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Adidas Metalbone 2026 vs Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026

What each manufacturer published for the Adidas Metalbone 2026 and the Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026, side by side, and what the PadelTrue model makes of it.

The short answer

Power: Adidas Metalbone 2026 leans further toward power, 78 against 28.
Control: Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026 leans further toward control, 74 against 10.
Handling: Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026 leans further toward handling, 60 against 40.
Forgiveness: Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026 leans further toward forgiveness, 74 against 38.
Comfort: Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026 leans further toward comfort, 59 against 51.

Ratings closer than 8 points are called level. The model is not more precise than that.

Ratings

Rating	Adidas Metalbone 2026	Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026
Power	78	28
Control	10	74
Handling	40	60
Forgiveness	38	74
Comfort	51	59
Value	13	14

Published specs, with sources

Spec	Adidas Metalbone 2026	Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026
Shape	Diamond Shape: Diamond allforpadel.com	Round Shape: Round allforpadel.com
Weight	345 to 360 g Weight: 345-360 +(0-11,2) Gr allforpadel.com	345 to 360 g Weight: 345-360 +(0-11,2) Gr allforpadel.com
Balance	High Balance: Head Heavy allforpadel.com	Medium Balance: Even allforpadel.com
Core	Soft, EVA Soft Performance Rubber: Eva Soft Performance / The low-density Soft Performance EVA core provides excellent ball output and consistent comfort throughout play. allforpadel.com	Soft, EVA Soft Performance Rubber: Eva Soft Performance / the Soft Performance EVA core ensures comfort and consistent ball output allforpadel.com
Face	Carbon Aluminized 16K Face: Carbon Aluminized 16K allforpadel.com	Carbon Aluminized 16K Face: Carbon Aluminized 16K allforpadel.com
Thickness	38 mm Thickness: 38 Mm allforpadel.com	38 mm Thickness: 38 Mm allforpadel.com
Textured face	Yes Spin Blade Decal features a textured surface that enhances control and allows you to generate more spin on every shot. allforpadel.com	Not published
Price	€390 €390.00 allforpadel.com	€390 €390.00 allforpadel.com

Which one

Choose the Adidas Metalbone 2026 if

you want more power.

Full Adidas Metalbone 2026 page

Choose the Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026 if

you want more control, handling, forgiveness and comfort.

Full Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026 page

Questions

Which has more power, the Adidas Metalbone 2026 or the Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026?

The Adidas Metalbone 2026 leans further toward power, rating 78 against 28 for the Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026. The difference comes from shape: diamond against round, balance: high against medium.

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

The Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026 rates 59 for comfort against 51 for the Adidas Metalbone 2026. The difference comes from balance: medium against high. This describes feel and physical demand, it is not medical advice.

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

The Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026 is the more forgiving build, 74 against 38.

Which is cheaper, the Adidas Metalbone 2026 or the Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026?

They were the same price when checked: Adidas Metalbone 2026 €390 on 28 September 2026, Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026 €390 on 28 September 2026.

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