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Adidas Metalbone LP 16mm vs ProDrive Encounter 16mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Adidas Metalbone LP 16mm
ProDrive Encounter 16mm
Price
$249.99
$219
Swing Weight
120
118
Twist Weight
5.42
5.47
Weight
7.8 oz
8.1 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
—
58 MPH
Pop
—
35.2 MPH
Spin
1995 RPM
2020 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Balance
246mm
241mm
Adidas Metalbone LP 16mm
This paddle delivers plush 16mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in an elongated shape.
Pros
- +Heavy swing weight of 120 (83rd percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel
Cons
- −Low stability — twist weight of 5.42 (bottom 5%) 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
Singles PlayersPlayers with Arm IssuesTennis Converts
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ProDrive Encounter 16mm
This paddle delivers 88th percentile power (58 MPH), plush 16mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in an elongated shape.
Pros
- +Elite power — 58 MPH puts it in the 88th percentile of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel
Cons
- −Lower pop at 35.2 MPH (18th 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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