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adidas Metalbone 3.3 vs Varlion Bourne Cube Elbowcare S

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The verdict

Choose the Metalbone 3.3 if you want more power. The Bourne Cube Elbowcare S does nothing clearly better on paper.

Metalbone 3.3Highest score
Pick this one for
  • Power+1.5
Bourne Cube Elbowcare S
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 Bourne Cube Elbowcare S: less power.

Controla bit less control4.54.0
Powerless power10.08.5
Comforta bit more comfort6.06.5
Handlingabout the same3.03.0
Forgivenessa bit less forgiveness4.54.0

Metalbone 3.3Bourne Cube Elbowcare SLine = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2024
Not published
Weight
345 to 360 g
350 to 365 g
Balance
Head-heavy according to the brand
Slightly head-heavy according to the brand
Face
Carbon Aluminized 2 to 1 fiber
Carbon
Core
EVA Soft Performance
Soft EVA
Thickness
38 mm
Not published
Head size
485 cm²
Not published
Surface
Spin Blade Decal
Rough
Frame
Carbon
Frame Prisma
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Shape
Diamond
Diamond

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Metalbone 3.3: 1. Of the Bourne Cube Elbowcare S: 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×
Bourne Cube Elbowcare S

No summarised videos yet.

Metalbone 3.3: reviews and videos →Bourne Cube Elbowcare S: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

adidasMetalbone Pro Edt 2026 Ale Galán

Sits between the two on paper: more power than the Bourne Cube Elbowcare S.

€ 235.99Compare all three →

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