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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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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.”
A professional player found the 2025 Metalbone HRD a disaster: big sweet spot and power, but completely out of control when blocking at the net.
“The Metalbone HRD 2025 was a disaster for me”
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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