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Buy the Extreme Pro for advanced value, otherwise the Metalbone CTRL only if you're competing seriously and feel the carbon difference.
Both diamond-shaped, both high-balance, both advanced — but the price gap is real. The Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 sits at £270-330 with 18K carbon and Smart Holes ventilation. The Head Extreme Pro hits the same advanced bracket at £180-235 with 3K carbon and a Hard EVA core. They weigh almost identically (360-375g).
What does the extra £90-150 buy? A denser, stiffer carbon weave with marginally better energy transfer on clean hits, and a slightly more refined feel at the top of the swing. That's it. For a tournament player who can feel the difference and is competing seriously, it's worth it. For a strong UK club player playing twice a week, the Extreme Pro delivers 90% of the experience for noticeably less money.
Both punish off-centre contacts equally. Both reward textbook technique. The Metalbone is the dream-spec; the Extreme Pro is the smarter value if you're not on a podium chasing.
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 | 360-375g |
| Shape | Diamond | Diamond |
| Balance | High | High |
| Core | EVA Hard Performance | Hard EVA |
| Surface | 18K Carbon fibre | Carbon fibre 3K |
| Thickness | 38mm | 38mm |
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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.
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.
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.