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adidas Metalbone HRD+ Ale Galan vs Metalbone Pro EDT
The main difference: Metalbone HRD+ Ale Galan has a hard feel, Metalbone Pro EDT a soft one. There are other differences too, set out below. Metalbone HRD+ Ale Galan is £22 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 8 November 2026. We may earn a commission if you buy through a shop link; it does not change the price.
adidas · Diamond · Professional
Metalbone HRD+ Ale Galan
£199.99delivered
Cheapest at Express Padel, 3 shops compared
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Metalbone Pro EDT
£222delivered
Cheapest at PDHSports, 3 shops compared
See all 3 prices →Which one suits you
Pick the Metalbone HRD+ Ale Galan if
- You want to spend less: it is £22 cheaper delivered today (£199.99 against £222).
- You swing fast and want a crisper response: the core is firmer.
Pick the Metalbone Pro EDT if
- You want comfort: the core is soft, which gives more help on slow balls and tends to be kinder to the arm.
Not a factor, because they are the same on both: shape (both diamond), balance (both high), weight, level (both professional).
Specs side by side
Rows that differ are highlighted.
| Metalbone HRD+ Ale Galan | Metalbone Pro EDT | |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Diamond | Diamond |
| Weight | 345 to 360 g | 345 to 360 g |
| Balance | High | High |
| Feel | Hard | Soft |
| Core | EVA High Memory | EVA Soft Performance |
| Face | Carbon Aluminized 16K | Carbon Aluminized 16K |
| Surface | Rough | 3D |
| Frame | Carbon with Octagonal Structure and Power Groove | Carbon octagonal tubular |
| Spin | High | High |
| Level | Professional | Professional |
| Style | Power | Power |
| Season | 2026 | 2026 |
| Player | Ale Galán | Ale Galán |
| RRP | £340 | £370 |
Is now a good time to buy either?
Metalbone HRD+ Ale Galan
Lowest price we have recorded
Since we started tracking it on 7 Sept. The average over that time is £211.
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Lowest price we have recorded
Since we started tracking it on 17 Sept. The average over that time is £241.
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