- Metalbone weight management system
- Fantastic power and control
- Easier to play with than many other power-focused rackets
- Medium power
- Small handle (all Adidas)
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🔔 Review of 2024 model: Metalbone 3.3.
Alejandro Galan's racket is effectively Adidas's flagship model.
The minor change from the previous version is a slightly softer core, which slightly increases the size of the sweet spot and the reactivity from the core.
The only difference between this model and the Metalbone HRD 3.2 is that the Metalbone HRD 3.2 has a more rigid core, so the Metalbone HRD 3.2 is more difficult to play with but generates more power and control.
One of the most desired rackets on the market, I wasn’t a great fan of last year’s version, but there have been a few important changes this year. Specifically, this version has a more generous power and a larger sweet spot. This year’s version also generates less spin.
This is a versatile racket. It doesn’t have a true weak point, but not because it is mediocre in everything, but because it does well in many aspects of the game. It is comfortable in the front, at the net, and in under pressures situations.
Best for intermediate or advanced players looking for a hard racket with high balance that is reactive during impact
Advanced or high intermediate attacking racket. Medium, medium-hard touch. Everyone will use this racket because of Ale Galan, but we really only recommend it for upper intermediate and advanced players. We hate the small Adidas grips, it gave us both blisters - overgrips will help.