Bullpadel Vertex 05 27 vs Bullpadel Xplo 26

The verdict

On paper they play much the same, so price and feel decide.

Better buy now: the Xplo 26. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 145.05 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Vertex 05 27 to the Xplo 26 you gain and lose little: every trait stays within one point.

Controlabout the same5.55.5
Powerabout the same8.08.0
Comfortabout the same5.05.0
Handlingabout the same4.04.0
Forgivenessabout the same3.53.5

Vertex 05 27Xplo 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, 265 mm
Face
X Tend Carbon 12K
Xtend Carbon 12K
Head size
530 cm²
535 cm²
Surface
Rough
Rough 3D Grain
Handle
Not published
Hesacore
Show all specs (4 the same)
Shape
Diamond
Diamond
Weight
365 to 375 g
365 to 375 g
Core
MultiEVA
MultiEVA
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm

Reviews and videos

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

Or a third racket in between

BabolatAir Viper 2.6

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

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