Adidas Metalbone LP S Pickleball Paddle
Adidas Metalbone LP S Pickleball Paddle is known for calm touch (8.0 oz).
Best for
Touch & control
Not for
Budget-first buyersPlayers who want a radically different feel
Typical price
$249
In rankings
At a glance
Strength
power
A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
Strength
feel
Feedback is mixed on this theme lately.
Our grade
Excellent
Competitive standout
Weight
8.0 oz
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- powerA few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
- feelFeedback is mixed on this theme lately.
What people are saying
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Touch & Control
- The first impression is calm and predictable.
- In real play, it shows up as steady on resets.
Power
- Players often call out easy to generate pace when on defense when contact isn’t perfect.
- Putaways come easier than expected—quick on putaways.
Spin
- The common thread: grippy with heavy shape.
- Most feedback points to reliable for cut shots.
Feel
- It tends to feel connected and clean, especially in hands battles at the net.
- Players often call out crisp but not harsh when when rolling topspin from the baseline.
Overall
- The common thread: balanced overall.
- Most feedback points to solid across the court.
Phrased for clarity.
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