Adidas Metalbone Carbon 2026
Pairs well with
The Metalbone shape at a price a club player can justify. A 6K carbon weave instead of the flagship's 16K, which softens the strike slightly and takes a couple of hundred dollars off the ticket.
It is still a diamond head with a head-heavy balance, so it still rewards a full swing and still asks you to be early on the ball. What you lose against the flagship is a little stiffness and a little feedback. What you gain is a racket most people can actually play with.
Specifications
| Level | Pro |
| Play style | Attack |
| Shape | Diamond |
| Balance | Head heavy |
| Weight | 360–375 g |
| Face | 6K carbon |
| Core | Soft Performance EVA |
| Sweet spot | Top of the face |
| Surface area | 485 cm² |
| Length | 455 mm |
| Thickness | 38 mm |
Technology: Octagonal Structure, Power Groove, Spin Blade, Smart Holes Curve, Structural Reinforcement, Metalbone Protector Tape.
Buy this if you want the Metalbone feel and an attacking frame, without paying flagship money for carbon you may not yet be good enough to notice.
Not sure which shape?
Round: sweet spot in the middle, most forgiving. Teardrop: the middle ground, suits most club players. Diamond: sweet spot high, maximum power, least forgiving.
Shipping, returns and care
Shipping is calculated at checkout. 30-day returns on unused items in original condition. Fit protector tape before first use and keep the frame out of a hot car — heat damages padel rackets far more often than impact does. Covered by a 12-month manufacturer warranty against defects.