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Buy the Metalbone CTRL for tour-level power if budget allows, otherwise the Bela Pro is the smarter advanced spin choice.
Both flagship rackets, both demanding, both expensive — but the Metalbone CTRL is a different beast. At £270-330 it's roughly a third more than the Bela Pro v2, and the 18K carbon construction with high-balance diamond shape gives you the most uncompromising attacking platform on the market. Smart Holes ventilation actually does help racket-head speed; it's not just marketing.
The Wilson Bela Pro v2 is the more rounded tool. Teardrop shape, medium-high balance, Spin Effect surface — it's built for a player who builds points with rotation rather than ending them with raw thump. At 355-370g it's also slightly more manageable than the Adidas during long matches.
Who regrets each? - Buy the Metalbone and regret it if your timing isn't tournament-grade — the off-centre punishment is real. - Buy the Bela and regret it if you genuinely want a flat-hitting power weapon — it's not the right shape for that game.
Wildly capable rackets that suit different attackers.
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 | 355-370g |
| Shape | Diamond | Teardrop |
| Balance | High | Medium-High |
| Core | EVA Hard Performance | Infinity Core |
| Surface | 18K Carbon fibre | Carbon fibre with Spin Effect |
| Thickness | 38mm | 38mm |
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The main differences are: Weight: Adidas Metalbone has 360-375g vs 355-370g. Shape: Adidas Metalbone has Diamond vs Teardrop. Balance: Adidas Metalbone has High vs Medium-High. Overall, the Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket is best for advanced players while the Wilson Bela Pro v2 Padel Racket suits advanced players.
Neither is specifically designed for beginners — the Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket suits advanced players and the Wilson Bela Pro v2 Padel Racket suits advanced players. Beginners may find both challenging.
The Adidas Metalbone CTRL 3.4 Padel Racket (£270-330) costs more than the Wilson Bela Pro v2 Padel Racket (£230). 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.