The Metalbone 09 2025 is an older model now at EUR 140, carrying the Metalbone diamond shape and carbon face into an accessible price bracket. For intermediate players who want to train with an attacking frame, this offers solid value.
Who should buy the Adidas Metalbone 09 2025?
The Metalbone 09 2025 is a diamond-shaped racket weighing 360 to 375g, built around a carbon fibre face and an EVA core. It is an older model now at an accessible price, carrying the Metalbone diamond shape and carbon face into a budget-friendly bracket.
Intended for an intermediate player who wants a Metalbone diamond with genuine carbon performance at an accessible price. Not built for an advanced player wanting more performance, or arm-sensitive.
How does the Metalbone 09 play?
The carbon face and diamond shape mean it hits with real authority on smashes and net volleys. It is demanding for its level - better suited to players transitioning from intermediate to advanced who want to develop an attacking game.
It is a good stepping-stone racket for improving players who want to build net attacking play with a genuine carbon diamond.
What is it made of?
The carbon fibre face delivers genuine punch for an intermediate frame, paired with an EVA core in a diamond shape. The carbon gives real attacking authority, but it is less forgiving than rounder alternatives at this price and demanding for true intermediates.
How does it compare to its rivals?
At its price it competes with the Nox Nextgen Pro and the Babolat Technical Veron 25 - the Adidas hits harder but is less forgiving than the Babolat. As an older Metalbone model, it brings strong brand presence at a budget price, with some availability limitations.
Final verdict
The Metalbone 09 2025 is a good stepping-stone racket for improving players who want to develop an attacking game, with Metalbone diamond power at an accessible price, a carbon face delivering genuine punch for an intermediate frame, and strong brand presence. It is demanding for true intermediates and requires developing technique, is an older model with some availability limitations, and is less forgiving than rounder alternatives at this price. Intermediate building toward an attacking game get the most out of it. Other players should choose from the alternatives noted above.
Strengths
- Metalbone diamond power at an accessible EUR 140
- Carbon face delivers genuine punch for an intermediate frame
- Good for players developing net attacking play
- Strong brand value at this price
Weaknesses
- Demanding for true intermediates - requires developing technique
- Older model with some availability limitations
- Less forgiving than rounder alternatives at this price
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Adidas Metalbone 09 2025 for?
It is for intermediate players who want a Metalbone diamond with genuine carbon performance at an accessible price, especially those developing net attacking play.
How much does the Adidas Metalbone 09 2025 cost?
Pricing varies by retailer; tap the Check price link on this page for the latest pricing.
How does the Metalbone 09 compare to its rivals?
Against the Nox Nextgen Pro and Babolat Technical Veron 25, the Adidas hits harder but is less forgiving than the Babolat.
