adidas Metalbone Youth 3.4 2025: power, but for whom?

The short answer

A power racket: gentle on the arm, strong on smashes and volleys. Harder to place precisely.

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

Strong at

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How it plays

Control3.0below average▼

Power7.0around average●

Comfort8.5above average▲

Handling4.5around average●

Forgiveness4.0below average▼

Line = the average of all rackets ▲ above ▼ below

A power racket: gentle on the arm, strong on smashes and volleys. Harder to place precisely.

Launched2025

Weight330 to 345 gLight: quick in the hand, less mass behind the ball

BalanceHead-heavy according to the brandHead-heavy: more power overhead, slower to move

FaceFiberglass

CoreEVA Soft PerformanceSoft: comfort and ball exit, less control at high speed

Thickness38 mmThe maximum the rules allow

Head size485 cm²

FrameOctagonal Structure

Not published by the brand: surface, handle

No longer on the brand's site

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

The price is followed as soon as a shop in your market sells it.

What is the closest alternative?

The Bullpadel Vertex Girl Junior 2023 plays most alike. Differences: comfort -2.0, handling -1.5.

Who should not buy it?

Skip it if you rely on placement and long rallies (control 3.0/10), or if you are still learning: it is not very forgiving (4.0/10).

How heavy is it really?

The brand gives 330 to 345 g. That counts as light. Each racket can differ within that range.