# Adidas Metalbone 2026 - Ale Galan specs and who it suits

> Adidas Metalbone 2026 - Ale Galan: diamond shape, 345 to 360 g, high balance, €390 RRP. See who it suits, similar rackets and your AI match score.

Source: https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/adidas/metalbone-2026-ale-galan
Last updated: 2026-09-29

The Adidas Metalbone 2026 - Ale Galan is a diamond padel racket with a medium-feel EVA Soft Performance core, weighing 345 to 360 g with high balance. It plays as a power racket and lists at €390 RRP. Our match engine rates it best for intermediate left-side players, at 87 out of 98.

By [Ruzgar Yesil](https://padelaiapp.com/about), Padel AI. Updated 29 September 2026.

- Diamond
- 345 to 360 g
- High balance
- €390 RRP
- 2026 season

## Who the Adidas Metalbone 2026 - Ale Galan is right for

Our match engine scores every racket for six player types, the same engine as the [AI racket finder](https://padelaiapp.com/features/padel-racket-finder). 98 is the ceiling. The rank is its position among all rackets for that player.

| Player | Score /98 | Verdict | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner | - | Not recommended: diamond shape | - |
| Intermediate all-rounder | **82** | Poor fit | #828 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, left side | **87** | Good fit | #152 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, right side | **77** | Poor fit | #852 of 1214 |
| Advanced attacker | **85** | Good fit | #184 of 1214 |
| Elbow or arm trouble | **73** | Workable | #575 of 1165 |

## Adidas Metalbone 2026 - Ale Galan specs

Manufacturer specifications. Price is the euro RRP; UK street prices are usually lower.

| Spec | Adidas Metalbone 2026 - Ale Galan |
| --- | --- |
| Shape | Diamond |
| Weight | 345 to 360 g |
| Balance | High |
| Core | EVA Soft Performance |
| Feel | Medium |
| Face | 16K aluminized carbon |
| Frame | Carbon fiber |
| Playing style | Power |
| Season | 2026 |
| RRP | €390 (pro band) |
| Played by | Ale Galán |

## What the specs mean on court

On the numbers, the Adidas Metalbone 2026 - Ale Galan makes most sense for intermediate left-side players and advanced attackers. It is a weaker choice for beginners, intermediate all-rounders and intermediate right-side players.

A diamond head moves mass towards the tip. The smash and the vibora get easier; defending low balls and volleying off centre get harder. The medium core is a compromise between comfort and a crisp response.

These scores assume the answers of a typical player of each type. The [free racket finder](https://padelaiapp.com/features/padel-racket-finder#finder) scores it for your own answers, and the Padel AI app goes further: film one match and it scores your real technique, then re-ranks all 1,418 rackets for the way you actually play. Compare the rest of the range on our [Adidas rackets](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/adidas) page.

## Rackets similar to the Adidas Metalbone 2026 - Ale Galan

The closest current rackets in our catalogue by shape, feel, weight, price and how they play.

| Racket | Shape | Weight | Feel | RRP |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Adidas Metalbone 3.4 2025 - Ale Galan](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/adidas/metalbone-3-4-2025-ale-galan) | Diamond | 345 to 360 g | Medium | €390 |
| [Babolat Technical Veron Juan Lebron 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/babolat/technical-veron-juan-lebron-2025) | Diamond | 355 to 375 g | Medium | - |
| [Drop Shot Conqueror Attack 2.0 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/drop-shot/conqueror-attack-2-0-2026) | Diamond | 350 to 370 g | Medium-Hard | €340 |
| [Vibora King Cobra Elite 24K 2.0 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/vibora/king-cobra-elite-24k-2-0-2025) | Diamond | 350 to 370 g | Medium | €285 |
| [Adidas Arrow Hit 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/adidas/arrow-hit-2026) | Diamond | 360 to 375 g | Medium | €400 |
| [Vibora Titan Limited Edition 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/vibora/titan-limited-edition-2025) | Diamond | 350 to 370 g | Medium | €450 |

## Check it against 1,417 other rackets

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## Questions about the Adidas Metalbone 2026 - Ale Galan

### Is the Adidas Metalbone 2026 - Ale Galan good for beginners?

No. Its diamond shape rules it out for a first racket in our engine. A round, soft racket forgives far more while your timing develops; see our [beginner racket guide](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/best-padel-racket-for-beginners).

### Is the Adidas Metalbone 2026 - Ale Galan a power or a control racket?

It plays as a power racket. The diamond shape and high balance put the sweet spot high on the face, which adds power on the smash.

### How heavy is the Adidas Metalbone 2026 - Ale Galan?

The manufacturer lists it at 345 to 360 g. Most padel rackets sit between 350 and 375 g; this one is on the light side, quick at the net and easier on the arm.

### Is the Adidas Metalbone 2026 - Ale Galan good for tennis elbow?

For a player with arm trouble it scores 73 out of 98, workable. A softer core would absorb more of the impact. See a physio if the pain persists.

### How much does the Adidas Metalbone 2026 - Ale Galan cost?

The recommended retail price is €390. UK shops usually sell below RRP, and the price drops further once the next season's model arrives.