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Metalbone CTRL 3.4 only if you're tournament-bound; Diablo Revolution is the more sensible advanced buy for £100 less.
This is properly top-shelf gear versus a sensible advanced option. The Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 sits at £270-330 with 18K carbon fibre, EVA Hard Performance core, diamond shape, high balance and 360-375g. Adidas's Smart Holes design and that 18K weave deliver outstanding control at high swing speeds — it's the choice of pros for a reason. The downsides are blunt: very expensive, and unforgiving when you don't middle the ball.
The Siux Diablo Revolution at £200 is positioned for all skill levels, which translates to a more forgiving response and a softer learning curve.
The Metalbone is brilliant in the right hands. Most British club players are not those hands yet.
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 | 365-380g |
| Shape | Diamond | Diamond |
| Balance | High | High |
| Core | EVA Hard Performance | Hard EVA |
| Surface | 18K Carbon fibre | Carbon fibre |
| Thickness | 38mm | 38mm |
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The main differences are: Weight: Adidas Metalbone has 360-375g vs 365-380g. Core: Adidas Metalbone has EVA Hard Performance vs Hard EVA. Surface: Adidas Metalbone has 18K Carbon fibre vs Carbon fibre. Overall, the Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket is best for advanced players while the Siux Diablo Revolution Padel Racket suits advanced players.
Neither is specifically designed for beginners — the Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket suits advanced players and the Siux Diablo Revolution Padel Racket suits advanced players. Beginners may find both challenging.
The Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket (£270-330) costs more than the Siux Diablo Revolution Padel Racket (£200). 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.