Adidas Metalbone Team EVA 16mm (blue) Review
This paddle delivers 86th percentile power (57.8 MPH), plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a power option in a elongated shape.
Price: $209. Swing weight: 113. Twist weight: 5.03. Weight: 7.9 oz. Power: 57.8 MPH. Spin: 1978 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
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 Players: Firepower Elite tier — high firepower rewards players who can control the extra pace
- Power Players: 57.8 MPH drive speed (86th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
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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.
Elongated16mm coreCarbonGen 4Firepower ElitePower
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
113
36th percentile
Twist Weight
5.03
1th percentile
Weight
7.9 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
57.8 MPH
99th percentile
Pop
37.3 MPH
97th percentile
Spin
1978 RPM
High
Balance
241mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"
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 Players
Firepower Elite tier — high firepower rewards players who can control the extra pace
Power Players
57.8 MPH drive speed (86th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
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