Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket vs Adidas RX Series Padel Racket — Padel Rackets Comparison UK 2026

This is the gap between Adidas's intermediate range and their tour line. The RX Series at £100-110 is a teardrop with medium balance, EVA Soft Performance core, and a standard carbon face. It's a genuinely versatile weapon for a developing player — power when you want it, control when you need it, and a sweet spot that doesn't punish you for being human.

The Metalbone CTRL 3.4, at nearly three times the price, is a different category entirely. The 18K carbon, Smart Holes, and high-balance diamond shape are all designed for a player whose technique is good enough to deserve them. The same off-centre hit that's a non-event on the RX is a wrist-shocker on the Metalbone.

My honest take: most of the players I've seen buying the Metalbone would actually play better padel on the RX for another season. Don't skip the development step — let your technique catch up to your ambition before you buy a tour racket.