Head to head

Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026 vs Adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 2026

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

The short answer

Power: level. Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026 rates 28, Adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 2026 rates 33.
Control: level. Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026 rates 74, Adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 2026 rates 74.
Handling: Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026 leans further toward handling, 60 against 48.
Forgiveness: level. Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026 rates 74, Adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 2026 rates 74.
Comfort: level. Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026 rates 59, Adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 2026 rates 55.

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

Ratings

Rating	Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026	Adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 2026
Power	28	33
Control	74	74
Handling	60	48
Forgiveness	74	74
Comfort	59	55
Value	14	22

Published specs, with sources

Spec	Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026	Adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 2026
Shape	Round Shape: Round allforpadel.com	Round Shape: Round allforpadel.com
Weight	345 to 360 g Weight: 345-360 +(0-11,2) Gr allforpadel.com	360 to 375 g Weight: 360-375 Gr allforpadel.com
Balance	Medium Balance: Even allforpadel.com	Medium Balance: Even allforpadel.com
Core	Soft, EVA Soft Performance Rubber: Eva Soft Performance / the Soft Performance EVA core ensures comfort and consistent ball output allforpadel.com	Soft, EVA Soft Performance Rubber: Eva Soft Performance / the Soft Performance EVA core delivers a comfortable feel and smooth ball output allforpadel.com
Face	Carbon Aluminized 16K Face: Carbon Aluminized 16K allforpadel.com	Carbon 6K Face: Carbon 6K allforpadel.com
Thickness	38 mm Thickness: 38 Mm allforpadel.com	38 mm Thickness: 38 Mm allforpadel.com
Price	€390 €390.00 allforpadel.com	€260 €260.00 allforpadel.com

Which one

Choose the Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026 if

you want more handling.

Full Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026 page

Choose the Adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 2026 if

the two are level on every rating, so decide on price and on how each feels in the hand.

Full Adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 2026 page

Questions

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

On published specs they are level: Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026 rates 28 and Adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 2026 rates 33 for power.

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

They are level for comfort on published specs: 59 and 55.

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

They are level for forgiveness: 74 and 74.

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

The Adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 2026 was cheaper when checked: Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026 €390 on 28 September 2026, Adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl 2026 €260 on 28 September 2026.

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