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Bullpadel Vertex 03 2023 vs Bullpadel Icon 26

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The verdict

On paper they play much the same, so price and feel decide.

Neither is sold to Netherlands by the shops on padell.io.

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How they play

From the Vertex 03 2023 to the Icon 26 you gain and lose little: every trait stays within one point.

Controla bit less control4.54.0
Powera bit less power10.09.5
Comforta bit less comfort5.04.5
Handlingabout the same2.02.0
Forgivenessa bit less forgiveness4.03.5

Vertex 03 2023Icon 26Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2023
2026
Weight
365 to 375 g
370 to 375 g
Face
Xtend Carbon 12K fiber
Carbon 12k
Core
MULTIEVA rubber
Multieva
Thickness
Not published
38 mm
Handle
HESACORE grip
Hesacore
Frame
100% carbon fiber
100% interwoven carbon
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Shape
Diamond
Diamond
Balance
Head-heavy according to the brand
Head-heavy according to the brand
Surface
Rough
Rough

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Vertex 03 2023: 1. Of the Icon 26: 0.

Vertex 03 2023: reviews and videos →Icon 26: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

BullpadelHack 04 2025

Sits between the two on paper: more control than the Icon 26.

€ 249.95Compare all three →