adidas Metalbone 3.3 vs adidas Metalbone 3.2

The verdict

Choose the Metalbone 3.3 if you want more power. The Metalbone 3.2 does nothing clearly better on paper.

From the Metalbone 3.2 to the Metalbone 3.3 2 specs changed: face Aluminized Carbon became Carbon Aluminized 2 to 1 fiber; surface Spin Blade Mold became Spin Blade Decal.

Metalbone 3.3Highest score
Pick this one for
  • Power+1.0
Metalbone 3.2
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

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

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How they play

From the Metalbone 3.3 to the Metalbone 3.2: less power.

Controla bit less control4.54.0
Powerless power10.09.0
Comforta bit less comfort6.05.5
Handlingabout the same3.03.0
Forgivenessa bit less forgiveness4.54.0

Metalbone 3.3Metalbone 3.2Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2024
2023
Face
Carbon Aluminized 2 to 1 fiber
Aluminized Carbon
Surface
Spin Blade Decal
Spin Blade Mold
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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
Head size
485 cm²
485 cm²
Frame
Carbon
Carbon

Not published for one of the two, so not compared: pro player.

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Metalbone 3.3: 1. Of the Metalbone 3.2: 0.

Often mentioned in video reviews

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×
Metalbone 3.2

No summarised videos yet.

Or a third racket in between

StarVieTritón Balance + 2026

Sits between the two on paper: more power than the Metalbone 3.2.

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