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Adidas Metalbone HRD 3.2

8.0 / 10
Community rating

Best for: Best for Advanced players looking for max power and precision

Shape: Diamond
Weight: 353g
Balance: Head Heavy
Adidas Metalbone HRD 3.2 padel racket - front view

Pros

  • Excellent build quality
  • Great balance of power and control
  • Comfortable feel on impact
  • Good value for money

Cons

  • May require adjustment period
  • Limited availability in some regions

Performance Scorecard

Overall

(summary of attributes below)

8.0

Power

9.2

Control

8.0

Sweet Spot

7.0

Maneuverability

7.5

Comfort

7.0

Spin

5.0

Specifications

  • MSRP $390
  • Weight 353g
  • Shape Diamond
  • Balance Head Heavy
  • Surface Aluminized carbon fiber
  • Core Hard EVA
  • Hardness Medium-hard

Metalbone HRD 3.2

🔔 Review of 2024 model: Metalbone HRD+.

One of the most sought after rackets on the market due to the player it is associated with, the updated Metalbone 3.2 is a mostly cosmetic update to last year’s version of Alejandro Galan’s signature racket.

With a medium-hard touch and a small sweet spot, this is a technical oversized diamond racket.

2023’s Spin Blade system transmits less spin than the previous versions.

Expert Reviews of adidas Metalbone HRD 3.2

Average score: 8.1 • Based on 5 expert reviews • Last updated: Aug 2025

7.0

Padel Project Italia

Jan 27, 2023

"It is certainly not an easy racket, it’s definitely not for beginner even intermediate players because of its high balance, small sweet spot, and hardness"

Power

9.0

Control

7.0

Sweet Spot

6.0

8.4

Padel Review

Jan 29, 2023

"A very technical, difficult racket with a small spot that when you hit the ball properly, it’s an absolute pleasure - top power, top control. Best for advanced left-side players."

Power

9.0

Control

9.0

Sweet Spot

7.0

8.0

Padel Review

Dec 18, 2023

"Amazing offensive racket for advanced left-side players. I hate the slippery, thin handle which makes it vibrate, but a few overgrips will help."

Power

9.0

Control

8.5

Sweet Spot

6.5

8.9

Padelzoom

Aug 11, 2025

"Best for intermediate advanced players looking for maximum power."

Weight: 360g Balance: 25cm

Power

10.0

Control

9.5

Sweet Spot

8.0

8.0

Timo (Padel.FYI)

Sep 18, 2023

"Power in an easy to use package. I really expected a more technical racket that what I received. I'd still only recommend this to high intermediate or advanced players."

Power

9.0

Control

8.0

Sweet Spot

8.0

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