Adidas Metalbone Pro EDT '26

Attack-first diamond with a fast, springy hit that is livelier than most soft-core power rackets; excels at the net, on the vibora and on the smash. The narrow effective sweet spot and lively face make baseline defence and delicate touch shots harder, so it suits advanced players who take the net early.

“The trade-off is clear: you gain easy pace and lively ball exit, but give up some forgiveness in defensive situations and on off-center contact.”

Dutch shop measured the racket on a Wilson Baiardo: a relatively soft core (63) but a high, head-heavy swingweight (171), so the power comes from balance and swingweight rather than a hard core. A true attacking weapon with maximum punch on smash and volley, but demanding and taxing on the arm.

“Iets toegankelijker dan je verwacht door de relatief zachte kern, maar onmiskenbaar een aanvalswapen voor wie de techniek heeft.”

Expert note reserving the racket for advanced and expert players with solid smash technique and arm speed; for an offensive player it becomes a point-winning machine on overheads and finishing volleys. Defensive or versatile beginners will struggle with the head-heavy balance in fast exchanges from the back.

“In the hands of a confirmed offensive player, the Metalbone Pro EDT 2026 becomes a point-winning machine”

On-court assessment describing explosive power with a slightly softer, more comfortable feel than the Metalbone HRD+, thanks to the Soft Performance core. Clean strikers get exceptional pace on smashes and volleys; the weight system lets players trade manoeuvrability for extra penetration.

“The sweet spot requires clean ball striking, but players who consistently find the center of the racket will be rewarded with exceptional pace on smashes and aggressive volleys.”