NOTE: This racket is available from May 15, 2026. Pre-order now at Padelshop.com.

Adidas Metalbone Reserve 2026 by Ale Galan

The Adidas Metalbone Reserve 2026 is the limited edition of Ale Galan's Metalbone racket, developed for the Reserve Cup in the United States. The Reserve Cup is a format where padel is played at the highest level in iconic American cities, with the world's best players as team captains. This racket is the result of that context: an instrument that translates Galan's playing style into a design that makes a statement both on and off the court.

What makes the Reserve Edition different

The Metalbone Reserve shares the technological foundation with the standard Metalbone 2026, but differs in execution and availability. The design is built around the Reserve identity: a refined look with Low Poly finish and Galan's personal signature. The Reserve Edition is available exclusively online, underscoring its special character within the Adidas padel 2026 collection.

Technology and specifications

• Shape: Diamond Oversize with head heavy balance. The weight sits high in the face. That gives maximum inertia on smashes, bandeja and vibora. The sweet spot is positioned at the top of the face, rewarding finishing power.
• Weight and Balance System: the adjustable weight system with screws, plates and washers allowing you to add up to 11.2 grams of weight and shift the balance. Adjusting the balance mid-match to suit conditions or opponent: that is what this system offers. More weight at the top for extra power, or more weight at the bottom for better manoeuvrability.
• Carbon Aluminized 16K: the hitting surface is made of 16K aluminized carbon fibre. That delivers stiffness and a direct ball response. The ball comes off the face explosively on clean contact.
• Octagonal Structure: the octagonal structure in the heart of the racket reinforces resistance to torsion on hard impacts. The frame flexes less, providing stability at high intensity.
• EVA Soft Performance: a soft, low-density EVA core that provides comfort and improves ball output. Despite the attacking profile the racket does not feel like a rock. The soft core compensates the stiff face and delivers a medium feel.
• Spin Blade Decal: the structured texture on the hitting surface that increases ball grip and generates spin. On kick smashes and topspin attacks it adds extra rotation.
• Smart Holes Curve: the holes in the face are placed according to an optimal pattern that maximises the hitting area and improves aerodynamics.
• Extra Power Grip: the extended grip provides extra leverage. That increases inertia and racket speed on finishing shots. Players who work with wrist movement benefit most.

Weight and dimensions

• Weight: 360-375 grams (without Weight and Balance adjustments).
• Thickness: 38 mm.
• Length: 455 mm.

Who is the Metalbone Reserve for?

This racket is designed for advanced players with an attacking playing style who finish points at the net. The diamond shape and head heavy balance reward commitment: clean hits are rewarded with explosive power, but the racket forgives less on off-centre contact. Players who already master their technique and are looking for a racket that amplifies their attack will find one of the most pronounced attacking rackets of 2026.

For players seeking more forgiveness or who play primarily defensively, a round or hybrid racket with a lower balance is better suited. In that case look at the Adidas Adipower or a round model in our range.

Storage and care

The EVA Soft Performance core of this racket is sensitive to extreme temperatures. Store the racket at 15 to 25 degrees Celsius, not in a hot car or cold shed. Use a bag with a thermal compartment. At PadelShop.com we measure racket hardness professionally and see the difference with rackets that have not been stored properly.