RACKET GUIDE · ADVANCED
Adidas Metalbone HRD+ 2026
The power racket of the Metalbone line.
Prices checked 19 Oct 2026
The Adidas Metalbone HRD+ 2026 is a diamond-shaped, high-balance, hard racket. PadelNuestro describes it for advanced or professional players with an aggressive, attacking game.
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Key specs
| Shape | Diamond |
|---|---|
| Weight | Not stated (adjustable up to 11,2 g) |
| Balance | High |
| Hardness | Hard |
| Core | EVA High Memory |
| Face | Aluminised carbon (the shop lists 16K and 18K) |
| Frame | Octagonal tubular carbon |
| Shop level | Advanced / Professional |
| Play style | Power |
Who it is for
- You are an advanced attacker and finish points with smashes and powerful volleys.
- Your technique is already consistent and you want more ball speed.
- You like a firm, direct feel.
What stands out
- Diamond shape and high balance: the weight goes to the head for power on overhead shots.
- Hard feel with EVA High Memory core, designed to return energy.
- Power Groove and an octagonal frame structure for stiffness.
- Weight & Balance system, adjustable up to 11,2 g, and extended grip.
Keep in mind
- Diamond shape means a smaller sweet spot: mistimed shots are punished.
- Hard and high-balance rackets are demanding on the arm. 239,95 € is not cheap.
Our take
Only if you are an advanced attacker with solid technique. If you want something more forgiving at this level, look at the Metalbone CTRL 2026.
239,95 €389,95 € original price
Price and stock can change. Check the shop page before you buy.
SEE IT AT PADELNUESTRO ↗How we wrote this: specifications and descriptions come from the PadelNuestro product page and our shortlist from 2026 buyer guides. We have not play-tested this racket, so this is a spec-based guide, not a hands-on review.
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