The Adidas Metalbone Pro EDT 2026 is the limited-edition racket of Ale Galán: a head-heavy diamond with a high sweet spot, an aluminized 16K carbon face, an EVA Soft Performance core and a removable weight system. adidas describes it as a direct journey toward power, built for offensive play and for players who like to take the initiative.
It shares its frame and spec sheet with Ale Galán’s regular racket, the Metalbone HRD+ 3.5, and the US listings of both sit at about $455. This review covers the build, the specs, how it should play, the one spec that differs from the HRD+ 3.5 and who should buy it.
See also our best Adidas padel rackets guide, or browse all our padel gear reviews.
Adidas Metalbone Pro EDT at a glance
Why it wins: Ale Galán’s limited-edition attacking diamond: head-heavy, a high sweet spot, aluminized 16K carbon and a weight and balance system with up to 11.2 g of adjustment. (~$455)
- Diamond shape and a head-heavy balance
- Aluminized carbon 16K face and EVA Soft Performance core
- Weight and Balance System, up to 11.2 g
- Power Groove rail and Extra Power Grip handle
Main features of the Adidas Metalbone Pro EDT
The Metalbone Pro EDT is built to generate as much power as a diamond can:
- Diamond shape with a head-heavy balance and a sweet spot at the top of the face
- Carbon aluminized 16K face, a stiff carbon with an aluminum layer, with Smart Holes Curve and a Spin Blade mold for spin
- EVA Soft Performance core, the one listed difference from the regular HRD+ 3.5, which has a High Memory EVA core
- Weight and Balance System, a removable weight setup that adjusts the weight by up to 11.2 g
- Power Groove rail in the profile for structural rigidity and power
- Extra Power Grip, a longer handle that adds inertia, and a low-poly octagonal frame structure
Specification of the Adidas Metalbone Pro EDT
Here are the full specs of the Adidas Metalbone Pro EDT:
- Shape: Diamond
- Weight: 345–360 g, plus up to 11.2 g of adjustable weight
- Balance: Head heavy, adjustable
- Length: 455 mm
- Beam thickness: 38 mm
- Core: EVA Soft Performance
- Face: Carbon aluminized 16K
- Frame: Carbon fiber
- Sweet spot: Top of the face
- Player level: Pro (adidas)
- Type of play: Offensive
- Edition: Limited
- Player: Ale Galán
Our review of the Adidas Metalbone Pro EDT
The Metalbone Pro EDT is adidas’s most direct power racket for Ale Galán. Every headline feature points the same way: a diamond head, a head-heavy balance, a sweet spot at the top of the face, a stiff aluminized carbon face and a longer handle that adds inertia. adidas describes it as built for smashes and aggressive volleys.
The weight and balance system is what lets an advanced player make it personal. Removable plates on the sides and the top let you add up to 11.2 g, which shifts both the weight and the balance, and Power Groove and the octagonal frame structure keep the head stable when it is loaded. The EVA Soft Performance core is the one listed difference from the regular HRD+ 3.5, and by name it should be the less dry of the two.
We have not played it ourselves, so this is an assessment of adidas’s spec sheet and descriptions. On paper it is a specialist weapon for strong, technical attackers, and at $455 it is also a premium purchase.
Pros
- Head-heavy diamond with a high sweet spot for smashes
- Stiff aluminized 16K carbon face
- Weight and Balance System for tuning
- Ale Galán’s limited edition
Cons
- Expensive at about $455 in the US
- High sweet spot is unforgiving on low contact
- Demanding for all but strong advanced players
- Limited edition, so stock and versions may change
Who is the Adidas Metalbone Pro EDT for?
The Metalbone Pro EDT suits strong advanced attackers who finish points with smashes and the vibora, who like to tune their racket, and who want Ale Galán’s limited-edition version. It also suits collectors of adidas’s signature models.
Who the Adidas Metalbone Pro EDT is not for
Skip it if you are new to padel, if you have arm trouble or if you play a control game. A head-heavy diamond with a high sweet spot is demanding. Control players should look at the round Arrow Hit Ctrl.
What to know before you buy the Adidas Metalbone Pro EDT
Weight and balance
adidas lists 345–360 g plus an adjustable 0–11.2 g, a length of 455 mm, a 38 mm profile and a head-heavy balance. The removable weights change the balance as well as the total, so change one thing at a time.
Pro EDT versus the standard Metalbone
The Pro EDT is a limited edition with the same spec sheet as the Metalbone HRD+ 3.5: diamond, head heavy, 345–360 g plus 11.2 g, 455 mm, 38 mm, 16K aluminized carbon and the Weight and Balance System. The listed difference is the core: EVA Soft Performance here, High Memory EVA, which our review calls dense and dry, on the HRD+ 3.5.
Price in the US
A European retailer lists the Pro EDT at 425 euros, and our HRD+ 3.5 review notes adidas lists the regular racket at around 390 euros. In the US both sit at about $455, so there is no price premium for the limited edition there. Prices and stock change, so check the current offer.
How the Adidas Metalbone Pro EDT plays
Smashes and the vibora: This is the racket’s purpose. The head-heavy balance, the top sweet spot and the stiff face favor overheads. Our guides to the kick smash and the vibora cover the technique.
Volleys: Power Groove and the octagonal frame keep the head stable on aggressive volleys.
Defense: Hard work with a head-heavy diamond, although the Soft Performance core takes some of the edge off.
Spin: The Spin Blade mold and Smart Holes Curve help downward shots such as the bandeja.
Adidas Metalbone Pro EDT vs the alternatives
Inside adidas, the Metalbone HRD+ 3.5 is the standard version, the Arrow Hit Light is the lighter attacking diamond and the Metalbone Ctrl is the round control racket. Outside adidas, the Bullpadel Xplo and the Head Extreme Motion are comparable power rackets. Our best rackets for advanced players guide compares the wider field.
Is the Adidas Metalbone Pro EDT worth it?
At about $455, the Metalbone Pro EDT costs the same as the HRD+ 3.5 in the US, so the choice comes down to the core and the limited edition. It is worth it for an advanced attacker who prefers the Soft Performance core; otherwise the regular HRD+ 3.5 is the safer buy, and our HRD+ review notes that the older 3.4 is listed for far less.
Conclusion
The Adidas Metalbone Pro EDT is a limited-edition, head-heavy attacking diamond with an aluminized 16K carbon face and a weight and balance system. Its strengths are power, a high sweet spot and tunability. Its weaknesses are the price and an unforgiving sweet spot.
Choose it if you attack and want the Soft Performance core in Ale Galán’s limited edition. If you would rather have the regular release, see the Metalbone HRD+ 3.5, and browse our best padel rackets roundup for every level.
Frequently asked questions about the Adidas Metalbone Pro EDT
What is the difference between the Adidas Metalbone Pro EDT and the Metalbone HRD+?
The Pro EDT is Ale Galán’s limited edition with the same diamond shape, head-heavy balance, weight range and 16K aluminized carbon face as the regular Metalbone HRD+ 3.5. The listed difference is the core, EVA Soft Performance on the Pro EDT and High Memory EVA on the HRD+ 3.5, and both cost about $455 in the US.
How heavy is the Adidas Metalbone Pro EDT?
adidas lists 345–360 g plus up to 11.2 g of adjustable weight, with a length of 455 mm, a 38 mm profile and a head-heavy balance.
Is the Adidas Metalbone Pro EDT a power racket?
Yes. adidas describes it as a direct journey toward power built for offensive play, with a diamond head, a top sweet spot and a head-heavy balance.
What is the Weight and Balance System on a Metalbone?
It is a removable weight setup. adidas says it lets you adjust the weight of the racket by a total of 11.2 g, with pieces on the sides and on the top, which also changes the balance.
Is the Adidas Metalbone Pro EDT good for intermediate players?
No. adidas labels it pro level, and a head-heavy diamond with a high sweet spot punishes mishits. Intermediates should look at the rackets in our intermediate racket guide.
Who plays the Adidas Metalbone Pro EDT?
Ale Galán, the Spanish professional, is the player adidas lists for this limited edition.
What is Power Groove?
Power Groove is a rail built into the profile of the racket. adidas says it increases the structural rigidity of the head and enhances power on aggressive shots.
Is the Adidas Metalbone Pro EDT worth $455?
Only for a strong attacker who wants this limited edition. The regular Metalbone HRD+ 3.5 has the same spec sheet and costs about the same in the US, and the older 3.4 is listed for far less.
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