Metalbone 3.3
Previous-generation Metalbone 3.3 diamond — superseded by Metalbone 2026 / 3.5. Do not treat this ID as the current Galán flagship.
- Diamond
- Advanced
- Best forDiscount shoppers who want previous Metalbone 3.3
- CategoryPadel Rackets
Overview
Previous-generation Metalbone 3.3 diamond — superseded by Metalbone 2026 / 3.5. Do not treat this ID as the current Galán flagship.
A previous Metalbone if you find it priced as one. The current adjustable 16K Soft Performance Metalbone is 3.5 / 2026.
- Known Metalbone diamond + Weight & Balance generation
- Value once 3.5 is on the shelf
At a glance
- Shape
- Diamond
- Minimum weight
- 365 g
- Maximum weight
- 375 g
- Balance
- High
- Core
- Soft Eva
- Face
- Carbon Aluminized
- Thickness
- 38 mm
- Category
- Padel Rackets
- Best for
- Discount shoppers who want previous Metalbone 3.3
How to think about this racket
What it is
Metalbone 3.3 is the previous Galán diamond (commonly Soft Performance EVA, aluminised carbon, Weight & Balance). The live official flagship is Metalbone 2026 / 3.5. This patch stops the old row pretending to be current.
Who it's for
Players buying previous-gen on purpose. New Metalbone shoppers should look at 3.5, HRD+, CTRL or Team Light.
How it plays
Same family idea — attacking diamond with a softer EVA than HRD. 3.5 updates the 2026 kit (including the published 345–360 g + plates band).
Power vs control
Previous Metalbone attack. Current diamond Soft Performance is 3.5.
Handling
Older listings sat in a 365–375 g band. 3.5 publishes 345–360 + plates.
Comfort
Soft Performance EVA generation, not High Memory.
Sweet spot / forgiveness
Pro diamond. Not Match Light.
Materials
Aluminised carbon, Soft Performance EVA, diamond. Current 16K / 3.5 tech lives on the newer model.
Buy if
- You know this is previous-generation Metalbone 3.3, not 3.5 / 2026.
- The price gap versus the current Metalbone is the reason.
Skip if
- You want the current official Metalbone — that is 3.5 / 2026 or HRD+ 2026.
- You need a beginner racket.
Not ideal for: Those looking for Superseded by Metalbone 2026 / 3.5. · Those looking for Catalog previously labelled this as the current Metalbone 2026.
How it decides
- Power8.4
Previous Metalbone diamond. Current Soft Performance flagship is 3.5.
- Control6.6
Attack diamond, softer EVA than HRD.
- Forgiveness4.6
Pro Metalbone diamond.
- Maneuverability6.4
Older 365–375 g listings. 3.5’s base band is lighter before plates.
- Comfort6.8
Soft Performance EVA generation.
- Stability8.0
Metalbone octagonal-generation carbon frame.
These are explainable buying attributes with source type, not laboratory measurements or a Kitletics overall score.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Known Metalbone diamond + Weight & Balance generation
- Value once 3.5 is on the shelf
Cons
- Superseded by Metalbone 2026 / 3.5
- Catalog previously labelled this as the current Metalbone 2026
How it fits different uses
| Use case | Score |
|---|---|
Padel Power Previous Metalbone diamond. Current is 3.5 / HRD+. | 82 |
Padel Maximum Power HRD+ 2026 if you want the current stiff Metalbone. | 76 |
Padel Balanced Softer EVA than HRD on an older diamond. | 74 |
Padel Beginner Previous pro diamond. | 22 |
Specifications
- Shape
- Diamond
- Minimum weight
- 365g
- Maximum weight
- 375g
- Balance
- High
- Core
- Soft Eva
- Face
- Carbon Aluminized
- Thickness
- 38mm
Shape & weight
| Shape | Diamond |
|---|---|
| Balance | High |
| Minimum weight | 365 g |
| Maximum weight | 375 g |
| Thickness | 38 mm |
| Sweet Spot | Medium |
Construction
| Frame material | Not Published |
|---|---|
| Face | Carbon Aluminized |
| Face material | Carbon |
| Face carbon weave | Not Published |
| Core | Soft Eva |
| Manufacturer core | Soft Performance EVA |
| Surface texture | Not Published |
| Feel | Not Published |
| Technologies | Not Published |
Positioning
| Player Level | Advanced |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Positioning | Previous Generation Metalbone Diamond |
Other
| Length | Not Published |
|---|---|
| Finish | Not Published |
Metalbone family
Newer: Metalbone Team Light →
Where to buy
Showing offers for Netherlands. Prices may change at the retailer.
Amazon.nl
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How we assessed this product
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- Verified specification
adidas official store (allforpadel.com) — Metalbone 3.3 superseded by Metalbone 2026 / 3.5
Manufacturer specifications and positioning for Adidas Metalbone 3.3. Not a Kitletics lab measurement.
Verified 13 September 2026
- Editorial research
Kitletics padel racket research
Editorial synthesis of manufacturer specs and specialist range notes for Adidas Metalbone 3.3. Not first-hand testing.
Verified 13 September 2026
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