adidas Metalbone Carbon 3.3 vs adidas Metalbone Carbon

The verdict

On paper they play much the same, so price and feel decide.

From the Metalbone Carbon to the Metalbone Carbon 3.3 one spec changed: surface Spin Blade Mold became Spin Blade Decal.

Better buy now: the Metalbone Carbon 3.3. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 4.02 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Metalbone Carbon 3.3 to the Metalbone Carbon you gain and lose little: every trait stays within one point.

Controlabout the same4.04.0
Powera bit less power9.59.0
Comforta bit less comfort7.57.0
Handlingabout the same2.02.0
Forgivenessabout the same4.54.5

Metalbone Carbon 3.3Metalbone CarbonLine = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2024
2023
Surface
Spin Blade Decal
Spin Blade Mold
Show all specs (7 the same)
Shape
Diamond Oversize
Diamond Oversize
Weight
360 to 375 g
360 to 375 g
Balance
Head-heavy according to the brand
Head-heavy according to the brand
Face
Carbon 6K
Carbon 6K
Core
Eva Soft Performance
Eva Soft Performance
Head size
485 cm²
485 cm²
Frame
Octagonal Structure
Octagonal Structure

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

Reviews and videos

Padelzoom

Reviewed both, without a score for each.

Metalbone Carbon 3.3Best for: Balanced players seeking control with good power outputRead the review
Metalbone Carbon8.4Best for: Players seeking balance between power and controlRead the review