{"title":"adidas","description":"\u003cp\u003eadidas padel in Australia: the Metalbone 2026 and Metalbone HRD+ that carry Ale Galán's name, the round Metalbone CTRL, the Drive 2026 for new players, plus Speed RX balls, overgrips, Antishock protection tape and the Multigame and Tour racket bags. Official Australian stock from the adidas padel distributor, shipped same day from the Gold Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"adidas-metalbone-2026-padel-racket-ale-galan","title":"adidas Metalbone 2026 Padel Racket (Ale Galán)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe adidas Metalbone 2026 is the racket that carries Ale Galán's name and the most recognisable silhouette in padel — the octagonal frame, the rail down the profile, and the screws in the head that let you set your own weight. Diamond shape, head-heavy balance, a Carbon Aluminized 16K face over adidas's EVA Soft Performance core. It is the attacking frame of the three 2026 Metalbones and the one with the most ball speed off the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it actually plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Padel.how scored the 2026 Metalbone 64\/100 in January 2026: power ceiling 9, control 7, spin 7, stability 7, net play 7, sweet spot 6, manoeuvrability 6, comfort 5, power on demand 5. Their reading is the one that matters before you buy: this is a stiff attack frame for advanced players who generate their own racket-head speed. The sweet spot sits high and compact, there is no free power at slow swing speeds, and they flag an arm-fatigue risk for anyone with a sensitive elbow. Padelful's panel is warmer (8.7 overall — power 9.1, control 8.7, rebound 9.4) and describes heavy volleys and an easy smash acceleration, with the same caveats: unforgiving off-centre and demanding in defence. Racketdoktor's back-to-back with the HRD+ found the standard Metalbone has the larger sweet spot, the better feel and more trampoline of the two — which is why it is the sensible Metalbone for most attacking players.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weight \u0026amp; Balance System.\u003c\/strong\u003e The head takes up to 11.2g of screws and washers in different positions. Fitted to the top of the head it plays like a heavier, more head-weighted frame for the overhead; left out it plays at its listed 345–360g. Tennis Warehouse's playtesters said the racket “really began to shine” once they had dialled the weights in, and we would say the same: budget an hour of experimenting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat changed for 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e The official spec sheet is the same as the 2025 Metalbone 3.4 — same mould, same 16K face, same core and technologies. adidas position 2026 as a refinement (retailers who have hit both talk about a quieter, more stable response off-centre) with a new black-on-black finish and new product codes. If you are coming from a 3.3 or older the differences are larger: the 3.4 generation introduced the Power Groove rail, the Low Poly frame and the longer Extra Power Grip handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne honest note on the name.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ale Galán competes with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adidas-metalbone-hrd-2026-padel-racket-ale-galan\"\u003eMetalbone HRD+\u003c\/a\u003e, the harder-core version, not this one. Both carry his signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are an advanced left-side attacker who finishes points overhead, wants a diamond with a real power ceiling, and likes tuning a racket to your own swing. Closest rivals on our wall: the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/babolat-viper-juan-lebron-3-0-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eBabolat Viper Juan Lebrón 3.0\u003c\/a\u003e (firmer, no adjustable weight) and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hirostar-alien-pro-2026-padel-racket-tolito-aguirre\"\u003eHirostar Alien Pro\u003c\/a\u003e (24K, harder again).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if comfort matters, you defend more than you attack, or you are still building a repeatable overhead. The same mould in a round, even-balanced control frame is the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adidas-metalbone-ctrl-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eMetalbone CTRL 2026\u003c\/a\u003e; the kindest attacking diamond we sell is the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tecnifibre-bomba-soft-2026\"\u003eTecnifibre Bomba Soft\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiamond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e345–360g, plus up to 11.2g of adjustable screws\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh (head-heavy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEVA Soft Performance (low density)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon Aluminized 16K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon, Octagonal Structure, Low Poly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpin Blade decal (textured)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHitting area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e485cm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e455mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTechnologies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight \u0026amp; Balance System (up to 11.2g of screws) · Power Groove · Octagonal Structure · Low Poly frame · Extra Power Grip (longer handle) · Spin Blade decal · Smart Holes Curve · Structural Reinforcement · Metalbone protector tape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlayed by\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAle Galán (signature line)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColourway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAR1AA8U22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eadidas's sponsored professionals may compete with frames that differ from the retail model.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from All For Padel (the adidas padel licensee) and Everything Padel Australia (the Australian distributor), verified 2026-09-24. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g and exclude the optional Weight \u0026amp; Balance System screws. Independent scores are quoted from the named tester and are their opinion, not ours; we have not court-tested this frame ourselves.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"adidas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64731611922803,"sku":"APS-AD-0001","price":659.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/AR1AA8U22METALBONEFRONT.png?v=1790249206"},{"product_id":"adidas-metalbone-hrd-2026-padel-racket-ale-galan","title":"adidas Metalbone HRD+ 2026 Padel Racket (Ale Galán)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe adidas Metalbone HRD+ 2026 is the Metalbone Ale Galán actually competes with. Same mould, same Carbon Aluminized 16K face and the same Weight \u0026amp; Balance System as the standard Metalbone; the one difference is the core — EVA High Memory, adidas's high-density rubber — and that one change turns it into the hardest-feeling racket in the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it actually plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Padel.how scored it 70\/100 (updated September 2026): power ceiling 10, control 9, spin 9, stability 7, net play 7, comfort 6, sweet spot 6, power on demand 6, defence 5, manoeuvrability 5. Their summary is blunt and we will repeat it: advanced players only. There is no free power, the sweet spot is narrow and high, comfort and damping are below average, and fatigue builds over a long session. What you get in exchange is the most direct, precise smash in the adidas range and a very high spin ceiling. Padelful's panel rates it 8.7 (power 9.9, control 9.4) and describes an “explosive smash and volleys” that punishes off-centre contact; Racketdoktor's comparison with the standard Metalbone found the drier HRD+ response gives more control at the cost of a smaller sweet spot and less help at low swing speeds, and noted it comes into its own in hot conditions — relevant on a Queensland summer court.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetalbone or HRD+?\u003c\/strong\u003e Visually identical, and the choice is simply the rubber. If you hit the ball hard and clean and want the racket to stay quiet and precise under a full swing, the HRD+. If you want some help from the frame, a larger sweet spot and a more forgiving feel, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adidas-metalbone-2026-padel-racket-ale-galan\"\u003estandard Metalbone 2026\u003c\/a\u003e. Most club attackers are better served by the standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat changed for 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e Official specs are unchanged from the 2025 HRD+ 3.4. Retailers who have played both describe the 2026 as stiffer and more stable at maximum impact with slightly lower ball output — a refinement, not a redesign. Ships with the adjustable weights and a padded wrist cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are an advanced attacker with a repeatable, high-speed overhead, you already play a hard diamond, and you want the stiffest, most precise version of the Metalbone. The other hard diamonds on our wall are the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hirostar-alien-pro-2026-padel-racket-tolito-aguirre\"\u003eHirostar Alien Pro\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/babolat-technical-viper-3-0-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eBabolat Technical Viper 3.0\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if you have ever had elbow or shoulder trouble, you are an intermediate looking to grow into a racket, or you play more than three times a week and need the frame to absorb some of the work. The standard Metalbone is the same racket with a softer core; the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adidas-metalbone-ctrl-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eCTRL\u003c\/a\u003e is the round, even-balanced version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiamond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e345–360g, plus up to 11.2g of adjustable screws\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh (head-heavy; one tester measured about 27cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEVA High Memory (high density, hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon Aluminized 16K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon, Octagonal Structure, Low Poly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpin Blade decal (textured)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHitting area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e485cm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e455mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTechnologies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight \u0026amp; Balance System (up to 11.2g of screws) · Power Groove · Octagonal Structure · Low Poly frame · Extra Power Grip (longer handle) · Spin Blade decal · Smart Holes Curve · Structural Reinforcement · Metalbone protector tape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlayed by\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAle Galán\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColourway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAR1AA9U37\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eadidas's sponsored professionals may compete with frames that differ from the retail model.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from All For Padel (the adidas padel licensee) and Everything Padel Australia (the Australian distributor), verified 2026-09-24. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g and exclude the optional Weight \u0026amp; Balance System screws. Independent scores are quoted from the named tester and are their opinion, not ours; we have not court-tested this frame ourselves.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"adidas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64731613233523,"sku":"APS-AD-0002","price":659.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/AR1AA9U37METALBONEHRDFRONT.png?v=1790249250"},{"product_id":"adidas-metalbone-ctrl-2026-padel-racket","title":"adidas Metalbone CTRL 2026 Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe adidas Metalbone CTRL 2026 is the Metalbone for the player who wants the build quality and the adjustable weights without the head-heavy diamond. Round head, even balance, a centred sweet spot, the same Carbon Aluminized 16K face and EVA Soft Performance core as the standard Metalbone, and the same Weight \u0026amp; Balance System — which on a round frame is more useful than on the diamonds, because you can nudge it towards attack for a match and back for a lesson.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it actually plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Padel.how scored it 71\/100 (January 2026): control 9, net play 8, stability 8, manoeuvrability 7, sweet spot 7, spin 7, defence 7, comfort 6, power on demand 6, power ceiling 6. They place it for intermediate-to-advanced players with a compact, well-prepared stroke, and note it favours placement over finishing help — it ranked near the bottom of their 2026 round-control group, chiefly on comfort and power. Padelful is more enthusiastic (8.5 overall, sweet spot 9.1, rebound 9.3) and sums it up well: it “keeps the Metalbone identity, but it is calmer and less demanding”. Two practical caveats from their panel — the long Extra Power Grip handle may not suit small hands, and volleys can feel a touch awkward until you are used to the balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it sits in the range.\u003c\/strong\u003e Same price tier as the two diamonds when at RRP, but it is currently the value pick: the Australian distributor has it at $499 against a $659 RRP, and we hold that price. Against its round rivals on our wall it is stiffer and more direct than the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-ml10-ventus-control-3k-2026-padel-racket-miguel-lamperti\"\u003eNOX ML10 Ventus Control\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hirostar-solar-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eHirostar Solar\u003c\/a\u003e, and lighter than both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat changed for 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e Official specs are unchanged from the CTRL 3.4. Padelful's side-by-side has the 2026 fractionally more powerful and fractionally less soft than the 3.4 — a tweak to the layup rather than a new racket. New black finish and product code.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are an intermediate or advanced control player — a right-sider, a lob-and-volley builder, a tennis convert with a compact swing — who wants a premium round frame with a tuneable balance. It is the Metalbone we would put in most club players' hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want the frame to do the finishing (look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adidas-metalbone-2026-padel-racket-ale-galan\"\u003eMetalbone 2026\u003c\/a\u003e), if comfort is your first criterion (the soft-cored \u003ca href=\"\/products\/babolat-counter-vertuo-2-6-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eBabolat Counter Vertuo\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tecnifibre-curva-speed-2026\"\u003eTecnifibre Curva Speed\u003c\/a\u003e are kinder), or if you have small hands and dislike a long handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e345–360g, plus up to 11.2g of adjustable screws\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEven (one tester measured about 26cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEVA Soft Performance (low density)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon Aluminized 16K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon, Octagonal Structure, Low Poly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpin Blade decal (textured)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHitting area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e485cm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e455mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTechnologies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight \u0026amp; Balance System (up to 11.2g of screws) · Power Groove · Octagonal Structure · Low Poly frame · Extra Power Grip (longer handle) · Spin Blade decal · Smart Holes Curve · Structural Reinforcement · Metalbone protector tape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate to advanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColourway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAR1CB0U22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from All For Padel (the adidas padel licensee) and Everything Padel Australia (the Australian distributor), verified 2026-09-24. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g and exclude the optional Weight \u0026amp; Balance System screws. Independent scores are quoted from the named tester and are their opinion, not ours; we have not court-tested this frame ourselves.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"adidas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64731614675315,"sku":"APS-AD-0003","price":499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/AR1CB0U22METALBONECTRLFRONT.png?v=1790249289"},{"product_id":"adidas-drive-2026-padel-racket-black","title":"adidas Drive 2026 Padel Racket — Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe adidas Drive 2026 is adidas's entry racket, and the only one on our wall with the three-stripes for under $200. Round head, even balance, a fibreglass face over the EVA Soft Performance core and a big 519cm² hitting area — everything a first racket should be, from the brand most new players already know. This listing is the Black colourway; the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adidas-drive-2026-padel-racket-blue\"\u003eBlue\u003c\/a\u003e is the same racket in the other finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it actually plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Three testers, one message. Padel Racket Lab (8.0\/10 — forgiveness 8.6, control 8.5, comfort 8.3, sweet spot 8.3, power 6.2) call it “a sensible, confidence-building choice for beginner players” and warn that the feedback is muted and you will outgrow it. PadelRacketReviews score it 70\/100 with value at 83, the highest single mark. Padelful's panel is the harshest (6.1 for the Black, 6.0 for the Blue — manoeuvrability 6.9, power 5.9–6.2) and the quote to remember is theirs: “If you want easy finishing power, this is not that racket.” It is a racket for learning to hit the ball cleanly, not for winning points from the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it sits against the other beginner rackets we sell.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/babolat-counter-origin-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eBabolat Counter Origin\u003c\/a\u003e is lighter (345–365g) and a fraction cheaper; the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dunlop-fx-start-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eDunlop FX Start\u003c\/a\u003e is a hybrid shape with a little more reach. The Drive is the heaviest of the three at 360–375g, which gives it more stability on the volley and slightly slower hands. Choose by which brand you want in your hand — none of the three is the wrong answer for a first year of padel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat changed for 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nothing structural: the 2026 Drive carries the same round shape, fibreglass face, core and 519cm² face as the 2025 Drive 3.4. New colourways and product codes only. adidas do not fit the Drive with the Weight \u0026amp; Balance screws — that is a Metalbone and Adipower feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are new to padel or playing casually, want a forgiving round frame at a sensible price, and would rather have a brand you trust than the last word in performance. Also a good club or holiday-house spare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if you already play regularly and are chasing power or a crisper feel — the first step up in the adidas range is the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adidas-metalbone-ctrl-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eMetalbone CTRL\u003c\/a\u003e, and the best all-round intermediate frames we sell sit in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/intermediate-rackets\"\u003eintermediate collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360–375g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEven\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEVA Soft Performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibreglass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHitting area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e519cm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTechnologies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStructural Reinforcement · Smart Holes Lineal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColourway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAR5CA4U22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from All For Padel (the adidas padel licensee) and Everything Padel Australia (the Australian distributor), verified 2026-09-24. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g and exclude the optional Weight \u0026amp; Balance System screws. Independent scores are quoted from the named tester and are their opinion, not ours; we have not court-tested this frame ourselves.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"adidas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64731616313715,"sku":"APS-AD-0004","price":169.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/AR5CA4U22DRIVEBLACKFRONT.png?v=1790249322"},{"product_id":"adidas-drive-2026-padel-racket-blue","title":"adidas Drive 2026 Padel Racket — Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe adidas Drive 2026 is adidas's entry racket, and the only one on our wall with the three-stripes for under $200. Round head, even balance, a fibreglass face over the EVA Soft Performance core and a big 519cm² hitting area — everything a first racket should be, from the brand most new players already know. This listing is the Blue colourway; the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adidas-drive-2026-padel-racket-black\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/a\u003e is the same racket in the other finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it actually plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Three testers, one message. Padel Racket Lab (8.0\/10 — forgiveness 8.6, control 8.5, comfort 8.3, sweet spot 8.3, power 6.2) call it “a sensible, confidence-building choice for beginner players” and warn that the feedback is muted and you will outgrow it. PadelRacketReviews score it 70\/100 with value at 83, the highest single mark. Padelful's panel is the harshest (6.1 for the Black, 6.0 for the Blue — manoeuvrability 6.9, power 5.9–6.2) and the quote to remember is theirs: “If you want easy finishing power, this is not that racket.” It is a racket for learning to hit the ball cleanly, not for winning points from the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it sits against the other beginner rackets we sell.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/babolat-counter-origin-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eBabolat Counter Origin\u003c\/a\u003e is lighter (345–365g) and a fraction cheaper; the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dunlop-fx-start-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eDunlop FX Start\u003c\/a\u003e is a hybrid shape with a little more reach. The Drive is the heaviest of the three at 360–375g, which gives it more stability on the volley and slightly slower hands. Choose by which brand you want in your hand — none of the three is the wrong answer for a first year of padel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat changed for 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nothing structural: the 2026 Drive carries the same round shape, fibreglass face, core and 519cm² face as the 2025 Drive 3.4. New colourways and product codes only. adidas do not fit the Drive with the Weight \u0026amp; Balance screws — that is a Metalbone and Adipower feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are new to padel or playing casually, want a forgiving round frame at a sensible price, and would rather have a brand you trust than the last word in performance. Also a good club or holiday-house spare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if you already play regularly and are chasing power or a crisper feel — the first step up in the adidas range is the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adidas-metalbone-ctrl-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eMetalbone CTRL\u003c\/a\u003e, and the best all-round intermediate frames we sell sit in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/intermediate-rackets\"\u003eintermediate collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360–375g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEven\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEVA Soft Performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibreglass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHitting area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e519cm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTechnologies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStructural Reinforcement · Smart Holes Lineal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColourway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAR5CA3U71\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from All For Padel (the adidas padel licensee) and Everything Padel Australia (the Australian distributor), verified 2026-09-24. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g and exclude the optional Weight \u0026amp; Balance System screws. Independent scores are quoted from the named tester and are their opinion, not ours; we have not court-tested this frame ourselves.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"adidas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64731617460595,"sku":"APS-AD-0005","price":169.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/AR5CA3U71DRIVEBLUEFRONT.png?v=1790249353"},{"product_id":"adidas-speed-rx-padel-balls-1-can-x3","title":"adidas Speed RX Padel Balls (1 can x3)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe fast one. adidas make two padel balls — the Pro Bounce, built for durability, and this, the Speed RX, built for pace and bounce — and the Speed RX is the one the brand puts on tour: it was the official ball of the Premier Padel Dubai P1. If your club's courts play slow, or you play indoors, this is the adidas ball to buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pressurised ball at 58g and 6.75cm, with a wool-and-nylon felt adidas describe as lightweight and highly flexible over a high-strength foam core and high-density rubber. adidas UK quote a 144–147cm bounce, at the upper end of the padel specification — which is why it comes off the glass quicker and sits up higher than a control ball like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/babolat-court-padel-balls-1-can-x3\"\u003eBabolat Court\u003c\/a\u003e. Reviewers agree on the character: sharp, attacking speed, best on indoor or slow outdoor courts, durability decent rather than exceptional, and — like every pressurised ball — the pressure fades after a few matches, so open a can per session rather than nursing one for a fortnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich of our balls to buy.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dunlop-pro-padel-balls-1-can-x3\"\u003eDunlop Pro\u003c\/a\u003e is the FIP-approved value pick and our club-carton default; the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-nerbo-padel-balls-1-can-x3\"\u003eNOX Nerbo\u003c\/a\u003e is the high-durability tour ball; the Speed RX is the quickest of the three. adidas do not publish a FIP or ITF approval for the Speed RX, so if you need an approved ball for a sanctioned event, buy the Dunlop or the NOX. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/best-padel-balls-australia\"\u003eOur ball comparison →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 can of 3 balls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBall weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.75cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFelt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWool and nylon, lightweight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-strength foam, high-density rubber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBounce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e144–147cm (adidas UK)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharacter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast, high bounce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow courts, indoor courts, attacking play\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBL1XA3U14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlaying regularly? 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Micro-perforated so it breathes and soaks up sweat, tacky enough that you can hold the racket loosely — which is the point of an overgrip in Queensland humidity — and cushioned enough to take the edge off a hard frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy three.\u003c\/strong\u003e An overgrip is a consumable. Once the tack goes and the surface polishes it stops doing its job and you start squeezing, which is how forearm pain begins. Regular players replace theirs every two to four weeks; a three-pack is a couple of months. Change it when it looks shiny, not when it falls apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitting it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Start at the butt of the handle with the tapered end, overlap each turn by a few millimetres as you spiral up, keep it tight and wrinkle-free, and finish with the tape supplied. It fits any padel racket, adidas or not. If you are fitting it over a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hesacore\"\u003eHesacore\u003c\/a\u003e grip, wrap it with less overlap so the hexagons still show through. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/grips-and-overgrips\"\u003eOur grips and overgrips guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Black hides dirt and lasts longest cosmetically; the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adidas-padel-overgrip-3-pack-white\"\u003eWhite 3-pack\u003c\/a\u003e is the same overgrip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 overgrips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% polyurethane, micro-perforated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTacky, absorbent, soft cushioned\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny padel racket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC2BA1BK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from All For Padel and adidas UK, verified 2026-09-24. adidas do not publish a thickness or length for this overgrip, so we do not list one.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"adidas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64731619819891,"sku":"APS-AD-0007","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/SETOFOVERGRIP_X3_BLACK_AC2BA1BK_packaging_c72ef452-658e-4032-8d94-04123a2d26dc.png?v=1790249399"},{"product_id":"adidas-padel-overgrip-3-pack-white","title":"adidas Padel Overgrip (3 pack) — White","description":"\u003cp\u003eThree adidas overgrips in white, the same polyurethane overgrip the brand supplies with its Metalbone rackets. Micro-perforated so it breathes and soaks up sweat, tacky enough that you can hold the racket loosely — which is the point of an overgrip in Queensland humidity — and cushioned enough to take the edge off a hard frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy three.\u003c\/strong\u003e An overgrip is a consumable. Once the tack goes and the surface polishes it stops doing its job and you start squeezing, which is how forearm pain begins. Regular players replace theirs every two to four weeks; a three-pack is a couple of months. Change it when it looks shiny, not when it falls apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitting it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Start at the butt of the handle with the tapered end, overlap each turn by a few millimetres as you spiral up, keep it tight and wrinkle-free, and finish with the tape supplied. It fits any padel racket, adidas or not. If you are fitting it over a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hesacore\"\u003eHesacore\u003c\/a\u003e grip, wrap it with less overlap so the hexagons still show through. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/grips-and-overgrips\"\u003eOur grips and overgrips guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e White shows wear sooner but tells you honestly when it needs changing; the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adidas-padel-overgrip-3-pack-black\"\u003eBlack 3-pack\u003c\/a\u003e is the same overgrip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 overgrips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% polyurethane, micro-perforated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTacky, absorbent, soft cushioned\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny padel racket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC2BA1WH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from All For Padel and adidas UK, verified 2026-09-24. adidas do not publish a thickness or length for this overgrip, so we do not list one.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"adidas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64731620868467,"sku":"APS-AD-0008","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/SETOFOVERGRIP_X3_WHITE_AC2BA1WH_packaging.png?v=1790249421"},{"product_id":"adidas-antishock-protection-tape-black","title":"adidas Antishock Padel Racket Protection Tape — Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eadidas's frame protector — a 37cm strip of 0.5mm polyurethane on 3M adhesive that sits over the top edge of the head and takes the wall, the floor and your partner's frame so the paint and carbon underneath don't. This is the black version, the discreet one that also hides existing scuffs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead this before you buy it for a Metalbone.\u003c\/strong\u003e adidas state the Antishock tape is \u003cstrong\u003enot compatible with the Metalbone line\u003c\/strong\u003e (any model) or the Adipower Multiweight — the octagonal frame and the moulded protector those rackets ship with don't take a flat strip. It suits the Drive, the rest of the adidas range, and most standard padel frames from other brands. If your Metalbone's factory tape needs replacing, ask us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitting it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and dry the frame, find the centre of the strip and the centre of the head, press down from the middle outwards around the contour, and leave it an hour before you play. 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This is the transparent version, which disappears against any colourway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead this before you buy it for a Metalbone.\u003c\/strong\u003e adidas state the Antishock tape is \u003cstrong\u003enot compatible with the Metalbone line\u003c\/strong\u003e (any model) or the Adipower Multiweight — the octagonal frame and the moulded protector those rackets ship with don't take a flat strip. It suits the Drive, the rest of the adidas range, and most standard padel frames from other brands. If your Metalbone's factory tape needs replacing, ask us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitting it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and dry the frame, find the centre of the strip and the centre of the head, press down from the middle outwards around the contour, and leave it an hour before you play. 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This is the bag adidas built the 2026 Metalbone launch around.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat 58 litres means in practice.\u003c\/strong\u003e 56 × 35 × 29cm. That is four rackets (two per side, unsleeved), shoes in their own ventilated section underneath, a full change of kit in the main flap-top compartment and balls, grips and a drink in the divided outside pockets — with a velvet-lined top pocket for a phone and keys. Big enough for a tournament weekend, small enough that it still works as the bag you take to a Tuesday social.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat changed from the 3.4 Multigame.\u003c\/strong\u003e Same footprint and volume, but the racket compartments are now semi-rigid and thermally insulated (the old ones were soft pockets), there is a separate ventilated section for damp clothing, the fabric is a 900D recycled polyester with a PU coating adidas describe as water-repellent, and the valuables pocket is lined. It is a noticeably better-made bag than the one it replaces, at the same $199.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Off-white with orange trim. It will show court dust; a wipe with a damp cloth brings it back. adidas also make the 2026 Multigame in black — ask us if you would rather that. Our other four-racket bags are the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/babolat-rh-pro-padel-juan-lebron-bag\"\u003eBabolat RH Pro (62L)\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/babolat-court-s-padel-bag-black-grey\"\u003eBabolat Court S (35L)\u003c\/a\u003e; the adidas sits between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56 × 35 × 29cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRacket capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 4 (two thermal side compartments)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShoes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVentilated bottom compartment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePadded mesh backpack straps + handles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecycled 900D polyester with PU coating, water-repellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 1.5kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOff white \/ orange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAB1PA9U89\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from All For Padel and Everything Padel Australia, verified 2026-09-24. adidas do not publish a warranty term for this bag, so we do not list one.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"adidas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64731623358835,"sku":"APS-AD-0011","price":199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/RACKETBAGMULTIGAMEOFF-WHI261.png?v=1790249482"},{"product_id":"adidas-tour-3-4-padel-bag-black","title":"adidas Tour 3.4 Padel Bag — Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 adidas tour bag at a 2026 clearance price — 54 litres, two thermal racket sections, a ventilated shoe compartment and padded backpack straps, in black with red accents. adidas have replaced it with the Tour 2026 at $179; while the 3.4 lasts it is $40 cheaper for what is, layout for layout, the same bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat 54 litres means in practice.\u003c\/strong\u003e 39 × 55 × 27.5cm. Two thermal side sections that take up to four rackets, a large central compartment with a back-panel zip so you can get at it without unpacking, a mesh-ventilated shoe compartment along the bottom and a small top pocket for valuables. It sits a size under the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adidas-multigame-2026-padel-bag-off-white\"\u003eMultigame 2026\u003c\/a\u003e and is the one to pick if you drive to the court with one racket and a change of kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials.\u003c\/strong\u003e Recycled nylon and polyester with polyurethane panels; adidas describe it as water-resistant rather than waterproof — fine for a dash from the car, not for leaving in the rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the price.\u003c\/strong\u003e $139 against the $179 RRP is the Australian distributor's clearance on the outgoing model and we hold that price. 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All For Padel has delisted the 3.4 page, so dimensions are from retailer listings; adidas do not publish a warranty term for this bag, so we do not list one.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"adidas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64731624571251,"sku":"APS-AD-0012","price":139.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/RACKETBAGTOURBLACK3.43_ec48a3c4-3592-4010-a4f0-fa5b4fbb122a.png?v=1790249502"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/collections\/AR1AA8U22METALBONEFRONT.png?v=1790257037","url":"https:\/\/australianpadelshop.com\/collections\/adidas.oembed","provider":"Australian Padel Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}