Bullpadel Vertex 05 27 vs Bullpadel Vertex 04 25

The verdict

Choose the Vertex 05 27 if you want more handling and control, the Vertex 04 25 if you want more power.

From the Vertex 04 25 to the Vertex 05 27 3 specs changed: balance head-heavy became even; face 12K carbon became X Tend Carbon 12K; level advanced / professional became professional.

The difference in short

Choose the Vertex 05 27 if you want more handling and control, the Vertex 04 25 if you want more power. Today the Vertex 04 25 is € 160.05 cheaper. The Vertex 05 27 and the Vertex 04 25 differ in launched, balance and face. The same: shape, weight, core, thickness, head size and surface. The Vertex 05 27 is the newer model (2027). padell.io score: Vertex 05 27 7.8, Vertex 04 25 7.9. Prices are the lowest price delivered to Netherlands.

From the published specs, the padell.io score and today's prices. Not played side by side.

Vertex 05 27
Pick this one for
  • Handling+2.0
  • Control+1.5
Vertex 04 25Highest score
Pick this one for
  • Power+1.5

Better buy now: the Vertex 04 25. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 160.05 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Vertex 05 27 to the Vertex 04 25: less handling, less control, more power.

Controlless control5.54.0
Powermore power8.09.5
Comforta bit less comfort5.04.5
Handlingless handling4.02.0
Forgivenessabout the same3.53.5

Vertex 05 27Vertex 04 25Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2027
2025
Balance
Even according to the brand
Head-heavy according to the brand
Face
X Tend Carbon 12K
12K carbon
Handle
Not published
Hesacore grip
Frame
Not published
CarbonTube in 100% carbon
Show all specs (6 the same)
Shape
Diamond
Diamond
Weight
365 to 375 g
365 to 375 g
Core
MultiEVA
MultiEVA
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm
Head size
530 cm²
530 cm²
Surface
Rough
Rough

Not published for one of the two, so not compared: frame, handle and weight system.

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Vertex 05 27: 0. Of the Vertex 04 25: 0.

Or a third racket in between

BabolatAir Viper 2.6

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

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