Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket vs Head Extreme Pro Padel Racket — Padel Rackets Comparison UK 2026

Quick Verdict

Head Extreme Pro Padel Racket is £93 cheaper — better if budget is a priority.
Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket is best for advanced players.
Head Extreme Pro Padel Racket is best for advanced players.
Core: Adidas Metalbone has EVA Hard Performance vs Hard EVA.
Surface: Adidas Metalbone has 18K Carbon fibre vs Carbon fibre 3K.

Product	Adidas Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket 4.7 £270-330	Head Head Extreme Pro Padel Racket 4.6 £180-235
Category	Padel Rackets	Padel Rackets
Sport	Padel	Padel
Skill Level	Advanced	Advanced
Weight	360-375g	360-375g
Shape	Diamond	Diamond
Balance	High	High
Core	EVA Hard Performance	Hard EVA
Surface	18K Carbon fibre	Carbon fibre 3K
Thickness	38mm	38mm
Pros	Tour-level performance Outstanding control at high speeds Premium 18K carbon construction	Exceptional power and spin Premium carbon construction Used by professional players
Cons	Very expensive Unforgiving for off-centre hits	Expensive Requires good technique to control
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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 Head Extreme Pro Padel Racketif…

✓You are advanced players
✓Budget is a consideration — it is £93 cheaper
✓Exceptional power and spin
✓Premium carbon construction
✓Used by professional players

Check Price — £180-235→Full Review

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket and the Head Extreme Pro Padel Racket?

The main differences are: Core: Adidas Metalbone has EVA Hard Performance vs Hard EVA. Surface: Adidas Metalbone has 18K Carbon fibre vs Carbon fibre 3K. Overall, the Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket is best for advanced players while the Head Extreme Pro Padel Racket suits advanced players.

Which is better for beginners, the Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket or the Head Extreme Pro Padel Racket?

Neither is specifically designed for beginners — the Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket suits advanced players and the Head Extreme Pro 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 Head Extreme Pro Padel Racket?

The Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket (£270-330) costs more than the Head Extreme Pro Padel Racket (£180-235). 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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