Metalbone 2026

Platform-created modelAdvancedPowerAggressiveSpecs verified

Shape: Diamond
Weight: 345–360 g
Balance: High
Feel: Medium-soft

Best price

€239.90

Platform score 7.8/10

Ale Galán's 2026 signature racket for attacking players who want power with control. A low-density Soft Performance EVA core, the Weight & Balance System and a longer power grip add acceleration and spin. adidas lists a diamond head, a listed weight of 345–360 g, balance Head heavy, a Soft Performance EVA core, a Carbon Aluminized 16K face and 485 cm² of hitting area. The removable weights add 0–11.2 g on top of the listed weight.

Who is this racket for?

Best for: Advanced players who attack and finish points overhead.
Playing style: Power / Aggressive
Level: Advanced
Recommended for: Players who live at the net and generate their own racket speed.
Not ideal for: Beginners, or anyone who mostly defends from the back glass.

The diamond shape is clearest in the front view: the widest point sits up near the tip.

The balance point is shown in the edge view with the balance overlay.

Platform evaluation: our interpretation of the specs, not a manufacturer claim.

Platform scores

Overall platform score

7.8/10

Sample evaluation

Power8.7

Control7.2

Maneuverability6.7

Forgiveness5.8

Sweet spot5.9

Defence6.4

Attack9.0

These are Paladex's own evaluation scores (methodology v0.2 (sample)), not manufacturer-certified measurements. Scores are on the same 1–10 scale across the site.

Specifications

VerifiedBrand-listed specs from the official product page, collected 6 Oct 2026. Hardness, Surface finish from allforpadel.com and Padel Nuestro (12 Oct 2026). Official product page

Brand: adidas
Model: Metalbone 2026
Collection: Ale Galán
Year: 2026
Shape: DiamondWidest high up near the tip, tapering in straight lines to the throat. The sweet spot sits high on the face. Maximum leverage for overheads and smashes. The smaller, higher sweet spot punishes off-centre hits, so it rewards good technique.
Weight: 345–360 gOn the light side: easy to swing for long matches and quick at the net, with less mass behind the ball.
Balance: High (head-heavy) · ≈ 272 mm (estimated)Where the weight is concentrated. Hits harder on smashes and volleys, but feels slower to swing and is more demanding on the shoulder and elbow. Higher balance generally favours power, lower balance usually improves maneuverability.
Thickness: 38 mmA full 38 mm profile (the regulation maximum) gives more stability and power.
Frame material: Not published
Face material: Carbon Aluminized 16K
Core: Soft Performance EVAComfortable and forgiving, with a bit more control on faster shots than a soft core.
Surface: RoughGrips the ball for more spin on slices, kick serves and viboras.
Hardness: Medium-softLeans soft.
Sweet spot: High on the faceDerived from the shape class. The 3D zone is an illustration, not a measurement.
Grip & handle: Standard handle with overgrip