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Metalbone is one of the most famous rackets in padel, and Ale Galán won his world number one ranking with it. Behind it sits a range with a control version of almost everything.
Ale Galán.
Metalbone.
With Adidas since 2018 and a former world number one. The Metalbone launched in 2021 while Galán sat at the top of the rankings, and it has been the racket to beat for attacking players ever since. Diamond-shaped, firm, and you can tune the weight and balance yourself.
Adidas Metalbone Ale Galán 2026£237.59 · In stock
Adidas Metalbone Pro EDT Galán 2026£292.40 · In stockFind your Adidas
Metalbone
Power · DiamondGalán's racket. Firm and head-heavy for players who finish points with smashes and viboras.
Arrow Hit
Attack · Net playHigh balance and built for volleys and overheads. The Light version is lighter for quicker hands.
CTRL
Control · RoundThe same tech in a round shape with a big sweet spot. For players who build the point.
Match
Starter · HybridFibreglass faces and a soft core. An easy, comfortable first racket.
Our Adidas picks
2026Adidas Match Black/Lime
Hybrid · 360-375g · Soft£65.00A comfy, forgiving first racket that still looks the part.
2026Adidas Metalbone Team
Diamond · 360-375g · Soft → Medium£136.00The Metalbone look and shape at a friendlier price and feel.
2026Adidas Arrow Hit Carbon CTRL
Round · 360-375g · Soft → Medium£174.99Round, carbon and controlled. Great for consistent players moving up.
2026Adidas Metalbone HRD+ Ale Galán
Diamond · 345-360g · Hard£238.50Full-fat Metalbone with a harder core. For big hitters only.
Too much racket? Go CTRL.
Most Adidas families come in a round CTRL version. Same tech, bigger sweet spot, far easier to control.
Shop CTRL racketsThe tech, in plain English
Screws, plates and washers that let you add up to 11.2g and move the balance.
MetalboneDense, aluminised carbon for a stiff face and an explosive response.
Metalbone, ReserveAn eight-sided reinforcement in the core that stops the racket twisting on off-centre hits.
Metalbone, Arrow HitA rough face texture that grips the ball for more spin.
Most of the rangeA curved hole pattern for extra spin and precision.
MetalboneA 9g weight that slides along a rail so you can change the balance.
Arrow HitAdidas padel, briefly
All For Padel takes on Adidas padel in Madrid and signs Martita Ortega.
The first Adidas padel racket collection.
Ale Galán joins Adidas.
Martita Ortega becomes the youngest-ever World Padel Tour number one.
Metalbone launches with Galán at world number one.
Ari Sánchez joins with the Arrow Hit.
More than rackets
ADIDAS Speed RX Padel Balls
From £6.75
ADIDAS Multigame Off White 2026 Padel Bag
£95.00
ADIDAS Padel Overgrip White (3)
£8.00
ADIDAS Padel Overgrip Perforated Orange (3)
£8.00
ADIDAS CONTROL Orange 3.4 2025 Padel Bag
£45.00
ADIDAS Padel Overgrip Perforated Pink (3)
£8.00
ADIDAS Padel Overgrip Perforated Yellow (3)
£8.00
ADIDAS Performance Padel Towel
£22.50Everything Adidas
2026Adidas Metalbone CTRL
Round · 345-360g · Soft£265.00
ADIDAS Speed RX Padel Balls
From £6.75
2025Adidas Metalbone Reserve
Diamond · 360-370g · Hard£270.00Tell us how you play and we’ll point you to the right Adidas.
2026Adidas Metalbone Reserve
Diamond · 360-375g · Hard£260.00
2026Adidas Cross It Light Ortega
Round · 345-360g · Soft → Medium£189.99
ADIDAS Multigame Off White 2026 Padel Bag
£95.00
2026Adidas Match Black/Lime
Hybrid · 360-375g · Soft£65.00
ADIDAS Padel Overgrip White (3)
£8.00
2026Adidas Metalbone Carbon CTRL
Round · 360-375g · Medium£188.99
ADIDAS Padel Overgrip Perforated Orange (3)
£8.00
ADIDAS CONTROL Orange 3.4 2025 Padel Bag
£45.00
ADIDAS Padel Overgrip Perforated Pink (3)
£8.00
2026Adidas Arrow Hit Hexagon Cup
Diamond · 360-375g · Medium£143.99
2026Adidas Metalbone HRD+ Ale Galán
Diamond · 345-360g · Hard£238.50
2026Adidas Metalbone Pro EDT Galán
Diamond · 345-360g · Hard£292.40
2026Adidas Arrow Hit Attack
Diamond · 360-375g · Medium£269.99More brands
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About Adidas padel
Adidas padel rackets are made under licence by All For Padel, based in Madrid, which has run the brand since 2013. Its first signing was Martita Ortega, who went on to become the youngest-ever World Padel Tour number one, and Ale Galán joined in 2018.
The range centres on two attacking families, Metalbone and Arrow Hit, each with a round CTRL version for control, plus starter rackets like the Match.
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