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adidas Metalbone 2026 Ale Galán vs Bullpadel Vertex 05 27

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The verdict

Choose the Metalbone 2026 Ale Galán if you want more handling. The Vertex 05 27 does nothing clearly better on paper.

The difference in short

Choose the Metalbone 2026 Ale Galán if you want more handling. The Vertex 05 27 does nothing clearly better on paper. It is also € 83.80 cheaper today. The adidas Metalbone 2026 Ale Galán and the Bullpadel Vertex 05 27 differ in launched, weight, balance, face, core, head size and surface. The same: shape and thickness. padell.io score: adidas Metalbone 2026 Ale Galán 7.9, Bullpadel Vertex 05 27 7.8. Prices are the lowest price delivered to Netherlands.

From the published specs, the padell.io score and today's prices. Not played side by side.

Metalbone 2026 Ale GalánHighest score
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  • Handling+1.0
Vertex 05 27
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

Better buy now: the Metalbone 2026 Ale Galán. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 83.80 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Metalbone 2026 Ale Galán to the Vertex 05 27: less handling.

Controla bit less control6.05.5
Powerabout the same8.08.0
Comfortabout the same5.05.0
Handlingless handling5.04.0
Forgivenessa bit more forgiveness3.03.5

Metalbone 2026 Ale GalánVertex 05 27Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2026
2027
Weight
345 to 360 g
365 to 375 g
Balance
Head-heavy according to the brand, 265 mm
Even according to the brand
Face
Carbon Aluminized 16K
X Tend Carbon 12K
Core
EVA Soft Performance
MultiEVA
Head size
485 cm²
530 cm²
Surface
Spin Blade Decal
Rough
Handle
Extra Power Grip
Not published
Frame
Octagonal Structure
Not published
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Shape
Diamond
Diamond
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Metalbone 2026 Ale Galán: 1. Of the Vertex 05 27: 0.

Often mentioned in video reviews

Metalbone 2026 Ale Galán3 videos
  • Demanding, needs good technique 2×
  • Harder to handle 2×
Vertex 05 27

No summarised videos yet.

Metalbone 2026 Ale Galán: reviews and videos →Vertex 05 27: reviews and videos →

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