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Adidas Metalbone Team EVA 16mm (blue) vs Gamma Airbender 10mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Adidas Metalbone Team EVA 16mm (blue)
Gamma Airbender 10mm
Price
$209
$199.99
Swing Weight
113
111
Twist Weight
5.03
5.08
Weight
7.9 oz
8.1 oz
Core
16mm
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Power
57.8 MPH
56.1 MPH
Pop
37.3 MPH
36 MPH
Spin
1978 RPM
1988 RPM
Shape
Elongated
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Face
Carbon
Composite
Build
Gen 4
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Balance
241mm
235mm
Adidas Metalbone Team EVA 16mm (blue)
This paddle delivers 86th percentile power (57.8 MPH), plush 16mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a power option in an elongated shape.
Pros
- +Elite power — 57.8 MPH puts it in the 86th percentile of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- +Exceptional pop at 37.3 MPH — top 9% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel
- +Firepower Elite tier — one of the most powerful paddles in lab testing
Cons
- −Low stability — twist weight of 5.03 (bottom 1%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
Best For
Advanced / Tournament PlayersPower Players
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Gamma Airbender 10mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.1 MPH power, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option.
Pros
Cons
- −Low stability — twist weight of 5.08 (bottom 2%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
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