Metalbone Team Light
Metalbone Team Light 2026: lighter round Metalbone with fiberglass and Soft Performance EVA — not the 16K Pro diamond.
- Round
- Advanced
- Best forClub players who want a lighter Metalbone
- CategoryPadel Rackets
Overview
Metalbone Team Light 2026: lighter round Metalbone with fiberglass and Soft Performance EVA — not the 16K Pro diamond.
Buy this if you want Metalbone styling and a lighter round face. It is not Metalbone 3.5.
- Official Team Light: fiberglass + Soft Performance EVA on a round Metalbone
- Written for faster reactions and less fatigue
- Distinct from 16K Pro Metalbone
At a glance
- Shape
- Round
- Minimum weight
- 345 g
- Maximum weight
- 360 g
- Balance
- Medium
- Core
- Soft Eva
- Face
- Fiberglass
- Thickness
- 38 mm
- Category
- Padel Rackets
- Best for
- Club players who want a lighter Metalbone
How to think about this racket
What it is
Team Light 2026 is the accessible Metalbone: round, fiberglass, Soft Performance EVA, Octagonal Structure and Spin Blade Gritt. Official copy is reduced weight and faster reactions. A full gram band was not cleanly captured on the retrieved sheet, so weight keys are omitted.
Who it's for
Intermediate and advancing players who want Metalbone geometry cues without 16K Pro stiffness.
How it plays
Adidas writes comfort and controlled ball output from glass + Soft Performance EVA. Round shape is said to keep weight toward the handle for defensive agility.
Power vs control
Easier than 3.5 / HRD+. Not a smash flagship.
Handling
Lightness is the product name and the official lead claim.
Comfort
Fiberglass + Soft Performance EVA is the comfort Metalbone.
Sweet spot / forgiveness
Round glass face versus 16K diamond. Still listed advanced.
Materials
Fiberglass, Soft Performance EVA, Octagonal Structure, Low Poly, Spin Blade Gritt.
Buy if
- You want the official Metalbone Team Light 2026: round, fiberglass, Soft Performance EVA.
- You want Metalbone handling without 16K Pro stiffness.
Skip if
- You want 16K Metalbone 3.5 or HRD+.
- You are brand new — look at Match Light.
Not ideal for: Players who want Metalbone 3.5 16K · Absolute beginners — Match Light is the entry-level model
How it decides
- Power5.8
Fiberglass Team Light versus 16K diamond Metalbone.
- Control7.8
Official copy leads on control, confidence and a round handle-biased shape.
- Forgiveness7.6
Round glass + soft EVA is more usable than Pro 16K diamonds.
- Maneuverability8.8
Product is named and sold on reduced weight and faster reactions.
- Comfort8.2
Soft Performance EVA and fiberglass are specified for a comfortable feel.
- Stability6.8
Octagonal Structure and Low Poly are listed to keep precision without extra fatigue.
These are explainable buying attributes with source type, not laboratory measurements or a Kitletics overall score.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Official Team Light: fiberglass + Soft Performance EVA on a round Metalbone
- Written for faster reactions and less fatigue
- Distinct from 16K Pro Metalbone
Cons
- Not 16K aluminised carbon
- Official level is still advanced, not Match beginner
How it fits different uses
| Use case | Score |
|---|---|
Padel Maneuverability Official light Metalbone. | 88 |
Padel Intermediate Progression Metalbone between Match and Pro. | 86 |
Padel Arm Comfort Softer Metalbone stack. | 80 |
Padel Beginner Playable; Match Light is the true beginner adidas. | 54 |
Padel Maximum Power 3.5 or HRD+ for Metalbone power. | 36 |
Specifications
- Shape
- Round
- Minimum weight
- 345g
- Maximum weight
- 360g
- Balance
- Medium
- Core
- Soft Eva
- Face
- Fiberglass
- Thickness
- 38mm
Shape & weight
| Shape | Round |
|---|---|
| Balance | Medium |
| Minimum weight | 345 g |
| Maximum weight | 360 g |
| Thickness | 38 mm |
| Sweet Spot | Not Published |
Construction
| Frame material | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Face | Fiberglass |
| Face material | Fiberglass |
| Face carbon weave | Not Published |
| Core | Soft Eva |
| Manufacturer core | EVA Soft Performance |
| Surface texture | Rough |
| Feel | Not Published |
| Technologies | Octagonal Structure, Low Poly, Extra Power Grip, Spin Blade Gritt, Structural Reinforcement |
Positioning
| Player Level | Advanced |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Positioning | Lightweight Metalbone Progression |
Other
| Length | Not Published |
|---|---|
| Finish | Not Published |
Metalbone family
Newer: Metalbone CTRL →
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- Verified specification
adidas official store (allforpadel.com) Metalbone Team Light 2026
Manufacturer specifications and positioning for Adidas Metalbone Team Light 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 Team Light 2026. Not first-hand testing.
Verified 13 September 2026
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