Adidas Metalbone Carbon 3.3 Padel Racket vs Babolat Technical Viper Padel Racket — Padel Rackets Comparison UK 2026

Our Take

Buy the Babolat Technical Viper for intermediate attacking play; the Metalbone HRD rewards advanced players — and now costs slightly less.

Two attacking rackets — and the price story has completely changed. The Adidas Metalbone HRD at £108 is a premium-lineage offering from the Metalbone family — typically high-balance, carbon-built, designed for advanced power play. The Babolat Technical Viper at £123 is a diamond-shape, medium-high balance, Black EVA, carbon-faced racket weighing 360-375g.

The practical comparison:

The Technical Viper's diamond shape and Black EVA give serious response — a genuine attacking option for intermediates ready to add power.
Carbon face on the Viper produces reliable feedback and durability.
The Metalbone HRD carries the more advanced-player construction and character.
The old chasm in price has vanished — the Adidas is now actually around £15 cheaper. Money no longer picks this one for you.
Both are diamond-leaning attacking rackets, so style preference isn't the differentiator.

If you're an intermediate looking for your first proper attacking racket, the Technical Viper is still the friendlier tool for a developing game. If you're an advanced player who can genuinely use what the Metalbone HRD offers, it's now arguably the bargain of the pair. Choose on your level, not the price tags.

Hand-written editorial — not auto-generated. By Gary, RacketRise.

Quick Verdict

Adidas Metalbone Carbon 3.3 Padel Racket is £15 cheaper — better if budget is a priority.
Adidas Metalbone Carbon 3.3 Padel Racket is best for advanced players.
Babolat Technical Viper Padel Racket is best for intermediate players.
Balance: Adidas Metalbone has High vs Medium-High.
Core: Adidas Metalbone has Hard EVA vs Black EVA.

Product	Adidas Adidas Metalbone Carbon 3.3 Padel Racket 4.6 £108	Babolat Babolat Technical Viper Padel Racket 4.4 £123
Category	Padel Rackets	Padel Rackets
Sport	Padel	Padel
Skill Level	Advanced	Intermediate
Weight	360-375g	360-375g
Shape	Diamond	Diamond
Balance	High	Medium-High
Core	Hard EVA	Black EVA
Surface	Carbon fibre	Carbon fibre
Thickness	38mm	38mm
Pros	Diamond head built for finishing power Full carbon construction for rigidity and bite Part of Adidas's flagship Metalbone family Tour pedigree behind the line	Excellent power-control balance Responsive feel Good for developing players
Cons	Demands solid technique — punishing on off-centre hits Head-heavy balance tires the arm over long matches	Mid-high price Diamond shape less forgiving
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Which Should You Buy?

Buy the Adidas Metalbone Carbon 3.3 Padel Racketif…

✓You are advanced players
✓Budget is a consideration — it is £15 cheaper
✓Diamond head built for finishing power
✓Full carbon construction for rigidity and bite
✓Part of Adidas's flagship Metalbone family

Check Price — £108→Full Review

Buy the Babolat Technical Viper Padel Racketif…

✓You are intermediate players
✓Excellent power-control balance
✓Responsive feel
✓Good for developing players

Check Price — £123→Full Review

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Adidas Metalbone Carbon 3.3 Padel Racket and the Babolat Technical Viper Padel Racket?

The main differences are: Balance: Adidas Metalbone has High vs Medium-High. Core: Adidas Metalbone has Hard EVA vs Black EVA. Overall, the Adidas Metalbone Carbon 3.3 Padel Racket is best for advanced players while the Babolat Technical Viper Padel Racket suits intermediate players.

Which is better for beginners, the Adidas Metalbone Carbon 3.3 Padel Racket or the Babolat Technical Viper Padel Racket?

Neither is specifically designed for beginners — the Adidas Metalbone Carbon 3.3 Padel Racket suits advanced players and the Babolat Technical Viper Padel Racket suits intermediate players. Beginners may find both challenging.

Is the Babolat Technical Viper Padel Racket worth the extra cost over the Adidas Metalbone Carbon 3.3 Padel Racket?

The Babolat Technical Viper Padel Racket (£123) costs more than the Adidas Metalbone Carbon 3.3 Padel Racket (£108). Whether the premium is worth it depends on your skill level — if you are intermediate players, the extra investment in the Babolat Technical Viper Padel Racket can pay off.

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Product

Adidas

Adidas Metalbone Carbon 3.3 Padel Racket

4.6

£108

Babolat

Babolat Technical Viper Padel Racket

4.4

£123