are thin. Value 78 continues the Quantum's rational-buy positioning: AT10-adjacent character without the signature tax. Between Quantum editions the Cobalt's tuning reads a touch friendlier than the Carbon's. For advanced players who attack in waves rather than constantly, this is the Quantum to demo first.”
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