From defence
Reasonable: a calm swing returns most balls off the glass.
Adidas
Metalbone Team 3.4 2025 Limited Edition
The Adidas Metalbone Team 3.4 2025 Limited Edition centres on accessible Metalbone power with a softer fibreglass contact.
- Diamond
- High balance
- 360–375g
7.9
PADEL CHAPTER verdict: good
Top 15% of 297 reviewed rackets
Available at decathlon
€180.00
The short answer
Does this racket suit your game?
A good choice if…
- want to finish points with power from the back of the court
- value an explosive smash and vibora more than comfort
- want a forgiving racket with a generous sweet spot
Consider something else if…
- want a pronounced specialist rather than an all-round racket
On court
How it feels during play
At the net
Comfortable and stable; aiming is easy and you keep the ball low.
On overheads
Its strongest point: maximum power with little effort, sending the ball away like a rocket.
Player profile
Performance at a glance
Power8.4
Comfort8.3
Sweet spot8.0
Forgiveness8.0
Defense7.1
- Shape
- Diamond
- Balance
- High balance
- Weight
- 360–375g
- Core
- EVA Soft Performance
- Weight
- 360–375g
- Shape
- Diamond
- Core
- EVA Soft Performance
- Frame
- fibreglass with Spin Blade Gritt
- Level
- Some experience / Experienced
- Profile
- 38mm
- Balance
- High balance
- KNLTB
- 4–7
Introduction
The Adidas Metalbone Team 3.4 2025 Limited Edition is positioned as accessible Metalbone power with a softer fibreglass contact. Its profile is shaped by the combination of fibreglass with Spin Blade Gritt, EVA Soft Performance and a high balance.
Specs
Adidas specifies a weight of 360–375 grams, a diamond shape and a high balance. The face consists of fibreglass with Spin Blade Gritt; behind it is EVA Soft Performance. The frame is a carbon frame with Structural Reinforcement.
This combination positions the model as accessible Metalbone power with a softer fibreglass contact.
Pros & cons
Comparison
Also compare with Adidas Metalbone 3.4 2025 and Bullpadel Vertex 05 Comfort before choosing.
The Adidas Metalbone 3.4 2025 is a stiffer top model with more maximum power. The Bullpadel Vertex 05 Comfort 2026 is a comfortable attacking alternative. The Head Speed Pro 2025 is a more neutral all-round comparison.
Verdict
Choose the Adidas Metalbone Team 3.4 2025 Limited Edition if you are specifically looking for accessible Metalbone power with a softer fibreglass contact. The strongest reason to buy it is easy ball output and usable power without the hardness of a top carbon model. Choose something else if this drawback matters more for your game: less direct precision and less peak power than the stiffer Metalbone Carbon.
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Advantages & considerations
Advantages
- easy ball output and usable power without the hardness of a top carbon model
- the diamond shape and high balance logically suit the intended style of play
Considerations
- less direct precision and less peak power than the stiffer Metalbone Carbon
- Price and stock can change daily
Verdict
The Adidas Metalbone Team 3.4 2025 Limited Edition stands out mainly for easy ball output and usable power without the hardness of a top carbon model. The clear downside: less direct precision and less peak power than the stiffer Metalbone Carbon.
Players looking for accessible Metalbone power with a softer fibreglass contact.
Easy ball output and usable power without the hardness of a top carbon model
Less direct precision and less peak power than the stiffer metalbone carbon
Assessment
Easy ball output and usable power without the hardness of a top carbon model; less direct precision and less peak power than the stiffer Metalbone Carbon.
- Performance potential
- 8.1
- Playability
- 7.8
- Character
- Attacking
The PADEL CHAPTER score is our overall editorial assessment. The pillars provide additional context.
All scores
- Power
- 8.4
- Control
- 7.5
- Comfort
- 8.3
- Sweet spot
- 8.0
- Forgiveness
- 8.0
- Maneuverability
- 7.5
- Defense
- 7.1
All playing situations
Defense
Reasonable: a calm swing returns most balls off the glass.
Volley
Comfortable and stable; aiming is easy and you keep the ball low.
Bandeja
Very easy to control: the ball stays low and predictable, ideal for controlling the court.
Vibora
Enough bite for a quick brushing shot with some acceleration of your own.
Smash
Its strongest point: maximum power with little effort, sending the ball away like a rocket.
Block
Stable: the racket is ready in time and returns the ball with control.
Off-center ball
Forgiving: just outside the sweet spot you lose little and the ball stays on course.
What you will notice as a player
- The smash gets plenty of easy power; you do not need a full follow-through to put the ball away.
- The sweet spot offers forgiveness: slightly imperfect contact loses little accuracy.
- Comfortable in long matches: the racket cushions contact well, with little feedback in your arm.
- No pronounced weakness, but no single shot where the racket particularly stands out either.
For which type of player?
What type of player does this racket suit?
Well suited to
Comfort seekersPlayers who want plenty of help from their racketAttacking playersPlayers who play for enjoyment
Less suited to
Players with a fast swingTechnical players
Does this match your needs?
Does this racket meet your needs?
This racket is likely to suit you if you…
want more comfort and cushioning
have a sensitive arm and need cushioning
want more power and strength in your smash
like to play an attacking, explosive game
This racket may disappoint if you…
want a light and agile racket
want to react quickly to hard-hit balls
You will probably appreciate this racket if you…
- •want to finish points with power from the back of the court;
- •value an explosive smash and vibora more than comfort;
- •want a forgiving racket with a generous sweet spot;
You may run into limitations if you…
- •want a pronounced specialist rather than an all-round racket;
Who is the Adidas Metalbone Team 3.4 2025 Limited Edition suitable for?
For players seeking accessible Metalbone power with a softer fibreglass contact. The main strength is easy ball output and usable power without the hardness of a top carbon model; bear in mind less direct precision and less peak power than the stiffer Metalbone Carbon.
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