New Metalbone lineup from adidas brings the 🔥

Four new paddles from adidas offer distinct playing characteristics

April 22, 2025

New Metalbone lineup from adidas brings the 🔥

Adidas has officially released its updated line of Metalbone paddles, which include four options that incorporate distinct core materials and weighting systems that impact how the paddles perform.

We predict two of the paddles -- the Metalbone LP S and Metalbone LP Team -- will be very popular because they are able to generate a level of power that puts them ahead of anything else on the market right now.

As such, they have vaulted to the top of our list of the best power paddles available.

The other two paddles -- the Metalbone LP and the Metalbone 4 14.5 -- feature a low-density honeycomb core, giving them a traditional plush feel that players will be familiar with coming from most other paddles.

Adidas Metalbone LP S

Best suited for players who: Want maximum power for big serves and third-shot drives, great pop in hands battles and elite putaway power. We didn't ask adidas what the S in the name stands for, but it should stand for speed.

This paddle is geared toward high-level players who can adjust to those top-tier power levels and harness this paddle's potential in a controlled way. The weighting system offers customizable options at the bottom corners of the paddle face and along the top edge.

Adidas Metalbone LP Team

Best suited for players who: Want great power for serves, third-shot drives and putaways, but more maneuverability for reflex volleys and flicks out of the air.

This paddle does not feature the weighting system and comes stock at 8.0 ounces. It feels more whippy in the hand while still generating good power. This is the paddle of choice for adidas pro Mari Humberg.

Adidas Metalbone 4 14.5mm

Best suited for players who: Prefer a slightly softer feeling paddle but still want good pop and maneuverability at the kitchen line. This paddle features the weighting system at the throat of the paddle just above the handle.

If you're a player who doesn't need the extra power and wants to prioritize hand speed and control, this is a good option. For those reasons, it makes sense that it is the paddle of choice for adidas pro Rafa Hewitt.

Adidas Metalbone LP

Best suited for players who: Want a plush feel with good power on full shots like serves, third-shot drives and putaways. As the thicker version of the honeycomb core options, this is the softest feeling paddle in the new Metalbone line.

It has customizable weights at the bottom corners and along the top edge, which allow players to unlock the most power from this paddle while finding a weight that feels right.