adidas Metalbone 2026 (3.5) Ale Galan vs Nox AT10 Luxury Genius 18K Alum 2026

The main difference: adidas Metalbone (3.5) Ale Galan is diamond, Nox AT10 Luxury Genius 18K Alum is teardrop. There are other differences too, set out below. adidas Metalbone (3.5) Ale Galan is £14 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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Nox · Teardrop · Professional

Nox AT10 Luxury Genius 18K Alum

£213.99delivered

Cheapest at Padel Market, 4 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 £14 cheaper delivered today (£199.99 against £213.99).
You want more power: a diamond head puts the sweet spot higher, which helps smashes and volleys.
You want more weight behind the ball: the balance is higher, towards the head.
You want a lighter racket: about 15 g less.

Pick the Nox AT10 Luxury Genius 18K Alum if

You want more control and a bigger sweet spot: a teardrop head is more forgiving on off-centre hits.
You want it quicker in the hand and easier on the arm: the weight sits lower.

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

Specs side by side

Rows that differ are highlighted.

	adidas Metalbone (3.5) Ale Galan	Nox AT10 Luxury Genius 18K Alum
Shape	Diamond	Teardrop
Weight	345 to 360 g	360 to 375 g
Balance	High	Medium
Feel	Medium	Medium
Core	EVA Soft Performance	MLD Black EVA (multilayer)
Face	Carbon Aluminized 16K	Carbon 18K Alum
Surface	Rough	3D
Frame	Carbon with Octagonal Structure and Power Groove	Carbon
Spin	High	High
Level	Professional	Professional
Style	Power	Versatile
Season	2026	2026
Player	Ale Galán	Agustín Tapia
RRP	£340	£345