Bullpadel Vertex 03 2023 vs Bullpadel Xplo 26

The verdict

Choose the Vertex 03 2023 if you want more power, the Xplo 26 if you want more handling and control.

Vertex 03 2023Highest score
Pick this one for
  • Power+1.5
Xplo 26
Pick this one for
  • Handling+2.0
  • Control+1.5

Better buy now: the Vertex 03 2023. It plays better on paper (7.9 against 7.6) and costs only € 5.00 more in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Vertex 03 2023 to the Xplo 26: more handling, more control, less power.

Controlmore control4.05.5
Powerless power9.58.0
Comforta bit more comfort4.55.0
Handlingmore handling2.04.0
Forgivenessabout the same3.53.5

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

Where the specs differ

Launched
2023
2026
Balance
Head-heavy according to the brand
Head-heavy according to the brand, 265 mm
Face
Xtend Carbon 12K fiber
Xtend Carbon 12K
Core
MultiEVA rubber
MultiEVA
Thickness
Not published
38 mm
Head size
Not published
535 cm²
Surface
Rough
Rough 3D Grain
Handle
Hesacore grip
Hesacore
Frame
100% carbon
Not published
Show all specs (2 the same)
Shape
Diamond
Diamond
Weight
365 to 375 g
365 to 375 g

Reviews and videos

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

Or a third racket in between

BabolatAir Viper 2.6

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

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