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Metalbone CTRL for tour-level players who can use the 18K stiffness; Rocket Ultra for everyone else, no contest.
Honestly, this is not really a like-for-like at any level. The Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 sits at 270-330 pounds with an 18K carbon face, EVA Hard Performance core, diamond shape, high balance and 360-375g weight, optimised for tour-grade control on bandejas and viboras when the ball is moving fast. The Dunlop Rocket Ultra at 50 pounds is a sensible all-court frame with no published premium materials. The Metalbone is unforgiving on miscues and demands a swing path that most UK club players have not yet built. The 18K weave is also notably stiffer than 12K, so the feedback on poor contact is genuinely brutal. Buy the Adidas Metalbone CTRL if you are advanced, play several times a week, and the Smart Holes pattern matters to your specific control feel. Otherwise go for the Dunlop Rocket Ultra, save more than 220 pounds, and use that money for proper court time, which is where actual improvement comes from anyway.
Hand-written editorial — not auto-generated. By Gary, RacketRise.
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| Category | Padel Rackets | Padel Rackets |
| Sport | Padel | Padel |
| Skill Level | Advanced | Beginner |
| Weight | 360-375g | 355-375g |
| Shape | Diamond | Round |
| Balance | High | Low |
| Core | EVA Hard Performance | Soft EVA |
| Surface | 18K Carbon fibre | Fibreglass |
| Thickness | 38mm | 38mm |
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The main differences are: Weight: Adidas Metalbone has 360-375g vs 355-375g. Shape: Adidas Metalbone has Diamond vs Round. Balance: Adidas Metalbone has High vs Low. Overall, the Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket is best for advanced players while the Dunlop Rocket Ultra Padel Racket suits beginners.
The Dunlop Rocket Ultra Padel Racket is the better choice for beginners thanks to its forgiving design and accessible price point. The Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket is aimed at advanced players and may be more demanding to use effectively.
The Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket (£270-330) costs more than the Dunlop Rocket Ultra Padel Racket (£50). 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.