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Bullpadel Vertex 04 vs Bullpadel Xplo 26

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Bullpadel · 2024Vertex 04
8.5padell.io score
€ 139.90at Padel Nuestro · + € 4.95 shipping
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The verdict

Choose the Vertex 04 if you want more power, the Xplo 26 if you want more handling and control.

Vertex 04Highest score
Pick this one for
  • Power+2.0
Xplo 26
Pick this one for
  • Handling+2.0
  • Control+1.0

Better buy now: the Vertex 04. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 25.00 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Vertex 04 to the Xplo 26: less power, more handling, more control.

Controlmore control4.55.5
Powerless power10.08.0
Comfortabout the same5.05.0
Handlingmore handling2.04.0
Forgivenessa bit more forgiveness3.03.5

Vertex 04Xplo 26Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2024
2026
Balance
Head-heavy according to the brand
Head-heavy according to the brand, 265 mm
Core
MultiEVA rubber
MultiEVA
Head size
Not published
535 cm²
Surface
Rough
Rough 3D Grain
Handle
Not published
Hesacore
Frame
CarbonTube
Not published
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Shape
Diamond
Diamond
Weight
365 to 375 g
365 to 375 g
Face
Xtend Carbon 12K
Xtend Carbon 12K
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Vertex 04: 1. Of the Xplo 26: 0.

Often mentioned in video reviews

Vertex 044 videos
  • Easy to handle 3×
  • Good spin 3×
  • Comfortable, little vibration 2×
  • Demanding, needs good technique 3×
  • Lacks power 2×
Xplo 26

No summarised videos yet.

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

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.

€ 209.00Compare all three →

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