adidas Metalbone Pro Edt 2026 Ale Galán vs adidas Metalbone HRD+ 3.3

The verdict

Choose the Metalbone Pro Edt 2026 Ale Galán if you want more comfort. The Metalbone HRD+ 3.3 does nothing clearly better on paper.

Metalbone Pro Edt 2026 Ale Galán
Pick this one for
  • Comfort+1.5
Metalbone HRD+ 3.3Highest score
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

Better buy now: the Metalbone HRD+ 3.3. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 21.49 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Metalbone Pro Edt 2026 Ale Galán to the Metalbone HRD+ 3.3: less comfort.

Controlabout the same4.04.0
Powera bit more power9.09.5
Comfortless comfort5.54.0
Handlingabout the same3.03.0
Forgivenessa bit less forgiveness4.03.5

Metalbone Pro Edt 2026 Ale GalánMetalbone HRD+ 3.3Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2026
2024
Face
Carbon Aluminized 16K
Carbon Aluminized 2 to 1
Core
EVA Soft Performance
EVA High Memory
Head size
Not published
485 cm²
Surface
Rough-textured
Spin Blade Decal
Handle
Extra Power Grip
Not published
Show all specs (5 the same)
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
Frame
Carbon
Carbon

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Metalbone Pro Edt 2026 Ale Galán: 0. Of the Metalbone HRD+ 3.3: 0.

Often mentioned in video reviews

Metalbone Pro Edt 2026 Ale Galán1 video

No point comes back in two or more videos.

Metalbone HRD+ 3.34 videos
  • Adjustable weight system 3×
  • Lots of power 3×
  • Good spin 2×
  • Demanding, needs good technique 3×

Or a third racket in between

NoxAT10 Genius 12K

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

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