Adidas has officially released its updated line of Metalbone paddles, which include four options that incorporate distinct core materials and weighting systems that impact how the paddles perform.

We’ll get into how each option plays below, but we predict two of the paddles — 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.

As such, they have vaulted to the top of our list of the best power paddles available.

Note: All of the new Metalbone paddles currently have UPA-A interim certification but are not USA Pickleball approved. Adidas says they are waiting to hear back from USAP regarding approval. UPA-A will require full certification starting Sept. 1 and these paddles have not yet received full certification.

All four of the new Metalbone paddles are designed using a “monocoque” construction method that wraps the entire core into one seamless molded exterior, comparable to an egg shell. They all come in adidas’ ATTK shape, which is an elongated shape that offers increased reach and power and places the sweet spot slightly above the center of the paddle.

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They also feature a hitting surface that is enhanced with a rough texture that adidas calls “Spin Blade Max” and each has a 5.5-inch handle with an “Extra Power Grip” that places more mass toward the top of the grip for more power.

Adidas touts the durability of the new Metalbone paddles, and on first impression these things feel (and look) like they’re made with high-quality materials.

They are reinforced with carbon fiber from the bottom of the handle to the sides of the paddle, which enhances stability, and while these paddles don’t have a traditional edge guard, they do have an added protective layer on the sides and top so scrapes and bumps don’t damage the paddle.

All four Metalbone paddles feature a “polyhedral design” from the handle to the hitting surface, which adidas says provides greater rigidity and power. I like that adidas is leading the charge in coming up with creative ways to connect the hitting surface to the handle. Past paddle designs from most companies have simply extended the face material into the handle, even though the bottom quarter of the paddle is essentially useless space and adds unnecessary weight.

Adidas is also leading the way in allowing players to customize the weight and balance of their paddle without having to mess around with lead tape. The bolting system that three of the paddles have is a much more convenient way to experiment with adding or subtracting weight, which we’ll get into more below.

Two of the paddles — the Metalbone LP and the Metalbone 4 14.5 — feature a low-density honeycomb core, giving them a traditional plush feel that players will be familiar with coming from most other paddles.

The other two — the Metalbone LP S and the Metalbone LP Team — have a Gen 4 EVA foam core that is extremely powerful and will be appealing to higher-level players who are able to harness that power in a controllable way.

We tested each of these paddles for several hours in all areas of the court — from the baseline to the kitchen — and break down how each paddle performs below.

Let’s cook!