Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket vs Bullpadel Vertex 04 Hybrid Padel Racket — Padel Rackets Comparison UK 2026

Quick Verdict

Bullpadel Vertex 04 Hybrid Padel Racket is £30 cheaper — better if budget is a priority.
Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket is best for advanced players.
Bullpadel Vertex 04 Hybrid Padel Racket is best for advanced players.
Weight: Adidas Metalbone has 360-375g vs 360-380g.
Shape: Adidas Metalbone has Diamond vs Hybrid.

Product	Adidas Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket 4.7 £270-330	Bullpadel Bullpadel Vertex 04 Hybrid Padel Racket 4.5 £260-280
Category	Padel Rackets	Padel Rackets
Sport	Padel	Padel
Skill Level	Advanced	Advanced
Weight	360-375g	360-380g
Shape	Diamond	Hybrid
Balance	High	Medium-High
Core	EVA Hard Performance	MultiEva
Surface	18K Carbon fibre	Carbon fibre
Thickness	38mm	38mm
Pros	Tour-level performance Outstanding control at high speeds Premium 18K carbon construction	Excellent power output Good vibration dampening Hybrid versatility
Cons	Very expensive Unforgiving for off-centre hits	Premium price Requires intermediate+ technique
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Which Should You Buy?

Buy the Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racketif…

✓You are advanced players
✓Tour-level performance
✓Outstanding control at high speeds
✓Premium 18K carbon construction

Check Price — £270-330→Full Review

Buy the Bullpadel Vertex 04 Hybrid Padel Racketif…

✓You are advanced players
✓Budget is a consideration — it is £30 cheaper
✓Excellent power output
✓Good vibration dampening
✓Hybrid versatility

Check Price — £260-280→Full Review

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket and the Bullpadel Vertex 04 Hybrid Padel Racket?

The main differences are: Weight: Adidas Metalbone has 360-375g vs 360-380g. Shape: Adidas Metalbone has Diamond vs Hybrid. Balance: Adidas Metalbone has High vs Medium-High. Overall, the Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket is best for advanced players while the Bullpadel Vertex 04 Hybrid Padel Racket suits advanced players.

Which is better for beginners, the Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket or the Bullpadel Vertex 04 Hybrid Padel Racket?

Neither is specifically designed for beginners — the Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket suits advanced players and the Bullpadel Vertex 04 Hybrid Padel Racket suits advanced players. Beginners may find both challenging.

Is the Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket worth the extra cost over the Bullpadel Vertex 04 Hybrid Padel Racket?

The Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket (£270-330) costs more than the Bullpadel Vertex 04 Hybrid Padel Racket (£260-280). 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.

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