Bullpadel Hack 04 26 vs Bullpadel Hack 05 27

The verdict

Choose the Hack 04 26 if you want more handling and control, the Hack 05 27 if you want more power.

From the Hack 04 26 to the Hack 05 27 4 specs changed: balance slightly head-heavy became head-heavy; face Tricarbon 18K became 18K carbon; surface 3D Grain became 3D, rough; weight system Custom Weight system became Custom Weight.

Hack 04 26
Pick this one for
  • Handling+2.0
  • Control+1.5
Hack 05 27Highest score
Pick this one for
  • Power+1.5

The Hack 05 27 plays better on paper (8.2 against 7.8), the Hack 04 26 costs € 80.05 less in Netherlands. Pick the Hack 04 26 if the price matters more than that difference.

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How they play

From the Hack 04 26 to the Hack 05 27: less handling, less control, more power.

Controlless control5.54.0
Powermore power8.510.0
Comforta bit less comfort4.03.5
Handlingless handling4.02.0
Forgivenessabout the same3.53.5

Hack 04 26Hack 05 27Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2026
2027
Balance
Slightly head-heavy according to the brand, 260 mm
Head-heavy according to the brand
Face
Tricarbon 18K
18K carbon
Surface
3D Grain
3D, rough
Frame
Not published
Carbon
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Shape
Diamond
Diamond
Weight
365 to 375 g
365 to 375 g
Core
MultiEVA
MultiEVA
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm
Head size
522 cm²
522 cm²

Not published for one of the two, so not compared: balance point and frame.

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Hack 04 26: 0. Of the Hack 05 27: 0.

Or a third racket in between

BabolatAir Viper 2.6

Better where both are weak: handling 5.5 against 4 and 2, and otherwise close to the two.

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