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Buy the Metalbone CTRL 3.4 for surgical pro-level control; the HRD if your game lives on raw power.
Two faces of the Metalbone family. The CTRL 3.4 is the controlled diamond — 360-375g, high balance, 18K carbon face, EVA Hard Performance core. "Control" here means surgical at high tempo, not forgiving. The HRD is the harder, more aggressive sibling at a similar price tier, leaning further into raw attacking power.
Within the Adidas premium lineup, you're choosing between two pro-level diamonds with different personalities.
Who fits where: - The CTRL 3.4 suits the advanced player who values precision when finishing points — you can target lines at speed. - The HRD suits the player whose game revolves around overpowering opponents with smashes and viboras, where raw aggression matters more than placement finesse.
Who regrets what: - Both rackets are unforgiving on off-centre hits. Buy either as an intermediate and you'll feel every mishit. The 270+ quid pricing assumes you've earned the right to use them.
If you don't already know which you want from your playing style, you're not the buyer for either yet.
Hand-written editorial — not auto-generated. By Gary, RacketRise.
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| Category | Padel Rackets | Padel Rackets |
| Sport | Padel | Padel |
| Skill Level | Advanced | Advanced |
| Weight | 360-375g | 365-380g |
| Shape | Diamond | Diamond |
| Balance | High | High |
| Core | EVA Hard Performance | Hard EVA |
| Surface | 18K Carbon fibre | Carbon fibre |
| Thickness | 38mm | 38mm |
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The main differences are: Weight: Adidas Metalbone has 360-375g vs 365-380g. Core: Adidas Metalbone has EVA Hard Performance vs Hard EVA. Surface: Adidas Metalbone has 18K Carbon fibre vs Carbon fibre. Overall, the Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket is best for advanced players while the Adidas Metalbone HRD Padel Racket suits advanced players.
Neither is specifically designed for beginners — the Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket suits advanced players and the Adidas Metalbone HRD Padel Racket suits advanced players. Beginners may find both challenging.
The Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket (£270-330) costs more than the Adidas Metalbone HRD Padel Racket (£280). Whether the premium is worth it depends on your skill level — if you are advanced players, the extra investment in the Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket can pay off.