# adidas Metalbone Carbon 3.4 > Diamond, 360 to 375 g, head-heavy balance. Above average for comfort, below for control, handling and forgiveness. Check if it suits your game. Score 8.2/10. - URL: https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/metalbone-carbon-3-4/ - Last updated: 2026-11-04 - Author: [Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/) - Language: en - Site: padell.io (https://padell.io/) Shop links go through padell.io/go/ (affiliate links: padell.io may earn a commission, which never affects scores). Prices include shipping to the Netherlands unless stated otherwise, and change daily. --- [Rackets](https://padell.io/rackets/) · [adidas](https://padell.io/brands/adidas/) · [Metalbone Carbon](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/metalbone-carbon/generations/) 2025 - **Shape**: Diamond - **Weight**: 360 to 375 g - **Balance**: Head-heavy - **Core**: EVA Soft Performance Lowest price **€ 156.00** at All for Padel · In stock · Free shipping · Checked at 05:33 (2026-11-14) Lowest in 53 days **€ 154.90** Today **€ 156.00** [Buy at All for Padel](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fallforpadel.com%2Fen%2Fpadel-rackets%2F7763-adidas-metalbone-carbon-34-racket-8435739402771.html) 1. [Holland Padel · In stock · Free shipping · Checked at 04:24 (2026-11-14) **€ 189.95**](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fhollandpadel.com%2Fproducts%2Fadidas-metalbone-carbon-3-4-2025) Prices include shipping to the country you choose. [How padell.io earns money](https://padell.io/how-we-earn-money/) Same specs, lower price: the [2024 model](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/metalbone-carbon-3-3/) costs € 143.00. The short answer The Metalbone Carbon 3.4 is a diamond-shaped, head-heavy racket with a 6K carbon face and a soft EVA core, built for attacking players. Its published specs match the 3.3 and the 2026 version. Expect power and comfort, but less control, a small sweet spot and slow handling. Not for beginners. By [Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/) · facts checked 9 October 2026 Choose it if - you attack from the net and want a heavy diamond that adds pace to your smashes - you already hit the ball cleanly and can accept a smaller sweet spot in return for power - you like a soft-feeling carbon face and are drawn by the low arm fatigue padel.fyi reported on the identical 3.3 Skip it if - you are new to padel or often miss the middle, so the round adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 3.4 suits you better - you want a quick, light racket for fast exchanges at the net, because the meters read Low for maneuverability - you play mostly defensive padel and would rather have a round, even-balance racket like the adidas Metalbone Ctrl 3.4 ## How it plays 8.2 **padell.io score 8.2** Play 8.2 (60%) and reviews 8.3 (40%). Based on 1 review source. [How the score works](https://padell.io/how-we-score/) - **Control**: 4.0 below average▼ - **Power**: 9.0 above average▲ - **Comfort**: 8.0 above average▲ - **Handling**: 2.0 below average▼ - **Forgiveness**: 4.5 below average▼ - **Line = the average of all rackets**: ▲ above ▼ below On paper this is an attacking racket: a heavy diamond with a soft core under a carbon face. - **Control** The diamond shape and the head-heavy balance work against control, so placement asks more of you, even though the soft core helps a little. - **Power** Shape, weight and balance all push power up, and reviewers also called the power good. - **Comfort** The soft EVA core and the carbon face read comfortable, though the weight and balance take some of that back. - **Handling** A heavy, head-heavy diamond is slow to swing around, and the meters read Low, although some reviewers found it agile. - **Forgiveness** The diamond shape gives a smaller hitting area, and several video reviewers said you must hit precisely. ## Specifications - **Launched**: 2025 Newer version from 2026 - **Shape**: Diamond [Sweet spot high in the face: power overhead, less forgiving](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/) - **Weight**: 360 to 375 g Average: not tiring, stable enough - **Balance**: Head-heavy according to the brand Head-heavy: more power overhead, slower to move - **Face**: 6K carbon Soft carbon: more feel and easier ball exit - **Core**: EVA Soft Performance Soft: comfort and ball exit, less control at high speed - **Thickness**: 38 mm The maximum the rules allow - **Head size**: 485 cm² - **Surface**: Spin Blade Decal Rough: helps with spin - **Handle**: Extra Power Grip - **Frame**: Octagonal Structure Specs from the brand's own site · checked 23 September 2026 · [Spotted a wrong spec? Report it →](https://padell.io/contact/?topic=correction&racket=adidas%20Metalbone%20Carbon%203.4) ## Video reviews 12 videos from independent channels and shops ### What 13 video reviewers say 13 played it on court Often mentioned **Plus points** - Easy to handle *7 of 13* - Good control *6 of 13* - Lots of power *6 of 13* - Good feel *4 of 13* - Comfortable, little vibration *3 of 13* **Minus points** - Small sweet spot *9 of 13* - Demanding, needs good technique *8 of 13* - Harder to handle *3 of 13* - Less control *2 of 13* - Little feel *2 of 13* Summaries by padell.io, based on what each reviewer says in the video. Tap a time to watch that moment. Tested on court The reviewer finds this racket provides significant power and is the most powerful model in the 2024 adidas range. It requires good technique to hit the sweet spot and control the power it offers. Tested on court The reviewer finds this racket demanding and not suitable for beginners. It requires good technique and arm strength to be effective, as the sweet spot is small and the handling is not very agile. It is a good choice for intermediate to advanced players who can control their shots and need a balance of power and control. Tested on court The reviewer considers this a powerful and demanding racket that is not suitable for beginners. It offers great precision and attacking potential for advanced players who have a solid technique. Tested on court The reviewer finds this racket to be a dry and stiff option that offers good control in attack. It is suitable for players who want a medium-hard feel and offensive performance without the excessive rebound found in the Metalbone Hard. Tested on court The reviewer finds the Metalbone Carbon 3.4 to be a more demanding racket with a drier feel and a smaller sweet spot compared to the Metalbone CTRL. It is better suited for experienced players who prefer a more precise and controlled response in their shots. Tested on court The reviewer finds this racket offers good control and power, though it requires some adaptation due to its smaller sweet spot. It is a well balanced option that performs effectively in both defensive and offensive situations for players with a decent technical level. ## Every version [Compare all versions →](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/metalbone-carbon/generations/) [2023 · Other version · € 143.92](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/metalbone-carbon/) [2024 · Same specs · € 143.00](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/metalbone-carbon-3-3/) 2025 · This racket · € 156.00 [2026 · Same specs · € 175.47](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/metalbone-carbon-2026/) The 3.3, the 3.4 and the 2026 version are identical twins on paper. They share the balance label, core, face, shape, level and 360 to 375 g weight range. The one changed label in the line is the surface, from Spin Blade Mold on the 2023 original to Spin Blade Decal on the 3.3. The 3.4 matches the 3.3 on the frame and the 485 cm2 head. Balance in millimetres, the handle and the weight system are not published for this racket, and only the 2026 lists 265 mm. If you come across one of the three, choose by feel. There is no spec reason to prefer one. ## Price history Today **€ 156.00** Lowest in 30 days **€ 149.95** vs 30-day average **-1%** Lowest price per day across the shops in your market. Checked every night. ## What reviewers say There is one written review, from padel.fyi. It played the 3.3, the identical twin, and gave 7.4 out of 10. It praised arm comfort and handling and criticised net control. Four video reviewers agree on good power. Dani 13 and Padel Review both describe a demanding sweet spot. They differ on handling: Fabio Ferro and Padel Review found it easy to move, while Dani 13 found it hard in forced situations. Padel Reviews liked the longer handle and wanted a more textured surface. Padel.fyi points at intermediate players, while the brand lists the racket as Professional. That mismatch is worth keeping in mind. [**padel.fyi** 7.4 Review of the Metalbone Carbon 3.3 (same specs) “Medium hardness "best buy" racket that is great for intermediate players” Read the full review →](https://www.padel.fyi/rackets/metalbone-carbon-3-3/) Three [Metalbone Carbon](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/metalbone-carbon-2026/) rackets in a row share the same face, core, shape, 485 cm2 head and 360 to 375 g [weight range](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-weight-range/). This 3.4 is the middle one. That makes the name less important than the specs, and the specs tell you what to expect. ## Three years, one sheet: what the 3.4 changes against the 3.3 and the 2026 On paper, nothing. The [3.3](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/metalbone-carbon-3-3/) and the [2026 version](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/metalbone-carbon-2026/) match this racket on every published spec. The only changed label in the line sits earlier. The surface went from Spin Blade Mold on the 2023 original to Spin Blade Decal on the 3.3. A changed label is not a measured change. One gap matters. Balance in millimetres is not published for the 3.4. The 2026 sheet shows 265 mm, but you should not assume the same for this racket. The brand also does not publish a weight system. The product page claims the 2025 collection brought an extended handle and a tubular carbon frame. The sheets cannot confirm a difference. The frame reads Octagonal Structure on both the 3.3 and the 3.4, and the handle is unknown for the 3.3. The Metalbone family Same year, from most power (left) to most control (right) [**3.4**](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/metalbone-3-4-ale-galan/) [**HRD+ 3.4**](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/metalbone-hrd-3-4-ale-galan/) [**Reserve**](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/metalbone-reserve/) **Carbon 3.4** [**09**](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/metalbone-09-racket/) [**Team 3.4**](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/metalbone-team-3-4/) [**Ctrl 3.4**](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/metalbone-ctrl-3-4/) [**Carbon Ctrl 3.4**](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/metalbone-carbon-ctrl-3-4/) ## A review of the 3.3: what padel.fyi found, and why it still counts The only written review in the index is padel.fyi, and it is about the 3.3. It gave 7.4 out of 10. The 3.3 has the same published specs as this racket, so the findings carry over, with that caveat. The tester liked the low arm fatigue and called the racket medium hard and suited to intermediate players. The criticism was net play: too much trampoline effect made control harder at the net. Positive marks went to power, comfort, control and sweet spot. ## Four videos, one split: agile and stable, but a small sweet spot Four video reviewers played a Metalbone Carbon of this type on court. They agree on power. Dani 13 found good power for its hardness and good control when attacking. Padel Review called it agile, stable and free of vibration. They also agree on the catch. Dani 13 and Padel Review both describe a demanding sweet spot. Padel Review said it is not forgiving on off-centre hits and smaller than on the control version. Dani 13 said it takes some adaptation. They split on handling. Fabio Ferro and Padel Review praised how easy it is to move. Dani 13 found it hard in forced situations. Padel Reviews called it light for its weight and liked the longer handle. Fabio Ferro said the head is not very heavy. ## Soft EVA under 6K carbon: why power and comfort read High and control Low The core is EVA Soft Performance, and the face is 6K carbon. A soft core absorbs shock, which is why comfort reads High. The brand lists the level as Professional, and its player profile is Attack. Control reads Low for another reason. The [diamond shape](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/) and the head-heavy label both pull it down. The soft core pulls it up a little, which is why one reviewer still found good control in attack. Not control for everything, but control when you are on the front foot. The brand lists the thickness at 38 mm and the length at 455 mm. The surface is Spin Blade Decal. Padel Reviews wished it had more texture, while Fabio Ferro liked the spin it gave. ## 360 to 375 g with a head-heavy label: what the heavy diamond asks of your arm The brand gives a weight range, 360 to 375 g, rather than one figure. That is heavy. Add the head-heavy label and the racket carries momentum into the ball, which helps smashes and bandejas but slows quick reactions at the net. The tension is clear. The meters read Low for maneuverability, while padel.fyi, reviewing the identical 3.3, called it highly manoeuvrable with little arm fatigue. Both can be true for a strong player. If your arm tires early, try the racket before you commit. ## Metalbone Carbon 3.4 or the Cross IT Carbon Maxi Arce: two near-identical sheets The [Cross IT Carbon-Maxi Arce](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-carbon-maxi-arce/) shares the face, core, shape, balance label and weight range with this racket. Its comfort reads Medium against High here, and that is the only meter that differs. Decide on feel on court, not on the spec sheet. Written by **[Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/)** Padel player and founder of padell.io Bought, played and sold more rackets than was good for him, and built padell.io to bring it all together. 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Face, core, shape, level, balance label, head size and weight range all match. The product page claims new technologies for 2025, but the sheets do not show a difference. **Is it a racket for beginners?** No. The brand lists it as Professional, it is a heavy diamond, and video reviewers describe a small sweet spot. Padel.fyi found the identical 3.3 suitable for intermediate players. **Is it comfortable for the arm?** The soft EVA core and carbon face point to comfort, and padel.fyi noted minimal arm fatigue on the identical 3.3. Weight and head-heavy balance work the other way, so a weak or sore arm should be careful. **How does it differ from the Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 3.4?** The Ctrl version is round with an even balance. Its meters read High for control and sweet spot and Low for power. This diamond reads High for power and Low for control. **Is the Metalbone Carbon 3.4 worth the money right now?** Today's price is labelled "Fair price" compared with the rackets that play most alike. Which shops deliver, and what shipping costs, depends on your country. The price comparison shows it for yours. See all prices **What is the closest alternative?** The adidas Arrow Hit Hexagon Cup plays most alike. Differences: comfort -1.0. Today: € 189.00. [Compare side by side →](https://padell.io/compare/adidas-arrow-hit-hexagon-cup-vs-adidas-metalbone-carbon-3-4/) **Who should not buy it?** Skip it if you rely on placement and long rallies (control 4.0/10), or if you are still learning: it is not very forgiving (4.5/10). **How heavy is it really?** The brand gives 360 to 375 g. That counts as medium. Each racket can differ within that range. [Why a range? →](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-weight-range/)