adidas Metalbone Reserve 2026 vs LOK Carb-On Hype Franco Dal Bianco Edition

The verdict

Choose the Metalbone Reserve 2026 if you want more power, the Carb-On Hype Franco Dal Bianco Edition if you want more handling.

Metalbone Reserve 2026
Pick this one for
  • Power+2.0
Carb-On Hype Franco Dal Bianco Edition
Pick this one for
  • Handling+1.5

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How they play

From the Metalbone Reserve 2026 to the Carb-On Hype Franco Dal Bianco Edition: less power, more handling.

Controlabout the same4.04.0
Powerless power9.57.5
Comforta bit less comfort5.04.5
Handlingmore handling2.03.5
Forgivenessa bit less forgiveness4.03.5

Metalbone Reserve 2026Carb-On Hype Franco Dal Bianco EditionLine = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2026
Not published
Balance
Head-heavy according to the brand
Not published
Face
Carbon Aluminized 16K
Not published
Core
Eva Soft Performance
Not published
Head size
485 cm²
Not published
Surface
Spin Blade Decal
Not published
Frame
Carbon Fiber
Not published
Show all specs (3 the same)
Shape
Diamond
Diamond
Weight
360 to 375 g
360 to 375 g
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Metalbone Reserve 2026: 0. Of the Carb-On Hype Franco Dal Bianco Edition: 0.

Or a third racket in between

BabolatAir Viper 2.6

Better where both are weak: control 8 against 4 and 4, and otherwise close to the two.