Adidas
Metalbone Team 3.5
The Adidas Metalbone Team 3.5 is the entry diamond in the Metalbone line: high balance, Carbon Aluminized face, 345-365g. Power 8 and smash 8 for attackers switching to Metalbone.
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Agile • Control focused • Comfortable
The Adidas Metalbone Team 3.5 is the standard Team entry in the Metalbone family. Heavier than Team Light (345–365g vs. 330–350g), with slightly more power but slightly less manoeuvrability. Aimed at experienced attackers seeking Metalbone feel at a more accessible price.
The Metalbone Team 3.5 weighs 345–365g, diamond shape, high balance. Profile 38mm. Face: Carbon Aluminized. Core: EVA.
Metalbone Team 3.5 within the line:
| Model | Weight | Price | Power | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metalbone Team Light 3.5 | 330–350g | €175 | 7.5/10 | 7.9 |
| Metalbone Team 3.5 | 345–365g | €220 | 8/10 | 7.7 |
| Metalbone 3.5 2026 | 345–360g | €300 | 9/10 | 8.5 |
Team 3.5 is close to the flagship in weight, but with a lower carbon specification (no 16K) and without Weight & Balance System. The RRP difference from 3.5 is €80.
Technologies:
- Carbon Aluminized face, recognisable Metalbone shot response in the Team line too
- Smart Holes Curve, aerodynamic hole pattern
- Power Groove, groove structure for overhead energy transfer
- Spin Blade Decal, edge profile for topspin
Power 8/10 is Team 3.5's strongest characteristic. Diamond shape with high balance and 345–365g provides sufficient mass for overheads. Less explosive than Metalbone 3.5 flagship with 16K carbon, but more than sufficient for most experienced attackers.
Manoeuvrability is 8/10. Weight is comparable to the flagship, but Team is slightly more accessible to use, with a somewhat less stiff profile.
Sweetspot 7.5/10. Slightly narrower than Team Light, logically: weight goes towards more power, not a larger sweetspot. Players prioritising a broad sweetspot are better off with Team Light or CTRL variants.
Weight: Team weighs 345–365g, Team Light 330–350g. Team delivers slightly more overhead power; Team Light is faster and more agile. Choose according to your priority: hitting force or reaction speed.
If you already have experience with attacking play and a teardrop racket: yes. If you are starting out or considering whether a diamond suits you: begin with teardrop and work from there. High balance requires overhead technique.
Advantages
Power 8/10: strong attacking profile for a Team variant
Recognisable Metalbone character: same diamond shape and high balance as the flagship
Better value position than 3.5 flagship for a comparable attacking profile
Manoeuvrability 8/10: manageable in net duels and overheads
Considerations
Smaller sweetspot (7.5/10) than Team Light or control variants
Diamond shape demands technique; not recommended without overhead experience
Less power than Metalbone 3.5 flagship, which has a significantly higher carbon specification
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.
A balanced racket that responds predictably in most situations.
No pronounced weakness, but no single shot where the racket particularly stands out either.
Which shots are affected most?
| Situation | What will you notice? |
|---|---|
| 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 | Reasonably forgiving: outside the sweet spot you lose some speed, while accuracy is largely maintained. |
This racket suits a broad range of players.
Well suited to
This racket suits a broad range of players and needs.
This racket is likely to suit you if you…
like to play an attacking, explosive game
want more power and strength in your smash
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 balanced racket that handles every shot;
You may run into limitations if you…
- •want a pronounced specialist rather than an all-round racket;
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