adidas Metalbone 2026 (3.5) Ale Galan vs Head Extreme Pro 2026

The main difference: adidas Metalbone (3.5) Ale Galan is the lighter of the two. There are other differences too, set out below. adidas Metalbone (3.5) Ale Galan is £7 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 (3.5) Ale Galan

£199.99delivered

Cheapest at Express Padel, 4 shops compared

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Head · Diamond · Professional

Head Extreme Pro

£206.95delivered

Cheapest at Everything Padel, 3 shops compared

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Which one suits you

Pick the adidas Metalbone (3.5) Ale Galan if

You want to spend less: it is £7 cheaper delivered today (£199.99 against £206.95).
You want a lighter racket: about 18 g less.

Pick the Head Extreme Pro 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.

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 (3.5) Ale Galan	Head Extreme Pro
Shape	Diamond	Diamond
Weight	345 to 360 g	360 to 380 g
Balance	High	High
Feel	Medium	Medium
Core	EVA Soft Performance	Power Foam
Face	Carbon Aluminized 16K	UD Carbon
Surface	Rough	3D
Frame	Carbon with Octagonal Structure and Power Groove	Carbon with Auxetic 2.0
Spin	High	High
Level	Professional	Professional
Style	Power	Power
Season	2026	2026
Player	Ale Galán	Not published
RRP	£340	£230