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Bullpadel Vertex 04 Hybrid 25 vs StarVie Raptor + 2026

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The verdict

Choose the Vertex 04 Hybrid 25 if you want more comfort. The Raptor + 2026 does nothing clearly better on paper.

Vertex 04 Hybrid 25Highest score
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  • Comfort+1.5
Raptor + 2026
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

Better buy now: the Raptor + 2026. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 34.95 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Vertex 04 Hybrid 25 to the Raptor + 2026: less comfort.

Controlabout the same8.08.0
Powerabout the same7.07.0
Comfortless comfort6.04.5
Handlingabout the same4.54.5
Forgivenessabout the same6.06.0

Vertex 04 Hybrid 25Raptor + 2026Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2025
2026
Weight
365 to 375 g
360 to 376 g
Balance
260 mm
Even according to the brand
Face
Xtend Carbon 12K
3D Carbon
Core
MultiEVA
M-EVA Balance
Surface
Topspin
Rough
Frame
Carbon
Not published
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Shape
Teardrop
Teardrop

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Vertex 04 Hybrid 25: 1. Of the Raptor + 2026: 1.

Often mentioned in video reviews

Vertex 04 Hybrid 25

No summarised videos yet.

Raptor + 20264 videos
  • Adjustable weight system 3×
  • Easy to handle 3×
  • Lacks power 3×
  • Expensive 2×
Vertex 04 Hybrid 25: reviews and videos →Raptor + 2026: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

StarVieDrax +

Better where both are weak: handling 5.5 against 4.5 and 4.5, and otherwise close to the two.

€ 201.90Compare all three →

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