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adidas Metalbone 2026 Ale Galán vs adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026

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The verdict

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

Metalbone 2026 Ale Galán
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  • Power+4.0
Metalbone Ctrl 2026Highest score
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  • Forgiveness+4.0
  • Control+3.0
  • Handling+1.0

Better buy now: the Metalbone Ctrl 2026. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 1.20 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Metalbone 2026 Ale Galán to the Metalbone Ctrl 2026: less power, more forgiveness, more control, more handling.

Controlmore control6.09.0
Powerless power8.04.0
Comfortabout the same5.05.0
Handlingmore handling5.06.0
Forgivenessmore forgiveness3.07.0

Metalbone 2026 Ale GalánMetalbone Ctrl 2026Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Shape
Diamond
Round
Balance
Head-heavy according to the brand, 265 mm
Even according to the brand
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Launched
2026
2026
Weight
345 to 360 g
345 to 360 g
Face
Carbon Aluminized 16K
Carbon Aluminized 16K
Core
EVA Soft Performance
EVA Soft Performance
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm
Head size
485 cm²
485 cm²
Surface
Spin Blade Decal
Spin Blade Decal
Handle
Extra Power Grip
Extra Power Grip
Frame
Octagonal Structure
Octagonal Structure

Reviews and videos

padel.how

Rates the Metalbone Ctrl 2026 higher: 7.1 against 6.4.

Metalbone 2026 Ale Galán6.4Best for: Advanced attackers with fast, precise swings and good court positioningRead the review
Metalbone Ctrl 20267.1Best for: Intermediate-advanced players prioritizing placement and controlled shot constructionRead the review

Often mentioned in video reviews

Metalbone 2026 Ale Galán3 videos
  • Demanding, needs good technique 2×
  • Harder to handle 2×
Metalbone Ctrl 20266 videos
  • Large sweet spot 5×
  • Adjustable weight system 3×
  • Good control 3×
  • Good in defence 2×
  • Lacks power 4×
  • Less control 3×
Metalbone 2026 Ale Galán: reviews and videos →Metalbone Ctrl 2026: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

StarVieRaptor+

Sits between the two on paper: more forgiveness than the Metalbone 2026 Ale Galán, more power than the Metalbone Ctrl 2026.

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