Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 vs Adidas Metalbone HRD+ 3.4
Head-to-head on PRR scores, specs, and live prices — independently tested with the same methodology. Updated daily.
Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 wins by 2 points
Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 scores 91/100 against 89/100 for the Adidas Metalbone HRD+ 3.4. Its biggest edge is control (+2). The Adidas Metalbone HRD+ 3.4 answers back on sweet spot (+2). On price, the Adidas Metalbone HRD+ 3.4 is currently €52 cheaper.
“The Technical Viper 3.0 is the bluntest instrument in Babolat's range and makes no apology for it. Head-heavy, diamond, Black EVA behind a Carbon 3K face: swing hard and the ball leaves at 94-power pace, the highest tier we score. Everything else is the price of admission. Control 74 asks you to aim with your feet, comfort 62 makes it one of the harshest hits at tour level, and tolerance 61 turns mishits into nothing balls. Maneuverability 66 means late reactions at the net stay late. For a physically strong, technically clean attacker it is devastating. For anyone else it is a fast route to a sore elbow.”
“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. PRR score: 89/100.”
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