Adidas Metalbone 3.4

The Adidas Metalbone 3.4 is a racket designed to take padel technology to another level. As one of Ale Galán's two official rackets for 2025, this racket combines innovation, power and customization, being ideal for demanding players looking to maximize their performance. This is a diamond-shaped racket with a power balance, an advanced level rating, an 18K carbon face over a carbon frame, and an average-density EVA core, made in Asia. A diamond head puts more mass toward the tip than a round or teardrop shape, which is what a power balance is built around — the sweet spot sits higher and shots gain pace with a smaller margin for off-centre contact. The textured face (Roughness: Yes) adds bite for spin. Advanced is the stated level, so this suits a player already comfortable generating their own pace rather than someone still building a consistent swing; a beginner or a player who prefers a forgiving, control-first racket should look toward a round shape instead.