The Metalbone HRD 3.2: Ale Galán's new racket

Power is one of the aspects of the game that padel players look for the most. The technology brought to our sport allows us to manufacture rackets to squeeze the maximum out of each shot and transmit all the force from the arm to the ball. The Metalbone HRD 3.2 is one of the best in this regard. Innovation that brings power in the game.

Ale Galán has chosen this racket to face the 2023 season. In fact, he already premiered it in the final tournaments of 2022. It is the perfect racket for the world number one to continue at the top.

The technology behind the power

The Metalbone HRD 3.2 has a multitude of technologies and very high-end racket specifications. Let's start with what makes it different from the rest, the Weight & Balance System technology. Also known as the removable weight system, this technology allows up to six screws to be added or removed in the neck to increase or decrease weight and modify balance.

With it, the player can adapt the racket to the needs of each game. By removing the screws, the balance is transferred to the end of the rackets, providing an extra point of power. By incorporating the screws, the weight is more distributed, with which the racket adopts a more favourable behaviour for a more controlled style of play.

The materials that make up the Metalbone HRD 3.2 are those that guarantee greater rigidity within the adidas spectrum. The interior is made of EVA High Memory rubber, the least flexible and with the greatest capacity to recover its initial shape after suffering the impact of a powerful shot. The surface is made of Carbon Aluminized 2 to 1 carbon fibre, the hardest. The shape of the head is diamond, the most suitable for those who like to take their game to their opponents.

To further improve rigidity, the key feature for rackets designed for power and attacking aspects, it has two more reinforcement technologies. The Octagonal Structure consists of a tube with eight edges that strengthens the structure of the racket from the heart and the frame. For its part, the Structural Reinforcement is made of carbon in the frame that also gives consistency.

Power is not everything

Hitting as hard as possible gives many advantages in padel, but it is not always the solution. For this reason, the Metalbone HRD 3.2 also has other technologies designed for other types of shots such as spin.

Spin Blade technology consists of a rough texture layer incorporated on the surface of the racket. In the Metalbone HRD 3.2, the format is Octagonal, in which the face of the racket is made up of octagonal shapes, which guarantees an amazing capacity for effects. The other technology is the Smart Holes Curve. Arrange the holes in the racket in an ideal way to transmit rotation to the ball. In addition, the placement of the holes improves its resistance.

All these innovative technologies result in a magnificent and complete racket. Power stands out above all the virtues, which are diverse. The Weight & Balance System allows, in fact, to improve that capacity for power or take the racket more towards control. The Metalbone HRD 3.2 is a jewel in the crown of the latest collection.