
The Adidas Metalbone Reserve 2026 is the ultra-exclusive, limited-edition flagship model co-developed with World Padel Tour star Ale Galán in collaboration with Reserve Padel. Positioning itself as a boutique collector's piece and top-tier performance tool, it pairs Adidas's stiffest face material with a comfortable core to deliver explosive offensive power without sacrificing ball feel.
Performance Profile
- Power & Finishing: Maximum/Pro-Level. Designed around an aggressive diamond shape, top-heavy balance, and polyhedral structural reinforcements (Low Poly and Power Groove) that maximize energy transfer on smashes, remates, and heavy volleys.
- Control & Precision: High-to-Elite. The Carbon Aluminized 16K surface face provides extreme compact stiffness, preventing frame distortion during high-velocity impacts to ensure surgical accuracy.
- Comfort & Vibration Dampening: High. Despite its aggressive nature, it utilizes EVA Soft Performance low-density rubber at the core, absorbing heavy impact shock and providing extra rebound from the back of the court.
- Spin Potential: Elite. Features a 3D relief texture (Spin Blade Decal) paired with a curved hole distribution pattern (Smart Holes Curve) to bite into the ball heavily for slice and topspin.
Best Suited For
- Advanced & Professional Competitors: Tournament-level players who demand elite responsiveness and structural rigidity on fast-paced rallies.
- Offensive Attacking Players: Attackers who like to dominate the net, close points overhead, and generate explosive ball exit speeds.
- Collectors & Fine-Tuning Enthusiasts: Players who appreciate limited-run Reserve series aesthetics along with integrated custom weight adjustment.
Specifications
- Model Series: 2026 Reserve Edition (Limited Run).
- Player Signature: Ale Galán.
- Racket Shape: Oversized Diamond.
- Weight: 360 – 375 grams (+ 0 to 11.2g customizable weight system).
- Balance: High / Head Heavy (Default).
- Thickness: 38 mm.
- Sweet Spot: Top / Head-Weighted.
- Core Rubber: EVA Soft Performance Foam.
- Face Surface: Carbon Aluminized 16K.
- Frame Geometry: Octagonal Structure & Low Poly Polyhedral Frame.
- Weight & Balance System: Integrated removable weight screw system.
- Surface Finish: Spin Blade Decal (3D Rough Texture).
- Handle Feature: Extra Power Grip (Extended length for extra leverage).
