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Compared from 90 real player reviews

Adidas Metalbone HRD+ 3.4 2025 vs Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026

Side by side from 90 real reviews. Every count is the same as on each racket’s page.

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A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is next to others of its kind. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off. The best in each category scores in the 90s.

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80 signal

45 reviews

87 signal

45 reviews

In short

Easy attacking power for strong players; several find it stiff on blocks and some got elbow pain.

Manoeuvrable, arm-friendly all-rounder; some find it head-heavy or short on power.

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Specs

Weight
345–360 g
Balance
High
Core
EVA High Memory
Surface
16K aluminized carbon
Weight
365–375 g
Balance
Medium-high (~25.4 cm)
Core
MultiEVA
Surface
Xtend Carbon 12K

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