Adidas Metalbone Carbon 2026 vs Bullpadel Icon 2026
Two diamond rackets, side by side. Specs are the published figures; prices are what US stores charged at our latest check, shipping included.
What actually separates them
- Bullpadel Icon 2026 is the heavier of the two, by about 5 g. Heavier frames hit harder and tire the arm sooner.
- Adidas Metalbone Carbon 2026 has a soft core and Bullpadel Icon 2026 a medium one, which is the difference you feel first on contact.
- At our latest check Adidas Metalbone Carbon 2026 was $25.23 cheaper in the US, shipping included.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Adidas Metalbone Carbon 2026 | Bullpadel Icon 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Diamond | Diamond |
| Level | Advanced | Advanced |
| Weight | 360–375 g | 370–375 g |
| Balance | 260 mm | 260 mm |
| Thickness | 38 mm | 38 mm |
| Core | EVA Soft Performance | Multieva |
| Core feel | Soft | Medium |
| Face | Carbon Aluminized 6K | X-Tend Carbon 12K |
| Frame | Octagonal carbon tube | Carbon tube |
| Player edition | — | Juan Martín Díaz |
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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