{"product_id":"adidas-metalbone-carbon-3-5","title":"Adidas Metalbone Carbon 3.5 2026","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAdidas Metalbone Carbon 3.5 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Adidas Metalbone Carbon 3.5 2026 is a padel racket developed for advanced players who want to play attacking padel, without wanting the extremely hard and demanding character of the Metalbone Pro. This model sits between the Pro and the Team within the Metalbone line: clearly more powerful and direct than the Team variant, but more accessible and forgiving than the Pro.\u003cbr\u003eThe Metalbone Carbon 3.5 2026 is not an all round control racket, nor is it a comfortable entry level model. It is a power focused racket with balance, built for players who want to apply pressure and finish the point, but with more playability than the absolute top models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWhat type of player is this racket suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Adidas Metalbone Carbon 3.5 2026 is mainly suited to attack minded players at an intermediate to advanced level. The racket suits left side players who base their game on smashes, volleys and aggressive overheads, but who don't want to play with an extremely hard blade all the time.\u003cbr\u003eThis racket is also suited to right side players who play in a more attacking way, follow through regularly and want to add extra power to their game. For right side players who primarily control and build up the game, this model makes less sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe diamond shape provides a high positioned sweet spot, which helps generate power on attacking shots and overheads. The balance leans towards the top, but is more manageable than on the Pro version, which makes the racket more accessible in fast situations.\u003cbr\u003eThe hitting surface is built from carbon (no fibreglass) and has a medium to medium hard blade feel. The blade is clearly firmer than on the Metalbone Team, but less hard than on the Metalbone Pro. This results in a direct response and good ball speed on clean contact, with a slightly larger sweet spot and more forgiveness than the Pro.\u003cbr\u003eThe core consists of EVA Soft Performance, which provides just enough dampening to keep the racket playable without taking away its attacking character. Comfort is present, but secondary to power and response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePlaying Feel and Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn court, the Adidas Metalbone Carbon 3.5 2026 feels attacking, direct and stable. On smashes and volleys the racket delivers plenty of speed and a tight feel, while the blade offers more margin than the Pro on less than clean contact. In defensive situations the racket stays manageable, provided the player has enough technique.\u003cbr\u003eThe Metalbone Carbon 3.5 2026 is therefore a clear choice for players who want to play the Metalbone attacking concept with a carbon blade and power focused response, but consciously choose more playability than the Pro, within the Adidas range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adidas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48476837806324,"sku":"AD-MC3.5","price":399.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/2724\/1204\/files\/adidas-metalbone-carbon-35-2026-1012421.jpg?v=1780929183","url":"https:\/\/au.justpadel.com\/products\/adidas-metalbone-carbon-3-5","provider":"Justpadel Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}