adidas Metalbone 2026 (3.5) Ale Galan vs Bullpadel Xplo 2027

The main difference: adidas Metalbone 2026 (3.5) Ale Galan is the lighter of the two. There are other differences too, set out below. adidas Metalbone 2026 (3.5) Ale Galan is £88 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

adidas Metalbone 2026 (3.5) Ale Galan

£199.99delivered

Cheapest at Express Padel, 4 shops compared

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Bullpadel · Diamond · Professional

Bullpadel Xplo 2027

£288delivered

Cheapest at PDHSports, 3 shops compared

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Which one suits you

Pick the adidas Metalbone 2026 (3.5) Ale Galan if

You want to spend less: it is £88 cheaper delivered today (£199.99 against £288).
You want a lighter racket: about 18 g less.

Pick the Bullpadel Xplo 2027 if

You want the current model (2027).

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.

	adidas Metalbone 2026 (3.5) Ale Galan	Bullpadel Xplo 2027
Shape	Diamond	Diamond
Weight	345 to 360 g	365 to 375 g
Balance	High	High
Feel	Medium	Medium
Core	EVA Soft Performance	Multieva
Face	Carbon Aluminized 16K	X-Tend Carbon 3K
Surface	Rough	3D
Frame	Carbon with Octagonal Structure and Power Groove	Carbon Tube (100% bidirectional carbon)
Spin	High	High
Level	Professional	Professional
Style	Power	Power
Season	2026	2027
Player	Ale Galán	Martín Di Nenno
RRP	£340	£320