adidas Metalbone HRD 3.2
adidas · 2023

Metalbone HRD 3.2

Shape
Diamond
Weight
345 to 360 g
Balance
Head-heavy
Core
Eva High Memory
Does it suit your game?Seven quick questions, with this racket as the starting point.
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What is your level?

The short answer

A power racket: strong on smashes and volleys. Punishes off-centre hits. Made for advanced players.

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

Strong at

  • Strong on smashes and volleys
  • Excellent power delivery with stiff EVA core
  • Excellent power and control at net

Less strong at

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

How it plays

Control4.0below average
Power9.5above average
Comfort4.0below average
Handling3.0below average
Forgiveness2.0below average

Line = the average of all rackets above below

A power racket: strong on smashes and volleys. Punishes off-centre hits.

Specifications

ShapeDiamond OversizeSweet spot high in the face: power overhead, less forgiving
Weight345 to 360 gLight: quick in the hand, less mass behind the ball
BalanceHead-heavy according to the brandHead-heavy: more power overhead, slower to move
CoreEva High MemoryMedium hard: the middle ground
Thickness38 mmThe maximum the rules allow
Head size485 cm²
Surface2-1 ALUMINISED CARBON
FrameCarbon Fiber

Not published by the brand: face, handle

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

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Questions before you buy

Is the Metalbone HRD 3.2 worth the money right now?

What is the closest alternative?

The adidas Adipower Multiweight 3.3 plays most alike. Differences: forgiveness +2.0. Today: € 179.95.

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Who should not buy it?

Skip it if you rely on placement and long rallies (control 4.0/10), or if your elbow or shoulder complains (comfort 4.0/10), or if you are still learning: it is not very forgiving (2.0/10).

How heavy is it really?

The brand gives 345 to 360 g. That counts as light on our scale. Each racket can differ within that range.

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