Adidas Metalbone vs Royal Padel R Control
Head-to-head on PRR scores, specs, and live prices — independently tested with the same methodology. Updated daily.
Adidas Metalbone wins by 14 points
Adidas Metalbone scores 90/100 against 76/100 for the Royal Padel R Control. Its biggest edge is power (+18).
“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 R Control 2023 is the earlier vintage of Royal Padel's placement paradox: a 380 g diamond tuned for control 78 with the house cushion intact (comfort 70, tolerance 71). The mass gives defensive shots planted authority; maneuverability 64 is the full price, among the lowest we score. Power 66 completes the specialist profile. Value 72 has settled better than the current edition's. The same narrow-but-real audience applies: deliberate, positional players who want control with weight behind it. Within that brief, the discounted vintage is the smarter buy than the 2026. Inspect old stock.”
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