Adidas Metalbone Carbon CTRL 2026 vs Bullpadel XPLO Comfort
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Measurements compared
| Metric | Adidas | Bullpadel |
|---|---|---|
| Swingweight | 168.5 | 165.5 |
| Balance (cm) | 26.2 | 26.5 |
| Twistweight | 17.7 | 18.3 |
| Face stiffness | 61 | 61 |
| Frame stiffness | 87 | 88 |
| Shape | Hybrid round/teardrop | Teardrop |
| Foam | EVA Soft Performance | Multieva |
How they compare
- Adidas Metalbone Carbon CTRL 2026 carries the higher swingweight, so it feels more solid and stable through the swing while the other is easier to manoeuvre.
- Bullpadel XPLO Comfort has the higher twistweight, so it is the more forgiving on off-centre hits.
- Bullpadel XPLO Comfort sits more head-heavy for added power; the other is more handle-friendly for control.
- Bullpadel XPLO Comfort is the stiffer, more direct of the two.
Which to choose
Choose the Adidas Metalbone Carbon CTRL 2026 for more stability and more control.
Choose the Bullpadel XPLO Comfort for a lighter, more manoeuvrable feel and more forgiveness.
Data & method
One or both rackets have conflicting measurements across sources, so treat the figures above as indicative.
Full per-source measurements are on the pages for Adidas Metalbone Carbon CTRL 2026 and Bullpadel XPLO Comfort. The score is a heuristic comparison, not an authoritative ranking. See the Method.