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Adidas Metalbone Team EVA 16mm (blue) vs Gamma Airbender 16mm

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Adidas Metalbone Team EVA 16mm (blue)
Gamma Airbender 16mm
Price
$209
$199.99
Swing Weight
113
114
Twist Weight
5.03
5.54
Weight
7.9 oz
8.5 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
57.8 MPH
56.7 MPH
Pop
37.3 MPH
34.8 MPH
Spin
1978 RPM
1903 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
Gen 4
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Balance
241mm
233mm

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 a 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 10% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
  • +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
  • +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
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

Advanced / Tournament PlayersPower Players
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Gamma Airbender 16mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.7 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +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 34.8 MPH (bottom 9%, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
  • −Low stability — twist weight of 5.54 (bottom 9%) 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
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