Adidas Metalbone LP S
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Adidas Metalbone LP S
Extreme-power Gen 4 EVA foam core paddle with carbon fiber reinforcement and adjustable weighting system. Delivers unmatched power with a distinctive edgeless design.
$249
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| Key Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Swing Weight | 116 |
| Spin Rpm | 1964 |
| Twist Weight | 5.22 |
| Balance | 244 mm |
| Static Weight | 8.04 oz |
Pros (from reviews)
- Highest-tier power on the market
- Adjustable weighting system for customization
- Excellent for aggressive baseline play
- Gen 4 EVA foam core delivers explosive pop
- EVA foam core delivers unique power and feel
- Spin Blade surface provides good grip
- Edgeless design for clean aesthetics
Cons (from reviews)
- UPA-A only — not USAP approved
- Difficult to control at the kitchen
- High power requires advanced technique
- Adjustable weights rule out pro-tour use
- Low twist weight (5.22) — prone to twisting
- High swing weight (116) for an elongated paddle
📺 YouTube Review Videos
📝 Written Review Highlights
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Team Kitchen — The Kitchen (full review)
"The Metalbone LP S and Metalbone LP Team will be very popular because they are able to generate a level of power that puts them ahead of anything else on the market right now."
"They have vaulted to the top of our list of the best power paddles available."
Pros
- Highest-tier power on the market
- Adjustable weighting system for customization
- Excellent for aggressive baseline play
- Gen 4 EVA foam core delivers explosive pop
Cons
- UPA-A only — not USAP approved
- Difficult to control at the kitchen
- High power requires advanced technique
- Adjustable weights rule out pro-tour use
Tested by Team Kitchen (5.0+ players) for several hours across all court areas.
Chris Olson — Pickleball Studio (full review)
"EVA Foam Core: Similar in concept to paddles like the Gearbox or Adidas Metalbone. The soft foam designed to reduce vibration and create pop."
Pros
- EVA foam core delivers unique power and feel
- Spin Blade surface provides good grip
- Edgeless design for clean aesthetics
Cons
- Low twist weight (5.22) — prone to twisting
- High swing weight (116) for an elongated paddle
Lab-measured specs. Pickleball Studio playtest.
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