adidas Metalbone 3.4 Ale Galan vs Metalbone Team 3.4

The main difference: Metalbone 3.4 Ale Galan has a medium feel, Metalbone Team 3.4 a soft one. There are other differences too, set out below. Metalbone Team 3.4 is £75 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 3.4 Ale Galan

£169.99delivered

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adidas · Diamond · Advanced

Metalbone Team 3.4

£94.99delivered

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Which one suits you

Pick the Metalbone 3.4 Ale Galan if

You swing fast and want a crisper response: the core is firmer.
You want a lighter racket: about 15 g less.
You already hit the ball cleanly: the brand pitches it at strong competitive players.

Pick the Metalbone Team 3.4 if

You want to spend less: it is £75 cheaper delivered today (£94.99 against £169.99).
You want comfort: the core is soft, which gives more help on slow balls and tends to be kinder to the arm.
You want the more forgiving of the two: the brand pitches it at advanced players, so it asks less of your technique.

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

Specs side by side

Rows that differ are highlighted.

	Metalbone 3.4 Ale Galan	Metalbone Team 3.4
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	Fibreglass
Surface	Rough	Sandy
Frame	Carbon with Low Poly frame and Power Groove	Carbon octagonal tubular
Spin	High	High
Level	Professional	Advanced
Style	Power	Power
Season	2025	2025
Player	Ale Galán	Not published
RRP	Not published	£175