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adidas Metalbone HRD+ 2026 vs Bullpadel Hack 04 26

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The verdict

Choose the Metalbone HRD+ 2026 if you want more power, the Hack 04 26 if you want more forgiveness, control, comfort and handling.

Metalbone HRD+ 2026Highest score
Pick this one for
  • Power+1.5
Hack 04 26
Pick this one for
  • Forgiveness+1.5
  • Control+1.0
  • Comfort+1.0
  • Handling+1.0

The Metalbone HRD+ 2026 plays better on paper (8.9 against 7.8), the Hack 04 26 costs € 26.05 less in Netherlands. Pick the Hack 04 26 if the price matters more than that difference.

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How they play

From the Metalbone HRD+ 2026 to the Hack 04 26: less power, more forgiveness, more control, more comfort, more handling.

Controlmore control4.55.5
Powerless power10.08.5
Comfortmore comfort3.04.0
Handlingmore handling3.04.0
Forgivenessmore forgiveness2.03.5

Metalbone HRD+ 2026Hack 04 26Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Weight
345 to 360 g
365 to 375 g
Balance
Head-heavy according to the brand
Slightly head-heavy according to the brand, 260 mm
Face
Carbon Aluminized 16K
Tricarbon 18K
Core
EVA High Memory
MultiEVA
Head size
485 cm²
522 cm²
Surface
Smart Holes Curve, Spin Blade Decal
3D Grain
Handle
Extra Power Grip
Not published
Frame
Octagonal Structure
Not published
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Launched
2026
2026
Shape
Diamond
Diamond
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Metalbone HRD+ 2026: 2. Of the Hack 04 26: 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×
Hack 04 26

No summarised videos yet.

Metalbone HRD+ 2026: reviews and videos →Hack 04 26: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

BabolatAir Viper 2.6

Better where both are weak: handling 5.5 against 3 and 4, and otherwise close to the two.

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