Adidas
Metalbone Team Light 3.5 2026
The Adidas Metalbone Team Light 3.5 2026 is a light diamond of 335-355g with a soft fiberglass face and Soft Performance EVA core. Medium balance makes it manoeuvrable and control-focused.
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Agile • Control focused • Comfortable
The Adidas Metalbone Team Light 3.5 2026 carries the Metalbone family's attacking look, but plays very differently: a light, fast, control-focused diamond with soft contact feel. Instead of pro Metalbone's hard carbon, Team Light uses a fiberglass face and Soft Performance EVA core, with medium balance and weight 335–355g. This makes it manoeuvrable, forgiving and user-friendly, with Spin Blade Gritt-textuur for grip. It targets players seeking Metalbone looks with an easier, control-focused character. PADEL CHAPTER has not physically tested it: specifications were verified through the manufacturer and retailers, and its playing profile follows the consensus of independent reviews.
The Adidas Metalbone Team Light 3.5 2026 is a light diamond with medium balance, weight 335–355g and a 38mm profile. Face: fiberglass. Core: EVA Soft Performance. Frame: octagonal carbon structure. Indicative price around €215.
Technologies:
- Fiberglass face for soft, forgiving contact feel with flex
- EVA Soft Performance core for comfort and a user-friendly response
- Octagonal carbon structure for frame stiffness and stability
- Spin Blade Gritt-textuur for grip on bandejas and víboras
Diamond shape looks attacking, but construction steers towards control: low weight and medium balance make it manoeuvrable and quick, while fiberglass and Soft Performance EVA keep contact soft and forgiving.
Pure power is modest: less mass and directness in the ball than hard carbon Metalbone. It rewards placement and quick hands over brute force.
For players seeking Metalbone looks with a light, manoeuvrable, control-focused racket and soft contact feel. For a hard attacking weapon, choose regular Metalbone 3.5.
No. The shape is diamond, but construction differs greatly: fiberglass and a soft EVA core make Team Light light, forgiving and control-focused rather than hard and demanding.
Indicative price around €215. Exact price varies by retailer and stock.
No. Specifications were verified through the manufacturer and retailers, and the playing profile is based on the consensus of independent reviews. Scores are estimates based on those sources and comparable light control diamonds.
Advantages
Light and highly manoeuvrable for quick hands at the net
Soft, forgiving contact feel thanks to fiberglass and Soft Performance EVA
Control-focused and user-friendly despite diamond looks
Spin Blade Gritt-textuur for grip on bandejas and víboras
Considerations
Little pure power: not a hard, head-heavy attacking weapon
Fiberglass gives less direct punch than carbon
For a true power diamond, look at regular Metalbone
What you will notice as a player
At the net you react very quickly: blocks and fast volleys feel almost effortless.
The racket helps in defense: a calm swing sends balls off the glass deep again.
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.
Which shots are affected most?
| Situation | What will you notice? |
|---|---|
| Defense | Plenty of help: the low balance and generous sweet spot return balls off the glass calmly and deep. |
| Volley | Crisp and agile: aiming feels effortless and late adjustments remain possible. |
| Bandeja | Very easy to control: the ball stays low and predictable, ideal for controlling the court. |
| Vibora | It works, but speed and bite must mostly come from your own technique. |
| Smash | Enough power, but you still need to put considerable effort into the swing. |
| Block | A strong point: the racket is ready very quickly and returns the ball with control. |
| Off-center ball | Forgiving: just outside the sweet spot you lose little and the ball stays on course. |
Well suited to
Less suited to
This racket is likely to suit you if you…
have a sensitive arm and need cushioning
want plenty of help from your racket
want more comfort and cushioning
are often a little late on fast balls
This racket may disappoint if you…
want maximum smash power
want a very direct, crisp feel
like to play an attacking, explosive game
You will probably appreciate this racket if you…
- •value control and placement more than maximum power;
- •play often at the net and like quick hands;
- •want a racket that helps in defense;
- •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;
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Indicatieve marktprijs
€150 ·