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The Adidas Metalbone Carbon Control 3.5 2026<\/strong> is built for players who value precision, stability, and structured control over raw power. Sitting in the Metalbone range from Adidas<\/span><\/span>, this model offers a more accessible alternative to the HRD versions while still delivering premium materials and strong performance characteristics.<\/p>\n

Designed in a round shape with a focus on maneuverability and feel, this racket is ideal for advanced players who dominate rallies through placement, patience, and intelligent shot selection.<\/p>\n

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Shape & Balance<\/h4>\n

Round shape with a low-to-mid balance for maximum control and defensive stability. The sweet spot is centered, making it forgiving on off-center hits while still offering precision on volleys and blocks.<\/p>\n

Frame & Materials<\/h4>\n

Built with a Carbon Fiber frame<\/strong> and Carbon Face<\/strong>, giving it a solid, responsive feel. The carbon construction enhances durability while keeping the racket stable under pressure.<\/p>\n

Core<\/h4>\n

Features an EVA Soft Performance core, providing excellent comfort and vibration absorption. This makes it ideal for players who want control without an overly harsh feel.<\/p>\n

Surface Texture<\/h4>\n

The textured surface enhances grip on the ball, allowing for improved spin generation on bandejas, viboras, and controlled kick smashes.<\/p>\n

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Who Is This Racket For?<\/h4>\n
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    Advanced control-focused players<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Right-side players who dictate tempo<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Players who value touch and placement over brute force<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Those wanting Metalbone quality without the extremely hard HRD feel<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    If you enjoyed the structured control of previous Metalbone Control versions but want a slightly more forgiving response, this 3.5 edition is a very strong option.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Our Experience View<\/h4>\n

    Power:<\/strong> \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606 (7.5\/10) \u2013 Enough power when needed, but clearly control-oriented.
    Control:<\/strong> \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 (9.5\/10) \u2013 Exceptional accuracy and placement ability.
    Rebound:<\/strong> \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 (8.5\/10) \u2013 Comfortable output with consistent response.
    Maneuverability:<\/strong> \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 (8.5\/10) \u2013 Easy to handle in fast net exchanges.
    Sweet Spot:<\/strong> \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 (8.5\/10) \u2013 Centered and forgiving for a control racket.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2865,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[170,84],"product_tag":[271,171,173,272,93,172],"class_list":{"0":"post-2864","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-adidas","7":"product_cat-rackets","8":"product_tag-3-5","9":"product_tag-adidas","10":"product_tag-ale-galan","11":"product_tag-carbon","12":"product_tag-control","13":"product_tag-metalbone","15":"first","16":"instock","17":"sale","18":"featured","19":"shipping-taxable","20":"purchasable","21":"product-type-simple"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/padelelite.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/2864","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/padelelite.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/padelelite.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/padelelite.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2864"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/padelelite.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2865"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/padelelite.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2864"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/padelelite.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=2864"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/padelelite.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=2864"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/padelelite.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=2864"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}