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Compared from 25 real player reviews

StarVie Metheora 2025 vs Adidas Metalbone Carbon CTRL 3.5 2026

Side by side from 25 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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53 signal

5 reviews

71 signal

20 reviews

In short

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Firm, stable control racket that stays manoeuvrable, though some find it short on power.

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Specs

Weight
350–385 g
Balance
Medium
Core
Dual-density EVA
Surface
3K carbon
Weight
360–375 g
Balance
Medium
Core
EVA Soft Performance
Surface
6K carbon

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