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Bullpadel Vertex 04 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 04 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 more forgiveness3.03.5

Vertex 04Icon 26Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2024
2026
Weight
365 to 375 g
370 to 375 g
Face
Xtend Carbon 12K
Carbon 12k
Core
Multieva rubber
Multieva
Handle
Not published
Hesacore
Frame
CarboTube
100% interwoven carbon
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Shape
Diamond
Diamond
Balance
Head-heavy according to the brand
Head-heavy according to the brand
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm
Surface
Rough
Rough

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Vertex 04: 2. Of the Icon 26: 0.

Vertex 04: reviews and videos →Icon 26: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

adidasArrow Hit 2026

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

€ 254.95Compare all three →