adidas METALBONE LP Team 16mm UPA-A Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle
A strong option with a balanced feel and an easy learning curve.
Best for
All-court playFast handsConfident resets
Not for
Budget-first buyersPlayers who want a radically different feel
Typical price
$159
In rankings
At a glance
Strength
power
A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
Strength
control
Some feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
Our grade
Developing
Score coming soon
Thickness
16.0 mm
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.
- controlSome feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
What people are saying
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Touch & Control
- It tends to feel calm and predictable, especially when trying to hit your spots under pressure.
- Players often call out steady on resets when on resets and dinks.
Power
- In real play, it shows up as easy to generate pace.
- The common thread: quick on putaways.
Spin
- Rolls and cuts are described as grippy with heavy shape.
- The face grip shows up as reliable for cut shots on shaped shots.
Stability
- Most feedback points to stable through contact.
- It tends to feel forgiving off-center, especially when you need pace without overswinging.
Feel
- The first impression is connected and clean.
- In real play, it shows up as crisp but not harsh.
Value
- Players often call out worth it for the performance when on resets and dinks.
- For the money, people describe the performance as a strong pick at its tier.
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