Metalbone HRD+ 2026

Alejandro Galán's attacking racket, with a hard core and a weight system that lets you tune the balance. Diamond shape and head-heavy, aimed at power with precision.

Platform-created modelAdvancedPowerAggressiveSpecs unverified

Shape: Diamond
Weight: 345–360 g
Balance: High
Feel: Hard

Best price

€239.90

Platform score 8.0/10

Alejandro Galán's attacking racket, with a hard core and a weight system that lets you tune the balance. Diamond shape and head-heavy, aimed at power with precision. adidas lists a diamond head, a listed weight of 345–360 g, balance Head heavy and a High memory EVA (hard) core. Up to 11.2 g of extra weight can be added; the listed hitting surface is 485 cm².

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.

What reviewers say

1 source summarisedChecked 7 Oct 2026

Padel Market compared it with the standard Metalbone. The denser High Memory EVA makes it firmer but still reactive, and gives more control, better response when you accelerate and maximum smash power with good technique. Their tester preferred the HRD+.

What testers like

Firmer, more controllable
Responds well at high swing speed
Maximum smash power

Watch out for

Medium-hard feel
Needs good technique

Suits: Advanced attackers with a fast swing.
Core: High Memory EVA (denser, for high swing speeds)

Paladex’s read

For strong hitters. If you're unsure, the standard Metalbone is the safer pick.

Our opinion, drawn from the sources below. We haven’t play-tested this racket.

Sources

Padel Market (opens in a new tab)

Platform scores

Overall platform score

8.0/10

Sample evaluation

Power9.0

Control7.6

Maneuverability6.7

Forgiveness5.1

Sweet spot5.3

Defence6.1

Attack9.2

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

UnverifiedAs listed by padelkiwi.com (retailer), collected 6 Oct 2026. Not yet checked against the brand. Face material, Surface finish added from retailer and review listings (Padel Market), 7 Oct 2026; not checked against the brand. Thickness, Frame material from allforpadel.com and Padel Nuestro (12 Oct 2026). Official product page

Brand: adidas
Model: Metalbone HRD+ 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: Tubular carbon (Octagonal Structure)
Face material: 16K aluminised carbon
Core: High memory EVA (hard)Maximum precision and power when you hit fast. Slow balls need more effort to push, and more vibration reaches the arm.
Surface: 3D textureThe most bite on the ball, for players who rely on spin and effects.
Hardness: HardA firm, dense core.
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