Bullpadel Vertex 05 27 vs Bullpadel Vertex 05 26

The verdict

Choose the Vertex 05 27 if you want more handling, control and comfort, the Vertex 05 26 if you want more power.

From the Vertex 05 26 to the Vertex 05 27 4 specs changed: balance head-heavy became even; face Real Carbon 12k became X Tend Carbon 12k; core MultiEva Core became Multieva; level advanced / competition became professional.

Vertex 05 27Highest score
Pick this one for
  • Handling+3.0
  • Control+1.5
  • Comfort+1.0
Vertex 05 26
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  • Power+2.0

The Vertex 05 27 plays better on paper (8.1 against 6.9), the Vertex 05 26 costs € 109.95 less in Netherlands. Pick the Vertex 05 26 if the price matters more than that difference.

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How they play

From the Vertex 05 27 to the Vertex 05 26: less handling, more power, less control, less comfort.

Controlless control5.54.0
Powermore power7.59.5
Comfortless comfort5.54.5
Handlingless handling5.02.0
Forgivenessabout the same3.53.5

Vertex 05 27Vertex 05 26Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2027
2026
Balance
Even according to the brand
Head-heavy according to the brand
Face
X Tend Carbon 12k
Real Carbon 12k
Core
Multieva
MultiEva Core
Surface
Rough
Top Spin
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Shape
Diamond
Diamond
Weight
365 to 375 g
365 to 375 g
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm
Head size
530 cm²
530 cm²

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

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Vertex 05 27: 0. Of the Vertex 05 26: 0.

Or a third racket in between

Drop ShotAxion Attack Soft

Better where both are weak: forgiveness 6 against 3.5 and 3.5, and otherwise close to the two.