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In shortPlayers praise it mainly for easy power in attack, but it is demanding. Several find it stiff or hard to control on blocks and off-centre hits, and some got arm or elbow pain. A few report cracking. Suits strong, aggressive players.
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A week in after moving from a Metalbone Control as they shift to the attacking side. Still adapting, but loves how much it helps their attack at a lower level; plays it without the weight screw.
“la tengo hace una semana y para mi que paso de una metalbone control porque estoy pasando mas al taque me ha encantado, estoy en en rpoceso de adaptacion”
An owner of both the 2025 and 2026 Metalbone HRD says it is one of the best rackets they have tried for ball speed, though its high balance can cause elbow pain for some.
“Yo he tenido la hrd del 25 y del 26 y para ganar velocidad de bola es de lo mejor que he probado”
Played the Metalbone HRD+ 3.4 for about a year but went back to their AT10 18K: they never got used to its extreme trampoline effect, though they miss how easily it produced power.
“I couldn't really get used to the extreme trampoline effect (aka reactiveness) of the Adidas.”
Powerful from the centre but dead off-centre; lobs fall short without perfect technique, and it was hard to control.
“The metalbone was powerfull when you hit in the center, but a wood when not. Every lob you didn’t make perfect motion, was low.”
Coming from a Nox, the power felt unreal; a little less control, which took some getting used to.
“I have been using the metalbone for sometime and would recommend it to anyone who wants power and doesn’t mind losing out on a little control for sure”
A learning curve after the ST4 and AT10 18K, then great control and brilliant power.
“yes its a learning curve but once you get used to it, it's an absolute master class, great control along with brilliant power”
Six to eight months in and loves it: adapted to the control quickly and values the extra power.
“Own the metalbone HRD 2025. Had it for about 6-8 months now and absolutely love it.”
Good power, but too soft and bouncy for them.
“i tried both the metalbone 3.4 hrd which was good on the power but it was soft and bouncy which i didnt like”
Of the 29 reviews with a clear verdict, 52% are positive, 31% mixed and 17% negative. The praise mentioned most is easy power. The most common complaint is demanding.
The praise reviewers mention most: easy power (8 reviews), good control (2 reviews) and great on smashes (2 reviews). For example: Coming from a Nox, the power felt unreal; a little less control, which took some getting used to.
The complaints reviewers mention most: demanding (5 reviews), durability issues (3 reviews) and head-heavy (2 reviews). For example: Hit with the Metalbone HRD+ for a set: more power but too stiff and unforgiving unless you catch everything clean.
#8 in Best Padel Rackets 2025, ranked by real player reviews.
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