Adidas Metalbone Pro EDT 2026 – Ale Galán Limited Edition Padel Racket

Adidas Metalbone Pro EDT 2026 Ale Galán padel racket is a powerful, attacking and exclusive limited-edition model, created for players who want to dominate the court. This padel racket combines a diamond shape, 16K carbon and adidas signature technologies to deliver maximum hitting power. The model was developed with the input of the brand ambassador Ale Galán, the current world number one in the Premier Padel ranking.

Characteristics

• Racket shape: diamond shape
• Weight: 345–360 g with the possibility to adjust the weight by 11.2 grams thanks to Metalbone technology
• Balance: high, head heavy, 285 mm — shifted as far as possible toward the upper part of the frame to increase impact inertia.
• Materials:
  • frame and surface made of 16K carbon
  • core — rigid foam (Stiff / Power)
• Racket thickness: 38 mm
• Additional features:
  • extended Extra Power Grip handle
  • octagonal Low Poly structure
  • limited-edition design in Ale Galán's signature colours

Key technologies and features

1. «Weight & Balance System» - a system of removable weights (±11.2 g) that lets the player independently adjust the racket's weight and balance to suit their playing style.
2. «Power Groove» - a rail built into the frame profile that increases structural rigidity and boosts hitting power.
3. «Extra Power Grip (EGP)» - short description: an extended handle that increases inertia and racket head speed on impact.
4. «Octagonal Low Poly» - octagonal frame structure that reduces air resistance during the swing, delivering smooth and explosive acceleration.
5. «Smart Holes Curve» - a hole configuration on the surface that affects ball spin on impact.
6. «Metalbone Protector Tape» - short description: a protective frame tape that extends the racket's lifespan on contact with the court surface.

Advantages

• 16K carbon ensures maximum frame rigidity and full return of impact energy.
• Head heavy balance of 285 mm and the extended EGP handle deliver a noticeable increase in smash power.
• Weight personalisation option thanks to the Weight & Balance System (±11.2 g).
• Limited edition associated with Ale Galán, the world's number one player.
• Metalbone Protector Tape protective strip increases frame durability.

This padel racket stands out with its aggressive design in Ale Galán's signature colour scheme and a noticeable weight in hand that immediately signals its attacking character. In play, this translates into extra power on every smash and finishing volley, especially with an extended arm. At the same time, the Weight & Balance System allows fine-tuning the feel of the racket, while the octagonal frame structure ensures a fast and smooth swing even at a higher weight.

Who this product is for

• The ideal choice for players seeking maximum hitting power who play with an attacking style.
• Level of play: competitive and professional player (Advanced to Expert) — the model is not recommended for beginners.
• Playing style: attack, power, net dominance.
• Suitable for players with an established smash technique and sufficient arm speed, capable of controlling a heavy racket with a head heavy balance.

Comparison with other adidas models

Within the adidas lineup, the Metalbone Pro EDT 2026 racket ranks as the most attacking model, alongside Adipower, which is traditionally geared toward control and balanced play, and Drive, which offers a more versatile profile for intermediate-level players. Compared to previous releases in the Metalbone series, the Pro EDT 2026 version received an upgraded Weight & Balance System with a wider weight adjustment range (±11.2 g) and an improved Power Groove construction for even greater frame rigidity.

Why choose the adidas Metalbone Pro EDT 2026 Ale Galán

Unlike control-oriented or all-around models such as Adipower or Drive, the adidas Metalbone Pro EDT 2026 Ale Galán is built exclusively for attacking padel and offers a level of power unmatched by most series rackets. Its uniqueness lies in the combination of 16K carbon, the Weight & Balance System weight-personalisation system, and the extended Extra Power Grip handle, which together form a tool for players who want to finish rallies with a single shot. It is a limited-edition model, developed in collaboration with the world's number one player Ale Galán, making it not only a technological but also a status choice for advanced and professional players.