Bestpadel Review

The Adidas Metalbone Reserve Edition, released for 2025, presents a diamond oversized shape with a high balance, weighing in at 360-375g. This combination, along with its 38mm carbon fiber frame and hard 16K aluminized carbon fiber surface, is clearly geared for attacking play. We found its core, made of soft Eva Soft Performance, offered a notable blend with the harder surface, contributing to a lively ball output. According to our tests, it scores well for power, which we rate at 7.5/10, and generates spin effectively, earning a 7.8/10 in our assessment, thanks in part to its textured surface. However, the aggressive design, aimed at competition-level players, does influence other aspects of its performance. We attributed its control a 4.6/10, and it has a higher difficulty rating of 8.2/10, meaning it demands a skilled hand to truly harness its capabilities. The racket’s design prioritizes power and spin over pinpoint control, fitting for players who dominate points from the net. For durability, we rate it at 7.8/10, suggesting it holds up well to intense play, although its $410 price point led us to attribute a value for money score of 4/10. This model is clearly intended for adult players with an offensive playstyle who are comfortable with a less forgiving sweet spot in exchange for significant power and spin potential. It's a racket for those who dictate the pace and look to finish points decisively. If you've played with the Metalbone Reserve Edition, we'd appreciate hearing your thoughts on its performance in the comments below.

Reviewed bySunny Charmetant