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Adidas Metalbone

Name: Adidas Metalbone
Brand: Adidas

The Metalbone is adidas's headline power line and Ale Galan's racket. It is the deepest range the brand makes: Ctrl and Carbon Ctrl move the balance back for players who want the frame without the full commitment, HRD+ and Pro EDT sit at the top for stiffness, and Team, Team Light, Superlight and Youth builds run down to accessible weights. A Reserve edition sits alongside them. Generation numbers such as 3.4 are seasons rather than levels, so a Metalbone Ctrl 3.4 and a Metalbone Ctrl 2026 are the same racket a year apart. The build word is what matters when comparing two listings.

Current Adidas Metalbone models

9 models

Pros playing the Adidas Metalbone

1 player

Alejandro Galan

World #3 56 titles

Questions about the Adidas Metalbone

How much does the Adidas Metalbone cost?

Across the 8 builds we track a price for, the Adidas Metalbone runs from €150.00 to €369.95. Prices come from the retailers we follow and change often, so the figures on this page are the current ones.

Who plays the Adidas Metalbone?

Alejandro Galan, Pol Hernandez play the Adidas Metalbone on tour. Sponsorships move between seasons, so this reflects the rackets they are carrying now rather than their whole careers.

Who is the adidas Metalbone designed for?

Advanced and competitive players who attack from the net. It is a stiff, head-heavy frame that rewards clean contact and punishes mistimed shots, which is why adidas positions it at the top of the range rather than as an all-round option.

What is the difference between Metalbone and Metalbone Ctrl?

Same mold, different balance. Ctrl moves weight down towards the handle, which makes the racket easier to swing and more forgiving on defence at the cost of some power in the smash. If you like the frame but find the standard version demanding, Ctrl is the version to try.

What does HRD mean on an adidas Metalbone?

HRD marks the hardest build in the line. It uses a firmer core than the standard Metalbone, which gives a flatter, faster response for players who generate their own power and want the frame to return it rather than absorb it. HRD+ is the current form of that build.

Is the Metalbone a good racket for a beginner?

No. A beginner is better served by the Drive or Match lines, or by Metalbone Team if you want the same family at an accessible level. The standard Metalbone assumes you already time the ball well, and its stiffness is hard on the arm if you do not.

Which racket does Ale Galan use?

Galan plays a Metalbone, and the line is developed with him. The exact build changes by season and the version sold to the public is not always identical to the one a professional plays, so treat the signature framing as the line he is associated with rather than a claim about a specific frame.