Adidas Metalbone 2026 vs Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 2026
Two diamond rackets, side by side. Specs are the published figures; prices are what US stores charge today, shipping included.
What actually separates them
- Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 2026 is the heavier of the two, by about 18 g. Heavier frames hit harder and tire the arm sooner.
- Adidas Metalbone 2026 has a soft core and Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 2026 a hard one, which is the difference you feel first on contact.
- Today Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 2026 is $182.00 cheaper in the US, shipping included.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Adidas Metalbone 2026 | Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Diamond | Diamond |
| Level | Advanced | Advanced |
| Weight | 345–360 g | 370 g |
| Balance | High (no figure published) | High (no figure published) |
| Thickness | 38 mm | 38 mm |
| Core | EVA Soft Performance | X-EVA multilayer (hard) |
| Feel | Soft | Hard |
| Face | Carbon Aluminized 16K | 3K carbon |
| Frame | Octagonal tubular carbon | 100% carbon 3K |
| Surface | Spin Blade Decal | 3D Spin+ |
| Player edition | Ale Galán | — |
Rows that match are greyed out. Specs are published figures from the brand or the store, not lab tests: see each racket's page for the source and the date we checked it.
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