Adidas Metalbone Team EVA 16mm (blue) vs ProDrive Encounter 16mm

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec

Adidas Metalbone Team EVA 16mm (blue)

ProDrive Encounter 16mm

Price

$209

$219

Swing Weight

113

118

Twist Weight

5.03

5.47

Weight

7.9 oz

8.1 oz

Core

16mm

Power

57.8 MPH

58 MPH

Pop

37.3 MPH

35.2 MPH

Spin

1978 RPM

2020 RPM

Shape

Elongated

Face

Carbon

Build

Gen 4

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Balance

241mm

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

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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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