Metalbone 3.5
Current Metalbone 2026 / 3.5: diamond, Weight & Balance, Carbon Aluminized 16K and Soft Performance EVA — not the 3.3 and not HRD+.
- Diamond
- Professional
- Best forAdvanced players who want the current Metalbone 3.5 / 2026 diamond
- CategoryPadel Rackets
Overview
Current Metalbone 2026 / 3.5: diamond, Weight & Balance, Carbon Aluminized 16K and Soft Performance EVA — not the 3.3 and not HRD+.
Buy this if you want Galán’s current adjustable Metalbone with Soft Performance EVA. HRD+ is the High Memory sibling; 3.3 is previous-generation.
- Official 2026 Metalbone with Weight & Balance (+0–11.2 g on a 345–360 g base)
- Soft Performance EVA — not HRD+ High Memory
- 16K aluminised carbon and diamond attack mould
Kitletics Review · 7.3 Solid
Buy this if you want Galán’s current adjustable Metalbone with Soft Performance EVA. HRD+ is the High Memory sibling; 3.3 is previous-generation.
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- Shape
- Diamond
- Minimum weight
- 345 g
- Maximum weight
- 371 g
- Balance
- High
- Core
- Soft Eva
- Face
- Carbon Aluminized 16K
- Thickness
- 38 mm
- Category
- Padel Rackets
- Best for
- Advanced players who want the current Metalbone 3.5 / 2026 diamond
How to think about this racket
What it is
Adidas lists this as Metalbone 2026 by Ale Galán — the current Metalbone 3.5 generation. Official store: diamond, head-heavy, 345–360 g plus 0–11.2 g Weight & Balance, 38 mm, Carbon Aluminized 16K, Soft Performance EVA, Spin Blade Decal, top sweet spot.
Who it's for
Advanced attackers who want to tune balance. If you want the stiffer High Memory smash, that is HRD+.
How it plays
Official copy is total power with customisation. Soft Performance EVA is the comfort/output claim versus HRD+. Manufacturer language, not a Kitletics test.
Power vs control
Attack diamond. CTRL is the round Metalbone. HRD+ keeps the diamond and swaps in High Memory EVA.
Handling
Base 345–360 g is lighter than many Spanish 365 g flags until you add plates. Extra Power Grip is the longer-handle inertia claim.
Comfort
Soft Performance EVA is why this is not HRD+. Still a pro carbon diamond.
Sweet spot / forgiveness
Top sweet spot on a 485 cm² diamond. Off-centre play is not the job.
Materials
16K aluminised carbon, Soft Performance EVA, Octagonal Structure, Low Poly, Weight & Balance, Spin Blade Decal.
Buy if
- You want the official 2026 Metalbone diamond with 16K aluminised carbon and Soft Performance EVA.
- You already attack and want to add or omit the 11.2 g Weight & Balance kit.
Skip if
- You want HRD+ High Memory.
- You need a beginner Match / RX racket.
Not ideal for: Those looking for HRD+ High Memory. · Those looking for beginner Match / RX racket. · Those looking for it if you cannot name the weekly session this mould has to win. · Those looking for Players who want HRD+ High Memory or Metalbone CTRL.
How it decides
- Power8.8
Official attack / total-power Metalbone 2026 with diamond and Extra Power Grip.
- Control6.8
Softer EVA than HRD+ but still a head-heavy diamond. CTRL is the control Metalbone.
- Forgiveness4.8
Top sweet spot, 485 cm² diamond. Low tolerance.
- Maneuverability7.2
345–360 g base is lighter than many flags; plates and high balance add inertia.
- Comfort7.0
Soft Performance EVA is specified versus HRD+ High Memory.
- Stability8.4
Octagonal Structure, Low Poly and Power Groove are the rigidity claims.
These are explainable buying attributes with source type, not laboratory measurements or a Kitletics overall score.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Official 2026 Metalbone with Weight & Balance (+0–11.2 g on a 345–360 g base)
- Soft Performance EVA — not HRD+ High Memory
- 16K aluminised carbon and diamond attack mould
Cons
- Still a pro diamond; adjustable weights can push it toward 371 g
- Not the round CTRL if you want a centred sweet spot
How it fits different uses
| Use case | Score |
|---|---|
Padel Advanced PRO level on the official sheet. | 92 |
Padel Power Current Metalbone attack diamond. | 90 |
Padel Competitive Current Metalbone flagship, not 3.3. | 90 |
Padel Maximum Power HRD+ is the stiffer smash Metalbone. | 84 |
Padel Beginner Match Light or RX if you are starting. | 20 |
Kitletics Review
A buying decision based on structured product data and evidence — not invented star ratings or fake user reviews.
Kitletics Review
Verdict
Buy this if you want Galán’s current adjustable Metalbone with Soft Performance EVA. HRD+ is the High Memory sibling; 3.3 is previous-generation.
Pros
- Official 2026 Metalbone with Weight & Balance (+0–11.2 g on a 345–360 g base)
- Soft Performance EVA — not HRD+ High Memory
- 16K aluminised carbon and diamond attack mould
Cons / Trade-offs
- Still a pro diamond; adjustable weights can push it toward 371 g
- Not the round CTRL if you want a centred sweet spot
Best for
- The official 2026 Metalbone diamond with 16K aluminised carbon and Soft Performance EVA.
- It when you already attack and want to add or omit the 11.2 g Weight &.
- It when that job shows up most weeks.
- Official 2026 Metalbone with Weight & Balance.
Not ideal for
- Those looking for HRD+ High Memory.
- Those looking for beginner Match / RX racket.
- Those looking for it if you cannot name the weekly session this mould has to win.
- Those looking for Still a pro diamond; adjustable weights can push it toward 371 g.
Performance breakdown
- Power8.8· Manufacturer sheet
- Control6.8· Inferred from specs
- Forgiveness4.8· Inferred from specs
- Maneuverability7.2· Inferred from specs
- Comfort7.0· Manufacturer sheet
- Stability8.4· Manufacturer sheet
- Spin8.2· Manufacturer sheet
- Value6.9· Street price lives in offers — not a popularity rank
Scale: Poor (1–3) · Fair (4–5) · Good (6–7) · Very Good (8) · Excellent (9–10)
How it performs
Verdict
Adidas lists this as Metalbone 2026 by Ale Galán — the current Metalbone 3.5 generation. Official store: diamond, head-heavy, 345–360 g plus 0–11.2 g Weight & Balance, 38 mm, Carbon Aluminized 16K, Soft Performance EVA, Spin Blade Decal, top sweet spot. Buy this if you want.…
Who it is for
Advanced attackers who want to tune balance. If you want the stiffer High Memory smash, that is HRD+. • Advanced players who want the current Metalbone 3.5 / 2026 diamond • Attackers who will actually use Weight & Balance Official copy is total power with customisation. Soft.…
Who should avoid it
You want HRD+ High Memory. You need a beginner Match / RX racket. • Beginners • Players who want HRD+ High Memory or Metalbone CTRL • Still a pro diamond; adjustable weights can push it toward 371 g • Not the round CTRL if you want a centred sweet spot I'd rather switch families.…
Construction
16K aluminised carbon, Soft Performance EVA, Octagonal Structure, Low Poly, Weight & Balance, Spin Blade Decal. Published stack: diamond mould, high balance, 345–371 g, 38 mm, Carbon Aluminized 16K, EVA Soft Performance. Those names are manufacturer systems. They help you tell.…
Should you buy it?
Buy if
- You want the official 2026 Metalbone diamond with 16K aluminised carbon and Soft Performance EVA.
- I'd shortlist it when you already attack and want to add or omit the 11.2 g Weight &.
- I'd shortlist it when that job shows up most weeks — not as a one-racket closet filler.
- Official 2026 Metalbone with Weight & Balance (+0–11.2 g on a 345–360 g base)
Skip if
- You want HRD+ High Memory.
- You need a beginner Match / RX racket.
- I'd skip it if you cannot name the weekly session this mould has to win.
- Still a pro diamond; adjustable weights can push it toward 371 g
Final verdict
Buy this if you want Galán’s current adjustable Metalbone with Soft Performance EVA. HRD+ is the High Memory sibling; 3.3 is previous-generation. You want the official 2026 Metalbone diamond with 16K aluminised carbon and Soft Performance EVA. You want HRD+ High Memory.
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How we assessed it
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Specifications
- Shape
- Diamond
- Minimum weight
- 345g
- Maximum weight
- 371g
- Balance
- High
- Core
- Soft Eva
- Face
- Carbon Aluminized 16K
- Thickness
- 38mm
Shape & weight
| Shape | Diamond |
|---|---|
| Balance | High |
| Minimum weight | 345 g |
| Maximum weight | 371 g |
| Thickness | 38 mm |
| Sweet Spot | Compact |
Construction
| Frame material | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Face | Carbon Aluminized 16K |
| Face material | Carbon |
| Face carbon weave | 16K Alum |
| Core | Soft Eva |
| Manufacturer core | EVA Soft Performance |
| Surface texture | Rough |
| Feel | Not Published |
| Technologies | Weight & Balance System, Octagonal Structure, Low Poly, Extra Power Grip, Power Groove, Spin Blade Decal, Smart Holes Curve, Structural Reinforcement |
Positioning
| Player Level | Professional |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Positioning | Attack / Customizable Power |
Other
| Length | Not Published |
|---|---|
| Finish | Not Published |
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Sources & evidence
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Verified specification
adidas official store (allforpadel.com) Metalbone 2026 — Ale Galán
Manufacturer specifications and positioning for Adidas Metalbone 3.5 2026. 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 3.5 2026. Not first-hand testing.
Verified 13 September 2026
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