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adidas Metalbone 2026 Ale Galán vs adidas Arrow Hit 2026

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The verdict

Choose the Metalbone 2026 Ale Galán if you want more control and handling, the Arrow Hit 2026 if you want more power.

Metalbone 2026 Ale Galán
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  • Control+3.0
  • Handling+3.0
Arrow Hit 2026Highest score
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  • Power+2.0

Better buy now: the Metalbone 2026 Ale Galán. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 30.75 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Metalbone 2026 Ale Galán to the Arrow Hit 2026: less control, less handling, more power.

Controlless control6.03.0
Powermore power8.010.0
Comforta bit more comfort5.05.5
Handlingless handling5.02.0
Forgivenessabout the same3.03.0

Metalbone 2026 Ale GalánArrow Hit 2026Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Weight
345 to 360 g
360 to 375 g
Balance
Head-heavy according to the brand, 265 mm
Head-heavy according to the brand
Face
Carbon Aluminized 16K
ASC
Head size
485 cm²
Not published
Handle
Extra Power Grip
Not published
Frame
Octagonal Structure
Not published
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Launched
2026
2026
Shape
Diamond
Diamond
Core
EVA Soft Performance
EVA Soft Performance
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm
Surface
Spin Blade Decal
Spin Blade Decal

Reviews and videos

padel.how

Rates the Arrow Hit 2026 higher: 7.2 against 6.4.

Metalbone 2026 Ale Galán6.4Best for: Advanced attackers with fast, precise swings and good court positioningRead the review
Arrow Hit 20267.2Best for: Advanced attackers with early preparation who want adjustable balanceRead the review

Often mentioned in video reviews

Metalbone 2026 Ale Galán3 videos
  • Demanding, needs good technique 2×
  • Harder to handle 2×
Arrow Hit 20264 videos
  • Adjustable weight system 3×
  • Expensive 3×
  • Weight system has drawbacks 2×
Metalbone 2026 Ale Galán: reviews and videos →Arrow Hit 2026: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

StarVieTritón Balance + 2026

Better where both are weak: forgiveness 4 against 3 and 3, and otherwise close to the two.

€ 154.95Compare all three →

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