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Adidas Metalbone EVA 16mm (red no weights) vs ProDrive Encounter 16mm

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Adidas Metalbone EVA 16mm (red no weights)
ProDrive Encounter 16mm
Price
$249
$219
Swing Weight
124
118
Twist Weight
5.63
5.47
Weight
8.3 oz
8.1 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
58.2 MPH
58 MPH
Pop
37.6 MPH
35.2 MPH
Spin
2085 RPM
2020 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
Gen 4
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Balance
247mm
241mm

Adidas Metalbone EVA 16mm (red no weights)

This paddle delivers top 10% power (58.2 MPH), plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a power option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Elite power — 58.2 MPH puts it in the top 10% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
  • +Exceptional pop at 37.6 MPH — top 8% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
  • +Good spin generation at 2085 RPM (66th percentile)
  • +Heavy swing weight of 124 (top 7%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands

Cons

  • −Low stability — twist weight of 5.63 (11th percentile) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
  • −Very high swing weight of 124 (top 7%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

Advanced / Tournament PlayersPower PlayersSingles PlayersTennis Converts
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ProDrive Encounter 16mm

This paddle delivers 87th percentile power (58 MPH), plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Elite power — 58 MPH puts it in the 87th percentile of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot

Cons

  • −Lower pop at 35.2 MPH (17th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
  • −Low stability — twist weight of 5.47 (bottom 7%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

Power PlayersSingles PlayersTennis Converts
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Code: PBSTUDIO — 10%
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