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adidas Metalbone Carbon
2023

adidas Metalbone Carbon

7.1padell.io scoreSpecs only
Shape
Diamond
Weight
360 to 375 g
Balance
Head-heavy
Core
EVA Soft Performance
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The short answer

A power racket: strong on smashes and volleys, gentle on the arm. Slower to swing and to react with. Made for advanced players.

Worked out from the published specs. No editorial review yet.

Strong at

  • Strong on smashes and volleys
  • Gentle on the arm

Less strong at

  • Slower to swing
  • Harder to place precisely
  • Punishes off-centre hits

How it plays

7.1
padell.io score 7.1Play 7.4 (60%) and reviews 6.6 (40%). No independent reviews found yet, so that part starts low. How the score works
Control3.5below average▼
Power8.5above average▲
Comfort7.0above average▲
Handling2.0below average▼
Forgiveness4.0below average▼

Line = the average of all rackets ▲ above ▼ below

A power racket: strong on smashes and volleys, gentle on the arm. Slower to swing and to react with.

Specifications

Launched2023Newer version from 2024
ShapeDiamondSweet spot high in the face: power overhead, less forgiving
Weight360 to 375 gAverage: not tiring, stable enough
BalanceHead-heavy according to the brandHead-heavy: more power overhead, slower to move
Face6K carbonSoft carbon: more feel and easier ball exit
CoreEVA Soft PerformanceSoft: comfort and ball exit, less control at high speed
Head size485 cm²
SurfaceSpin Blade MoldRough: helps with spin
FrameOctagonal Structure

Not published by the brand: thickness, handle

Specs from the brand's own site · checked 23 September 2026 · Spotted a wrong spec? Report it →

Video reviews

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Every version

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2023This racket€ 143.92
2024Different specs€ 143.00
2025Other version€ 156.00
2026Other version€ 175.47

Price history

Today€ 130.00Lowest in 30 days€ 130.00vs 30-day average0%
23 Sept€ 130.00 · € 130.0014 Nov

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Questions before you buy

Is the Metalbone Carbon worth the money right now?

Today's price is labelled "Fair price" compared with the rackets that play most alike.

What is the closest alternative?

The adidas Adipower A1 plays most alike. On paper the differences are under one point. Today: € 134.68.

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Who should not buy it?

Skip it if you rely on placement and long rallies (control 3.5/10), or if you are still learning: it is not very forgiving (4.0/10).

How heavy is it really?

The brand gives 360 to 375 g. That counts as medium. Each racket can differ within that range.

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