Adidas Reintroduces Metalbone Paddle Line With High-Tech Upgrades And Bold Vision For Pickleball
Source: Padel USA
Adidas is officially back in the high-performance pickleball space. The global sportswear giant has relaunched its Metalbone paddle line, unveiling a sleek redesign, advanced technological upgrades, and a refreshed focus on meeting the evolving demands of competitive players.
Originally introduced in 2023, the Metalbone paddles were met with early enthusiasm but struggled to maintain momentum. Adidas eventually halted production. Now, two years later, the company is making a confident return—tapping into the sport’s surging global popularity with a product line built to compete with industry leaders like JOOLA and Selkirk Sport.
In a recent Instagram announcement, adidas declared: “The Metalbone family has arrived.” And this time, the brand is leaving little to chance.
A New Era For Metalbone: Performance Meets Precision
The updated Metalbone paddles are built with top-tier materials and engineered for players who demand more from their equipment. The line maintains the core strengths of the original models while refining areas that needed improvement. With design elements focused on precision, power, and playability, adidas hopes to cement its place among the most trusted names in pickleball gear.
“Pros recognise the level of engineering and innovation that went into these paddles, and amateurs appreciate the combination of quality and accessibility,” shared Brian Ogle, Chief Commercial Officer at All Racquet Sports, which handles adidas Pickleball.
Key Features Of The 2025 Metalbone Line
From aesthetic appeal to gameplay performance, the relaunched Metalbone paddles showcase several standout features:
Edgeless Design with Perimeter Protection: A sophisticated edge guard shields the paddle from dings and abrasions while preserving the integrity of the sweet spot.
Enhanced Durability: Carbon reinforcements run from the handle base along the paddle’s sides, boosting structural stability. The brand’s proprietary Octagonal Structure Technology improves torsional rigidity, creating a solid and consistent hitting surface.
Performance-Boosting Shape: A polyhedral bridge between the handle and paddle face adds stiffness and shot power—especially useful for players who rely on two-handed backhands.
Spin-Optimized Surface: The paddle face incorporates a carbon-weave spin blade designed to generate and sustain more spin, giving players a tactical edge when executing tricky shots.
Customizable Core Options: Players can now choose between two core materials—EVA foam for aggressive power or a traditional polymer honeycomb for better control and finesse.
Professional players like Mari Humberg and Rafa Hewett have already voiced their support for the upgraded line, praising both its playability and aesthetic.
Adidas Signals Long-Term Commitment To Pickleball
This relaunch isn’t just about a new product—it’s a statement of intent. With pickleball expanding rapidly across continents, adidas sees an opportunity to grow alongside the sport and shape the performance standards for future generations of players.
By investing in thoughtful engineering and user-centric design, adidas is positioning the Metalbone line as more than just a comeback—it's a leap forward.
As the brand reasserts itself in the pickleball marketplace, one thing is clear: the paddle wars are heating up, and adidas is here to compete.