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adidas Metalbone HRD+ 3.3 vs adidas Metalbone HRD 3.2

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The verdict

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

From the Metalbone HRD 3.2 to the Metalbone HRD+ 3.3 one spec changed: face 2-1 Aluminized Carbon became Carbon Aluminized 2 to 1.

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How they play

From the Metalbone HRD+ 3.3 to the Metalbone HRD 3.2 you gain and lose little: every trait stays within one point.

Controla bit more control4.04.5
Powera bit more power9.510.0
Comforta bit less comfort4.03.5
Handlingabout the same3.03.0
Forgivenessa bit less forgiveness3.53.0

Metalbone HRD+ 3.3Metalbone HRD 3.2Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2024
2023
Face
Carbon Aluminized 2 to 1
2-1 Aluminized Carbon
Surface
Spin Blade Decal
Not published
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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 High Memory
EVA High Memory
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm
Head size
485 cm²
485 cm²
Frame
Carbon
Carbon

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

Reviews and videos

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

Often mentioned in video reviews

Said about both: adjustable weight system, lots of power, demanding, needs good technique.

Metalbone HRD+ 3.34 videos
  • Adjustable weight system 3×
  • Lots of power 3×
  • Good spin 2×
  • Demanding, needs good technique 3×
Metalbone HRD 3.24 videos
  • Adjustable weight system 3×
  • Lots of power 3×
  • Harder in defence 2×
  • Demanding, needs good technique 2×
Metalbone HRD+ 3.3: reviews and videos →Metalbone HRD 3.2: reviews and videos →

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Sits between the two on paper: more power than the Metalbone HRD+ 3.3.

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