Adidas Metalbone PP 16mm (no weights) Review
This paddle delivers control-oriented 54.2 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a control option in a elongated shape.
Price: $249. Swing weight: 116. Twist weight: 5.26. Weight: 8.1 oz. Power: 54.2 MPH. Spin: 2086 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Good spin generation at 2086 RPM (66th percentile)
- 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
- Below-average power at 54.2 MPH (bottom 7%, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- Low stability — twist weight of 5.26 (bottom 3%) 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
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 116 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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Metalbone PP 16mm (no weights)
This paddle delivers control-oriented 54.2 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a control option in a elongated shape.
Elongated16mm coreCarbonGen 2Firepower SoftControl
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
116
57th percentile
Twist Weight
5.26
2th percentile
Weight
8.1 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
54.2 MPH
14th percentile
Pop
35.4 MPH
19th percentile
Spin
2086 RPM
Very High
Balance
241mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"
Pros
- +Good spin generation at 2086 RPM (66th percentile)
- +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
- −Below-average power at 54.2 MPH (bottom 7%, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- −Low stability — twist weight of 5.26 (bottom 3%) 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
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 116 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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