adidas Arrow Hit Light Ari Sánchez vs adidas Metalbone 3.3

The verdict

Choose the Metalbone 3.3 if you want more power. The Arrow Hit Light Ari Sánchez does nothing clearly better on paper.

Arrow Hit Light Ari Sánchez
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

Metalbone 3.3Highest score
Pick this one for
  • Power+1.5

Neither is sold to Netherlands by the shops on padell.io.

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How they play

From the Arrow Hit Light Ari Sánchez to the Metalbone 3.3: more power.

Controla bit more control4.04.5
Powermore power8.510.0
Comforta bit less comfort6.56.0
Handlingabout the same3.03.0
Forgivenessa bit more forgiveness4.04.5

Arrow Hit Light Ari SánchezMetalbone 3.3Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2026
2024
Face
ASC
Carbon Aluminized 2 to 1 fiber
Head size
Not published
485 cm²
Surface
3D Spin Blade
Spin Blade Decal
Handle
Extra Power Grip
Not published
Show all specs (6 the same)
Shape
Diamond
Diamond
Weight
345 to 360 g
345 to 360 g
Balance
Head-heavy according to the brand
Head-heavy according to the brand
Core
EVA Soft Performance
EVA Soft Performance
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm
Frame
Carbon
Carbon

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Arrow Hit Light Ari Sánchez: 0. Of the Metalbone 3.3: 1.

Often mentioned in video reviews

Said about both: lacks power.

Arrow Hit Light Ari Sánchez3 videos
  • Easy to handle 3×
  • Good control 2×
  • Good feel 2×
  • Lacks power 3×
  • Small sweet spot 2×
Metalbone 3.37 videos
  • Adjustable weight system 5×
  • Good spin 3×
  • Good in defence 2×
  • Large sweet spot 2×
  • Little feel 3×
  • Demanding, needs good technique 2×
  • Lacks power 2×
  • Expensive 2×

Or a third racket in between

adidasMetalbone Pro Edt 2026 Ale Galán

Sits between the two on paper: more power than the Arrow Hit Light Ari Sánchez.

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