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adidas Metalbone Reserve 2026 vs adidas Metalbone Reserve 2025

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The verdict

On paper they play much the same, so price and feel decide.

From the Metalbone Reserve 2025 to the Metalbone Reserve 2026 2 specs changed: frame Octagonal Structure became Carbon Fiber; level PRO became advanced.

Better buy now: the Metalbone Reserve 2026. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 5.07 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Metalbone Reserve 2026 to the Metalbone Reserve 2025 you gain and lose little: every trait stays within one point.

Controlabout the same4.04.0
Powerabout the same9.59.5
Comfortabout the same5.05.0
Handlingabout the same2.02.0
Forgivenessabout the same4.04.0

Metalbone Reserve 2026Metalbone Reserve 2025Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2026
2025
Handle
Not published
Extra Power Grip
Frame
Carbon Fiber
Octagonal Structure
Show all specs (8 the same)
Shape
Diamond
Diamond
Weight
360 to 375 g
360 to 375 g
Balance
Head-heavy according to the brand
Head-heavy according to the brand
Face
Carbon Aluminized 16K
Carbon Aluminized 16K
Core
Eva Soft Performance
Eva Soft Performance
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm
Head size
485 cm²
485 cm²
Surface
Spin Blade Decal
Spin Blade Decal

Not published for one of the two, so not compared: head size, handle and pro player.

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Metalbone Reserve 2026: 0. Of the Metalbone Reserve 2025: 0.

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