Adidas Metalbone HRD 3.2

Adidas has achieved a racket that responds very well in the attack, with outstanding control to adjust the volleys away from our rivals

At the bottom of the court, it requires a good technique to defend oneself properly with its fairly small sweet spot and low ball output. A proper follow through is important when making lobs and chiquitas with which to get on the net.

It’s not the most powerful racket, and it’s not trying to be.

It requires a lot of technique because you need to always follow through with proper technique

At the net, blocks and dejadas feel wonderful, you have so much control

The sweet spot is really tiny. The ball goes marvelously when you hit it though.

It’s hard to maneuver

It has a small sweet spot. It’s hard to get to the low balls properly when I have to use my wrist.

Definitely above average power, this is a racket for left-side players in the front of the court.

At >390g with the weights, an over grip, and the protector, this racket is neither light nor agile. It wins with its power and stability.

In the aerial game, I loved the weight which gave stability to my

Slightly above center. I expected the sweet spot to feel smaller due to the racket's advertised hardness - but it wasn't.

At the net is where the fun begins with this racket. Amazing aerial game. You have control of the attacking game, it's devastating. It gives you a lot of balance at the end of the shot - it gives you power, touch, spin, but you have to stay bent on your legs - it's technical and demanding.

We tested it with all of the weights in, which was 365g and 26.2cm balance, and it wasn't difficult to maneuver. It moves very well for an attacking racket.

In the back of the court, you have a lot of control because it has such a hard touch. In lobs, you need to use a lot of leg in order to pull the ball up due to the low ball output.

Small sweet spot, but not tiny.