Metalbone 3.3: Ale Galán's official 2024 racket
The Adidas Metalbone 3.3 racket: the new version of Ale Galán's weapon of choice. It features the best technologies so you can excel on the court.
Weight & Balance technology
The Weight & Balance System comprises six removable screws on the racket bridge. You can add or remove screws to raise or lower the weight by 12 g.
If you leave the screws in, the balance of your Metalbone racket will be at the mid- to lower part of your racket, giving you better control. If you remove the screws, you'll reduce the weight to raise the balance (up to 1.5 cm) for enhanced power.
External material: Carbon Aluminised 2 to 1
The Carbon Aluminised 2 to 1 fibres are less elastic than those found in other carbon fibre rackets, which creates a more rigid surface for more power.
Internal material: Soft EVA Performance
This foam has excellent vibration dampening and rapid recovery capacities for better ball rebound.
Octagonal Structure technology
Octagonal carbon tube. The eight ribs enhance the structure's rigidity, making this racket perfect for aggressive players.
Structural Reinforcement technology
Reinforcements all along the racket edge for optimal resistance to high-torque shots.
Spin Blade Decal technology
A rough racket surface that helps you easily give the ball all sorts of spins and optimises your ball feel.
Smart Holes Curve technology
The holes are specially arranged for optimal spin on every shot.
Metalbone Protection Tape
It gives your racket the best possible protection. This accessory is also light and durable, and protects your racket from even the biggest impacts.
Who is this product designed for?
The Adidas Metalbone 3.3 is for pro players (mainly left-handed) with an aggressive, powerful and determined playing style. This racket won't suit all players or all skill levels: you'll need to have certain technical skills to get the most from it. But if you're an intermediate player looking for maximum power, this racket is for you.
Weight: 345–360 g ± 12 g
The weight is measured in grammes. Just like the balance point, it impacts a racket's swingweight and therefore its manoeuvrability, stability and ability to transfer energy to the ball (power). The heavier the racket, the more power you'll get, but the harder it will be to handle. Conversely, the lighter the racket, the easier it will be to handle, but the less powerful it will be.
Balance: Head heavy
This is the racket balance point, measured in millimetres from the bottom of the racket handle.
The larger the number (head-heavy balance), the more power and stability you'll get from the racket and the heavier it will feel (even if it's not a heavy racket). However, you'll have to give up some manoeuvrability. The smaller the number (low balance), the easier the racket will be to handle, but the less power and stability you'll get.
Head size: 485 sq cm
This is the surface area of the racket head size measured in squared centimetres. It has an impact on the racket's forgiveness and power. The larger the head size, the more powerful and forgiving it is, but the downside is less control. The smaller the head size, the greater the feeling of control, but you sacrifice some power and forgiveness.
