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adidas Metalbone HRD+ 2026 vs adidas Metalbone HRD+ 3.4 - Ale Galán

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The verdict

Choose the Metalbone HRD+ 3.4 - Ale Galán if you want more forgiveness and comfort. The Metalbone HRD+ 2026 does nothing clearly better on paper.

From the Metalbone HRD+ 3.4 - Ale Galán to the Metalbone HRD+ 2026 one spec changed: surface Textured became Smart Holes Curve, Spin Blade Decal.

The difference in short

Choose the Metalbone HRD+ 3.4 - Ale Galán if you want more forgiveness and comfort. The Metalbone HRD+ 2026 does nothing clearly better on paper. It is also € 31.05 cheaper today. The Metalbone HRD+ 2026 and the Metalbone HRD+ 3.4 - Ale Galán differ in launched and surface. The same: shape, weight, balance, face, core, thickness and head size. The Metalbone HRD+ 2026 is the newer model (2026). padell.io score: Metalbone HRD+ 2026 8.7, Metalbone HRD+ 3.4 - Ale Galán 8.2. Prices are the lowest price delivered to Netherlands.

From the published specs, the padell.io score and today's prices. Not played side by side.

Metalbone HRD+ 2026Highest score
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

Metalbone HRD+ 3.4 - Ale Galán
Pick this one for
  • Forgiveness+1.5
  • Comfort+1.0

The Metalbone HRD+ 2026 plays better on paper (8.9 against 8.0), the Metalbone HRD+ 3.4 - Ale Galán costs € 31.05 less in Netherlands. Pick the Metalbone HRD+ 3.4 - Ale Galán if the price matters more than that difference.

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How they play

From the Metalbone HRD+ 2026 to the Metalbone HRD+ 3.4 - Ale Galán: more forgiveness, more comfort.

Controla bit less control4.54.0
Powera bit less power10.09.5
Comfortmore comfort3.04.0
Handlingabout the same3.03.0
Forgivenessmore forgiveness2.03.5

Metalbone HRD+ 2026Metalbone HRD+ 3.4 - Ale GalánLine = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2026
2025
Surface
Smart Holes Curve, Spin Blade Decal
Textured
Handle
Extra Power Grip
Not published
Frame
Octagonal Structure
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
Face
Carbon Aluminized 16K
Carbon Aluminized 16K
Core
EVA High Memory
EVA High Memory
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm
Head size
485 cm²
485 cm²

Not published for one of the two, so not compared: frame and handle.

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Metalbone HRD+ 2026: 2. Of the Metalbone HRD+ 3.4 - Ale Galán: 0.

Often mentioned in video reviews

Said about both: lots of power, adjustable weight system, good control, good feel, strong overheads, demanding, needs good technique, harder to handle, expensive, small sweet spot.

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 HRD+ 3.4 - Ale Galán14 videos
  • Lots of power 9×
  • Adjustable weight system 8×
  • Good control 5×
  • Good feel 4×
  • Strong overheads 4×
  • Easy to handle 2×
  • Large sweet spot 2×
  • Harder to handle 9×
  • Demanding, needs good technique 7×
  • Little feel 2×
  • Expensive 2×
  • Small sweet spot 2×
Metalbone HRD+ 2026: reviews and videos →Metalbone HRD+ 3.4 - Ale Galán: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

JomaHyper Pro SFT

Sits between the two on paper: more forgiveness than the Metalbone HRD+ 2026, more power than the Metalbone HRD+ 3.4 - Ale Galán.

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