adidas Metalbone Carbon vs Metalbone HRD+ Ale Galan

The main difference: Metalbone Carbon has a soft feel, Metalbone HRD+ Ale Galan a hard 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 Carbon

£139delivered

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adidas · Diamond · Professional

Metalbone HRD+ Ale Galan

£199.99delivered

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Which one suits you

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.

Pick the Metalbone HRD+ Ale Galan if

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

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