PadelTrue

Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026

A control-leaning build: round shape, medium balance, soft core, Carbon Aluminized 16K face. Its highest rating is control at 74. Every figure on this page links to where it was published.

PadelTrue · model v1.0 · built 28 September 2026

controlforgivingMaker says: PRO
Weight345 to 360 gsource: allforpadel.com
CoreSoft, EVA Soft Performancesource: allforpadel.com
FaceCarbon Aluminized 16Ksource: allforpadel.com
FrameNot published

Where the build leans

  • Control 74. Shape (round).
  • Forgiveness 74. Shape (round), firmness (soft).

What it gives up

  • Power 28. Shape (round), weight (352.5g).

Every spec, with its source

SpecPublished valueEvidence
ShapeRoundShape: Round allforpadel.com
Weight345 to 360 gWeight: 345-360 +(0-11,2) Gr allforpadel.com
BalanceMediumBalance: Even allforpadel.com
CoreSoft, EVA Soft Performance
The product page names the foam and does not rate it. The firmness comes from the maker's own guide, which ranks its three foams: From most to least rigid there is EVA High Memory, EVA Soft Energy and EVA Soft Performance. adidas padel guide. The softest is recorded as soft, the middle as medium, the firmest as hard.
Rubber: Eva Soft Performance / the Soft Performance EVA core ensures comfort and consistent ball output allforpadel.com
FaceCarbon Aluminized 16KFace: Carbon Aluminized 16K allforpadel.com
Thickness38 mmThickness: 38 Mm allforpadel.com
Price€390€390.00 allforpadel.com

Collection note: Core hardness value left null: the page names the foam and describes its density but does not rate it soft/medium/hard on a scale. roughSurface null: Spin Blade Decal is listed but not described as textured on this page. Weight is the base range; removable weights add 0 to 11.2 g.

How each rating was calculated

  • Power 28 = shape (round) 0/45 + balance (medium) 17.5/35 + weight (352.5g) 5/20 = 22.5 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
  • Control 74 = shape (round) 60/60 + balance (medium) 20/40 = 80 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
  • Handling 60 = balance (medium) 25/50 + weight (352.5g) 37.5/50 = 62.5 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
  • Forgiveness 74 = shape (round) 45/45 + firmness (soft) 35/35 + face material (carbon) 0/20 = 80 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
  • Comfort 59 = firmness (soft) 40/40 + face material (carbon) 0/25 + balance (medium) 10/20 + weight (352.5g) 11.3/15 = 61.3 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
  • Value 14 = mean of the two highest ratings, divided by the price in euros, scaled so the best value in the index is 100

A rating describes what the build favours. It is not a lab measurement or a play test. Full methodology and evidence.

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Questions about the Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026

Is the Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026 a power or a control racket?

On its published specification the Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026 is a control-oriented racket. It rates 28 for power and 74 for control on the PadelTrue model, mainly because of its round shape and medium balance.

Is the Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026 good for beginners?

It rates 74 out of 100 for forgiveness. That is a forgiving build, the kind usually recommended to newer players. The manufacturer lists its level as "PRO".

Is the Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026 arm-friendly?

It rates 59 out of 100 for comfort, a rating built from core firmness, face material, balance and weight, describing feel and physical demand. That is mid-range. This describes the build, it is not medical advice.

How much does the Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026 cost?

€390 on allforpadel.com when checked on 28 September 2026.

How much does the Adidas Metalbone Ctrl 2026 weigh?

The published weight is 345 to 360 g.

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