adidas Metalbone 2026 Ale Galán vs Head Extreme Pro 2026

The verdict

Choose the Metalbone 2026 Ale Galán if you want more handling, the Extreme Pro 2026 if you want more comfort, power and forgiveness.

The difference in short

Choose the Metalbone 2026 Ale Galán if you want more handling, the Extreme Pro 2026 if you want more comfort, power and forgiveness. Today the Metalbone 2026 Ale Galán is € 13.80 cheaper. The adidas Metalbone 2026 Ale Galán and the Head Extreme Pro 2026 differ in weight, balance, face, core, head size and surface. The same: launched, shape and thickness. padell.io score: adidas Metalbone 2026 Ale Galán 7.9, Head Extreme Pro 2026 8.7. 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 Galán
Pick this one for
  • Handling+1.0
Extreme Pro 2026Highest score
Pick this one for
  • Comfort+1.5
  • Power+1.0
  • Forgiveness+1.0

Better buy now: the Extreme Pro 2026. It plays better on paper (8.9 against 7.8) and costs only € 13.80 more in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Metalbone 2026 Ale Galán to the Extreme Pro 2026: more comfort, more power, less handling, more forgiveness.

Controlabout the same6.06.0
Powermore power8.09.0
Comfortmore comfort5.06.5
Handlingless handling5.04.0
Forgivenessmore forgiveness3.04.0

Metalbone 2026 Ale GalánExtreme Pro 2026Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Weight
345 to 360 g
370 g
Balance
Head-heavy according to the brand, 265 mm
Head-heavy according to the brand, 270 mm
Face
Carbon Aluminized 16K
UD Carbon
Core
EVA Soft Performance
Power Foam
Head size
485 cm²
494 cm²
Surface
Spin Blade Decal
Rough
Handle
Extra Power Grip
Not published
Frame
Octagonal Structure
Not published
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Launched
2026
2026
Shape
Diamond
Diamond
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm

Reviews and videos

padel.how

Rates the Extreme Pro 2026 higher: 7.6 against 6.4.

Metalbone 2026 Ale Galán6.4Best for: Advanced attackers with fast, precise swings and good court positioningRead the review
Extreme Pro 20267.6Best for: Advanced attackers with prepared overheads and early net positioningRead the review

Often mentioned in video reviews

Metalbone 2026 Ale Galán3 videos
  • Demanding, needs good technique 2×
  • Harder to handle 2×
Extreme Pro 20261 video

No point comes back in two or more videos.

Or a third racket in between

Drop ShotAxion Attack Soft

Better where both are weak: forgiveness 6 against 3 and 4, and otherwise close to the two.

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