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Arrow Hit for improvers wanting more attack; RX Series Light for newer players, smaller hands or those needing forgiveness.
Two solid Adidas mid-rangers, now £45-50 apart. The Arrow Hit at £113 is built around a teardrop-leaning shape with a slightly higher balance aimed at improvers who want some attacking punch without going full diamond. The RX Series Light at £66 is, as the name suggests, a lighter racket with a more forgiving round-shape leaning sweet spot, designed for players still working on consistent contact. The gap is meaningful at this end of the market: it's several court bookings or a season's worth of decent overgrips. Buy the Arrow Hit if you've played a year or so and you're starting to want more pop on your smashes, otherwise the RX Series Light is the kinder racket for newer players or anyone with smaller hands — and the £45-50 saved matters more at this level than any spec difference. Both feel decent for the money compared to the equivalent Head or Wilson offerings, and Adidas's UK distribution is reliable so warranties actually work. Neither is a tournament-grade frame, and that's fine, most UK club players don't need one.
Hand-written editorial — not auto-generated. By Gary, RacketRise.
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| Category | Padel Rackets | Padel Rackets |
| Sport | Padel | Padel |
| Skill Level | Intermediate | Beginner |
| Weight | 360-370g | 350-365g |
| Shape | Teardrop | Round |
| Balance | Medium | Low |
| Core | Soft EVA | Soft EVA |
| Surface | Carbon & fibreglass | Fibreglass |
| Thickness | 38mm | 38mm |
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The main differences are: Weight: Adidas Metalbone has 360-370g vs 350-365g. Shape: Adidas Metalbone has Teardrop vs Round. Balance: Adidas Metalbone has Medium vs Low. Overall, the Adidas Metalbone Team 3.4 Padel Racket is best for intermediate players while the Adidas RX Series Light Padel Racket suits beginners.
The Adidas RX Series Light Padel Racket is the better choice for beginners thanks to its forgiving design and accessible price point. The Adidas Metalbone Team 3.4 Padel Racket is aimed at intermediate players and may be more demanding to use effectively.
The Adidas Metalbone Team 3.4 Padel Racket (£113) costs more than the Adidas RX Series Light Padel Racket (£66). Whether the premium is worth it depends on your skill level — if you are intermediate players, the extra investment in the Adidas Metalbone Team 3.4 Padel Racket can pay off.