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adidas Metalbone HRD+ 2026 vs adidas Metalbone 3.3

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The verdict

Choose the Metalbone 3.3 if you want more comfort and forgiveness. The Metalbone HRD+ 2026 does nothing clearly better on paper.

Metalbone HRD+ 2026
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

Metalbone 3.3Highest score
Pick this one for
  • Comfort+3.0
  • Forgiveness+2.5

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

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How they play

From the Metalbone HRD+ 2026 to the Metalbone 3.3: more comfort, more forgiveness.

Controlabout the same4.54.5
Powerabout the same10.010.0
Comfortmore comfort3.06.0
Handlingabout the same3.03.0
Forgivenessmore forgiveness2.04.5

Metalbone HRD+ 2026Metalbone 3.3Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2026
2024
Face
Carbon Aluminized 16K
Carbon Aluminized 2 to 1 fiber
Core
EVA High Memory
EVA Soft Performance
Surface
Smart Holes Curve, Spin Blade Decal
Spin Blade Decal
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

padel.fyi

Rates both about the same: 7.8 and 8.0.

Metalbone HRD+ 20267.8Best for: Advanced attackers who prepare early and commit to full swingsRead the review
Metalbone 3.38.0Best for: Intermediate and advanced power players seeking versatilityRead the review

Often mentioned in video reviews

Said about both: adjustable weight system, demanding, needs good technique, expensive.

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 3.37 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 HRD+ 2026: reviews and videos →Metalbone 3.3: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

StarVieTritón Balance + 2026

Sits between the two on paper: more comfort than the Metalbone HRD+ 2026.

€ 154.95Compare all three →

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