adidas Metalbone (3.5) Ale Galan vs Metalbone Carbon

The main difference: Metalbone (3.5) Ale Galan has a medium feel, Metalbone Carbon a soft one. There are other differences too, set out below. Metalbone Carbon is £61 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

Metalbone (3.5) Ale Galan

£199.99delivered

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adidas · Diamond · Professional

Metalbone Carbon

£139delivered

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Which one suits you

Pick the Metalbone (3.5) Ale Galan if

You swing fast and want a crisper response: the core is firmer.
You want a lighter racket: about 15 g less.

Pick the Metalbone Carbon if

You want to spend less: it is £61 cheaper delivered today (£139 against £199.99).
You want comfort: the core is soft, which gives more help on slow balls and tends to be kinder to the arm.

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

Specs side by side

Rows that differ are highlighted.

	Metalbone (3.5) Ale Galan	Metalbone Carbon
Shape	Diamond	Diamond
Weight	345 to 360 g	360 to 375 g
Balance	High	High
Feel	Medium	Soft
Core	EVA Soft Performance	EVA Soft Performance
Face	Carbon Aluminized 16K	Carbon 6K
Surface	Rough	Rough
Frame	Carbon with Octagonal Structure and Power Groove	Carbon octagonal tubular
Spin	High	High
Level	Professional	Professional
Style	Power	Power
Season	2026	2026
Player	Ale Galán	Not published
RRP	£340	£225