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adidas Metalbone HRD+ 2026 vs adidas Metalbone 3.2

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The verdict

Choose the Metalbone HRD+ 2026 if you want more power, the Metalbone 3.2 if you want more comfort and forgiveness.

Metalbone HRD+ 2026Highest score
Pick this one for
  • Power+1.0
Metalbone 3.2
Pick this one for
  • Comfort+2.5
  • Forgiveness+2.0

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How they play

From the Metalbone HRD+ 2026 to the Metalbone 3.2: more comfort, more forgiveness, less power.

Controla bit less control4.54.0
Powerless power10.09.0
Comfortmore comfort3.05.5
Handlingabout the same3.03.0
Forgivenessmore forgiveness2.04.0

Metalbone HRD+ 2026Metalbone 3.2Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2026
2023
Face
Carbon Aluminized 16K
Aluminized Carbon
Core
EVA High Memory
EVA Soft Performance
Surface
Smart Holes Curve, Spin Blade Decal
Spin Blade Mold
Handle
Extra Power Grip
Not published
Frame
Octagonal Structure
Carbon
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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
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm
Head size
485 cm²
485 cm²

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Metalbone HRD+ 2026: 2. Of the Metalbone 3.2: 0.

Often mentioned in video reviews

Metalbone HRD+ 20269 videos
  • Lots of power 8×
  • Adjustable weight system 4×
  • Good control 4×
  • Good feel 2×
  • Strong overheads 2×
  • Demanding, needs good technique 5×
  • Vibration, hard on the arm 4×
  • Harder to handle 4×
  • Head-heavy 2×
  • Expensive 2×
  • Small sweet spot 2×
Metalbone 3.2

No summarised videos yet.

Metalbone HRD+ 2026: reviews and videos →Metalbone 3.2: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

NoxAT10 Genius 12K

Better where both are weak: control 7.5 against 4.5 and 4, and otherwise close to the two.

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