Bullpadel XPLO 25 vs Bullpadel Xplo 26

The verdict

Choose the XPLO 25 if you want more control and forgiveness, the Xplo 26 if you want more power.

From the XPLO 25 to the Xplo 26 6 specs changed: shape hybrid became diamond; face X-Tend Carbon 12K became Xtend Carbon 12K; surface 3D Rough became Rough 3D Grain; weight system 6 or 9 grams became Custom Weight; level advanced became professional; pro player Martin Di Nenno became Martín Di Nenno.

XPLO 25
Pick this one for
  • Control+1.5
  • Forgiveness+1.5
Xplo 26
Pick this one for
  • Power+1.5

Better buy now: the XPLO 25. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 14.95 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the XPLO 25 to the Xplo 26: less control, more power, less forgiveness.

Controlless control7.05.5
Powermore power6.58.0
Comfortabout the same5.05.0
Handlinga bit less handling4.54.0
Forgivenessless forgiveness5.03.5

XPLO 25Xplo 26Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2025
2026
Shape
Hybrid
Diamond
Face
X-Tend Carbon 12K
Xtend Carbon 12K
Surface
3D Rough
Rough 3D Grain
Handle
Not published
Hesacore
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Weight
365 to 375 g
365 to 375 g
Balance
Head-heavy according to the brand, 265 mm
Head-heavy according to the brand, 265 mm
Core
MultiEVA
MultiEVA
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm
Head size
535 cm²
535 cm²

Not published for one of the two, so not compared: handle.

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the XPLO 25: 0. Of the Xplo 26: 0.

Or a third racket in between

OxdogUltimate Woman Air

Better where both are weak: handling 6.5 against 4.5 and 4, and otherwise close to the two.

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