adidas Arrow Hit vs Metalbone (3.5) Ale Galan

The main difference: Metalbone (3.5) Ale Galan is the lighter of the two. There are other differences too, set out below. Metalbone (3.5) Ale Galan is £20 cheaper today.

Compared on the brands’ published specs and the prices we record from UK shops. We have not play-tested either racket. Prices checked 5 October 2026. We may earn a commission if you buy through a shop link; it does not change the price.

adidas · Diamond · Professional

Arrow Hit

£219.99delivered

Cheapest at Express Padel, 3 shops compared

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adidas · Diamond · Professional

Metalbone (3.5) Ale Galan

£199.99delivered

Cheapest at Express Padel, 4 shops compared

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Which one suits you

Pick the Arrow Hit if

On the specs and today’s price we can’t find a reason to choose it over the other one. You may still prefer how it looks or feels, which a spec sheet can’t tell you.

Pick the Metalbone (3.5) Ale Galan if

You want to spend less: it is £20 cheaper delivered today (£199.99 against £219.99).
You want a lighter racket: about 15 g less.

Not a factor, because they are the same on both: shape (both diamond), balance (both high), feel (both medium), level (both professional).

Specs side by side

Rows that differ are highlighted.

	Arrow Hit	Metalbone (3.5) Ale Galan
Shape	Diamond	Diamond
Weight	360 to 375 g	345 to 360 g
Balance	High	High
Feel	Medium	Medium
Core	EVA Soft Performance	EVA Soft Performance
Face	ASC carbon fibre	Carbon Aluminized 16K
Surface	Rough	Rough
Frame	Carbon with Muscle Power System and Structural Reinforcement	Carbon with Octagonal Structure and Power Groove
Spin	High	High
Level	Professional	Professional
Style	Power	Power
Season	2026	2026
Player	Ariana Sánchez	Ale Galán
RRP	£350	£340