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Head Bolt 2026 vs Head Vibe 2026

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The verdict

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

Neither is sold to Netherlands by the shops on padell.io.

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How they play

From the Bolt 2026 to the Vibe 2026 you gain and lose little: every trait stays within one point.

Controlabout the same7.07.0
Powerabout the same5.05.0
Comfortabout the same9.09.0
Handlingabout the same4.54.5
Forgivenessabout the same6.56.5

Bolt 2026Vibe 2026Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Balance
Even according to the brand, 265 mm
Even according to the brand
Core
Power Foam
Foam
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Launched
2026
2026
Shape
Teardrop
Teardrop
Weight
360 to 370 g
360 to 370 g
Face
Fiberglass
Fiberglass
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm
Surface
Flat
Flat

Reviews and videos

padel.how

Rates both about the same: 7.2 and 7.2.

Bolt 20267.2Best for: Casual adults moving into regular club play seeking easy depthRead the review
Vibe 20267.2Best for: Casual recreational players developing all-court game without premium performance racketRead the review

Often mentioned in video reviews

Bolt 20261 video

No point comes back in two or more videos.

Vibe 20261 video

No point comes back in two or more videos.

Bolt 2026: reviews and videos →Vibe 2026: reviews and videos →

Or a third racket in between

WilsonBela LS V3

Better where both are weak: handling 5.5 against 4.5 and 4.5, and otherwise close to the two.

€ 159.95Compare all three →

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