Our verdict
The Metalbone is Ale Galán's racket and one of the best-known diamonds in padel. The 2026 model is a head-heavy diamond with a 16K aluminised carbon face and a Soft Performance EVA core, listed at 345–360 g before you add weight. Its standout feature is the Weight & Balance system, which lets you add up to 11.2 g to tune it towards power or manoeuvrability.
It's our best for tuning: ideal if you like to adjust your racket through the season. Like every pro diamond, it punishes off-centre hits and isn't for players still learning.
Best for: attacking players who create their own pace and like to adjust weight and balance.
Avoid if: you don't want to adjust weights, or your technique isn't consistent yet.
We don't print prices or stock: they change daily. Check the model year on the shop's page before you buy.
Specs
Adidas's product page (article KL2612) lists no specifications.
| Model checked | Metalbone 2026 (Ale Galán) |
|---|---|
| Shape | Diamond reported |
| Balance | High reported |
| Weight | 345–360 g reported |
| Feel | Medium to hard estimated |
| Core | EVA Soft Performance reported |
| Face | 16K aluminised carbon reported |
| Level | Advanced |
| Play style (estimated) | Power hitter |
| Data confidence | Medium |
Values without a tag come from the maker's own website. "Reported" comes from independent review databases or retailers; "estimated" means no source we checked lists it.
Good
- Weight system lets you tune balance
- Huge power on overheads
Less good
- Expensive
- Too head-heavy for many club players
The 2026 model
Adidas's own product page doesn't publish full specifications, so our specs come from independent review databases and retailers (marked 'reported' below). The 2026 range also includes other Metalbone versions, such as Carbon, CTRL and Team models. Check the exact name before you buy: they play differently.
What independent reviewers say
Padelful
- Praises heavy volleys, easy smash acceleration and a clean bandeja and víbora.
- Says the feel is medium but the response is firm and direct.
- Players praise the power and agility; complaints include a small sweet spot, vibration and durability.
Padelspeed
- Highlights the weight system (up to 11.2 g) and the stiff 16K aluminised carbon.
- Recommends it for advanced and strong intermediate attackers, especially left-side players.
Summaries in our own words, checked 2026-10-11. Follow the links for the full reviews.
Alternatives worth a look
Head Coello Pro
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- 10
- Control
- 3
- Speed
- 4
- Comfort
- 4
- Sweet spot
- 3
Bullpadel Vertex 05 (2027)
Power hitter- Power
- 10
- Control
- 4
- Speed
- 5
- Comfort
- 6
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- 4
NOX AT10 Genius 18K Alum
All-rounder- Power
- 8
- Control
- 6
- Speed
- 5
- Comfort
- 6
- Sweet spot
- 6
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Questions
How does the Metalbone weight system work?
Weights in the racket let you add up to 11.2 g. More weight at the top adds power on smashes; less makes it quicker at the net.
Is the Adidas Metalbone 2026 good for intermediate players?
Only strong intermediates with good technique. It's a head-heavy diamond with a top sweet spot, so it punishes mishits.
How much does the Metalbone 2026 weigh?
Review databases list 345–360 g before any added weight. Adidas's product page doesn't publish it.
Is the Metalbone hard?
Reviewers describe a medium feel with a firm, direct response. The Soft Performance EVA core softens the stiff 16K carbon a little.
Sources and limits
- https://www.padelful.com/en/rackets/adidas-metalbone-2026-ale-galan
- https://padelspeed.com/blogs/news/spotlight-on-adidas-metalbone-padel-racket-2026
- We haven't play-tested this racket. The stats are estimates from specs; see how we rate.