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adidas Metalbone Reserve 2025
adidas · 2025

adidas Metalbone Reserve 2025

7.3padell.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. 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

Less strong at

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

How it plays

7.3
padell.io score 7.3Play 7.6 (60%) and reviews 6.8 (40%). No independent reviews found yet, so that part starts low. How we score
Control4.0below average▼
Power9.5above average▲
Comfort5.0around average●
Handling2.0below average▼
Forgiveness4.0below average▼

Line = the average of all rackets ▲ above ▼ below

A power racket: strong on smashes and volleys. Slower to swing and to react with.

Specifications

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
FaceCarbon Aluminized 16KStiff: precise and powerful at speed, less damping
CoreEva Soft PerformanceSoft: comfort and ball exit, less control at high speed
Thickness38 mmThe maximum the rules allow
Head size485 cm²
SurfaceSpin Blade DecalRough: helps with spin
HandleExtra Power Grip
FrameOctagonal Structure

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

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2025This racket€ 254.02
2026Different specs€ 248.95

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Questions before you buy

Is the Metalbone Reserve 2025 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.

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What is the closest alternative?

The Drop Shot Quantum Soft W plays most alike. On paper the differences are under one point.

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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 5.0/10), 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 on our scale. Each racket can differ within that range.

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