Forgiveness: This is a model estimate, not a measured difference: the Adidas Arrow Hit 2026 has no published face material, so a neutral midpoint was used.

Published specs, with sources

Spec	Adidas Metalbone 2026	Adidas Arrow Hit 2026
Shape	Diamond Sources Shape: Diamond allforpadel.com (retailer listing, not the manufacturer)	Diamond Sources Shape: Diamond allforpadel.com (retailer listing, not the manufacturer)
Weight	345 to 360 g (12.2 to 12.7 oz) Sources Weight: 345-360 +(0-11,2) Gr allforpadel.com (retailer listing, not the manufacturer)	360 to 375 g (12.7 to 13.2 oz) Sources Weight: 360-375 Gr allforpadel.com (retailer listing, not the manufacturer)
Balance	High Sources Balance: Head Heavy allforpadel.com (retailer listing, not the manufacturer)	High Sources Balance: Head Heavy allforpadel.com (retailer listing, not the manufacturer)
Core	Soft, EVA Soft Performance Sources Rubber: Eva Soft Performance / The low-density Soft Performance EVA core provides excellent ball output and consistent comfort throughout play. allforpadel.com (retailer listing, not the manufacturer)	Soft, EVA Soft Performance Sources Rubber: Eva Soft Performance / With the comfort of Soft Performance EVA allforpadel.com (retailer listing, not the manufacturer)
Face	Carbon Aluminized 16K Sources Face: Carbon Aluminized 16K allforpadel.com (retailer listing, not the manufacturer)	Not published
Thickness	38 mm (1.5 in) Sources Thickness: 38 Mm allforpadel.com (retailer listing, not the manufacturer)	38 mm (1.5 in) Sources Thickness: 38 Mm allforpadel.com (retailer listing, not the manufacturer)
Textured face	Yes Sources Spin Blade Decal features a textured surface that enhances control and allows you to generate more spin on every shot. allforpadel.com (retailer listing, not the manufacturer)	Not published
Price	€390 Sources €390.00 allforpadel.com (retailer listing, not the manufacturer)	€400 Sources €400.00 allforpadel.com (retailer listing, not the manufacturer)

Which one

Choose the Adidas Metalbone 2026 if

you want the one our model rates higher for handling. That is a calculation from published specs, not a play test.

Full Adidas Metalbone 2026 page

Choose the Adidas Arrow Hit 2026 if

its price, its exact version and a trial speak for it. The rating differences on this page rest on an input that one of the two pages does not publish, so they are not a reason to choose either.

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Questions

Which has more power, the Adidas Metalbone 2026 or the Adidas Arrow Hit 2026?

On published specs they are level: Adidas Metalbone 2026 rates 78 and Adidas Arrow Hit 2026 rates 83 for power.

Which is easier on the arm, the Adidas Metalbone 2026 or the Adidas Arrow Hit 2026?

They are level for comfort on published specs: 51 and 57.

Which is better for an improving player, the Adidas Metalbone 2026 or the Adidas Arrow Hit 2026?

Our model rates the Adidas Arrow Hit 2026 as the more forgiving build, 46 against 38. That is calculated from published specs. This is a model estimate, not a measured difference: the Adidas Arrow Hit 2026 has no published face material, so a neutral midpoint was used.

Which is cheaper, the Adidas Metalbone 2026 or the Adidas Arrow Hit 2026?

The Adidas Metalbone 2026 was cheaper when checked: Adidas Metalbone 2026 €390 on 6 October 2026, Adidas Arrow Hit 2026 €400 on 6 October 2026.

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