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Bullpadel Xplo 26 vs Bullpadel Vertex 05 26

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The verdict

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

Xplo 26
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  • Handling+2.0
  • Control+1.0
  • Comfort+1.0
Vertex 05 26Highest score
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  • Power+1.5

The Vertex 05 26 plays better on paper (7.9 against 7.6), the Xplo 26 costs € 42.90 less in Netherlands. Pick the Xplo 26 if the price matters more than that difference.

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How they play

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

Controlless control5.54.5
Powermore power8.09.5
Comfortless comfort5.04.0
Handlingless handling4.02.0
Forgivenessa bit less forgiveness3.53.0

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

Where the specs differ

Balance
Head-heavy according to the brand, 265 mm
Head-heavy according to the brand
Face
Xtend Carbon 12K
Real Carbon 12K
Head size
535 cm²
530 cm²
Surface
Rough 3D Grain
Top Spin
Handle
Hesacore
Not published
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Launched
2026
2026
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 Xplo 26: 0. Of the Vertex 05 26: 1.

Often mentioned in video reviews

Xplo 26

No summarised videos yet.

Vertex 05 265 videos
  • Lots of power 4×
  • Good spin 3×
  • Solid build 2×
  • Easy to handle 2×
  • Demanding, needs good technique 2×
Xplo 26: reviews and videos →Vertex 05 26: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

NoxVentus Hybrid 12K Lite 2027

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

€ 239.95Compare all three →

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