Metalbone Team 2026

Attacking diamond racket. The octagonal frame structure reduces torsion for more accurate, consistent shots.

Platform-created modelAdvancedPowerAggressiveSpecs verified

Shape: Diamond
Weight: 360–375 g
Balance: High
Feel: Medium

Best price

€119.95

Platform score 7.2/10

Attacking diamond racket. The octagonal frame structure reduces torsion for more accurate, consistent shots. adidas lists a diamond, octagonal frame head, a listed weight of 360–375 g, balance High, a Low-density EVA core and a Fiberglass, Spin Blade Gritt face.

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

The Tennis Nuts write-up finds real punch on overheads from the head-heavy balance, while the soft EVA keeps it forgiving in long rallies. It is a confident, well-rounded racket for competitive club players.

What testers like

Punch on overheads
Forgiving in long rallies
Octagonal frame resists twisting

Watch out for

Fibreglass faces are less crisp than carbon

Suits: Competitive club players who want controllable power.
Hitting area: 485 cm²
Tech: Octagonal Structure, Low Poly frame, Spin Blade Gritt

Paladex’s read

The Metalbone for players who aren't pros, and it's a good one.

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

Sources

Tennis Nuts (opens in a new tab)

Platform scores

Overall platform score

7.2/10

Sample evaluation

Power8.5

Control6.3

Maneuverability5.8

Forgiveness6.1

Sweet spot6.1

Defence5.9

Attack8.8

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. Thickness added from retailer and review listings (Tennis Nuts), 7 Oct 2026; not checked against the brand. Hardness, Frame material from Padel Nuestro (12 Oct 2026). Official product page

Brand: adidas
Model: Metalbone Team 2026
Collection: Metalbone
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: 360–375 gA mid-range weight that most adult players handle comfortably, balancing stability and speed.
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: Fiberglass, Spin Blade Gritt
Core: Low-density EVAA mix of comfort and precision that suits most intermediate players.
Surface: RoughGrips the ball for more spin on slices, kick serves and viboras.
Hardness: MediumA balanced core density.
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