adidas Metalbone Superlight 2026 Padel Racket

Testers found a very easy swing speed, quick reactions at the net and a generous, forgiving sweet spot. PadelScout calls it very manoeuvrable and comfortable, and another source says extremely high manoeuvrability. That all follows from a light frame and a soft face.

The cost is authority. Padelful lists limited raw attacking punch and a soft feel that lacks sting, and the review's conclusion says it knows what it is and stays there. For a player who builds points with blocks and bandejas, that is a fair trade.

adidas makes several light fibreglass rackets in the same weight band. The Metalbone Team Light is the better handler and the more controlled one, scoring 8.5 for control against 7.5. The RX Series Light is the plainer beginner racket with weaker scores across the sheet. The Superlight sits between them: as much rebound as the Team Light, less control, more than the RX.

Sources disagree about its shape. The licensee's sheet says round and Padelful says tear. We cannot settle it from here, so look at the head in the photo.

Anyone who wins points with the smash, who wants the sting of a carbon face or who would prefer the extra control of the Team Light. If you want a lively carbon alternative in the same weight band, see the round Metalbone Ctrl.

Fit a racket protector and a fresh adidas overgrip, and see the padel grips page for others. A tube of adidas Speed RX balls and our padel balls guide help with depth, and padel shoes and a padel bag finish the kit.

Compare other starters on the beginner padel racket page, read our guide to choosing a padel racket and browse the full padel racket range.