2026 Adidas Metalbone HRD+

This is a racket for players who finish points rather than wait for them. It rewards a fast, committed swing with an immediate response, and the ball comes off fast and firm.

It stays honest when a rally speeds up, resisting twist in the hand so a hurried volley at the net still goes where you aimed it. Overheads come with real leverage behind them, which helps when you are trying to end the rally rather than extend it.

The Metalbone weight-and-balance system is the reason to pick this one over its stablemates: you can tune how heavy the head feels through the swing so the racket suits your arm, rather than adapting your swing to the racket. In return it asks for a developed technique, and there is not much here for a tentative player.

Level

Advanced/Pro

Type of game

Power

Shape

Diamond

Balance

High (Head-heavy)

Weight

345–360g (+0–11.2g customisable)

Face

16K Aluminised Carbon

Core

High Memory EVA

Surface

3D Rough

Pro player

Ale Galan

Year

2026

• Weight & Balance System — Add or remove up to 11.2g to fine-tune weight and balance to your style
• High Memory EVA core — High-density core giving rigidity and explosive power on volleys and smashes
• Carbon Aluminised 16K face — Firm response that maximises energy transfer and durability on heavy shots
• Octagonal Structure + Low Poly — Reduces torsion for better structural stability and shot precision
• Extra Power Grip — Extended handle length that increases swing inertia for leverage on overheads

Free tracked delivery on orders over R1,000. Central areas receive orders in 1–3 working days; outlying areas can take a few days longer via regional couriers.