On paper, the Bullpadel Vertex 04 reads as a heavy attacking racket. The listing says diamond head, high balance and 365 to 375 g. Video reviewers who played it talk about agility, comfort and a medium touch instead. So which description fits?
Agile and balanced, say the videos: why a heavy diamond reads differently
The specs point one way. A diamond shape and a high balance put the weight toward the top of the head. That usually means power on smashes and more work for your arm. The 365 to 375 g window is heavy. The meters here show power high, while control, comfort, maneuverability and sweet spot all read low. padel.fyi was more positive than those meters on control and comfort.
The videos add another view. A Probando Palas review calls it more manoeuvrable than the previous model. Padel Market found it easy to handle and comfortable in defence. A second Probando Palas review calls it agile and complete.
Both readings can be useful. The meters come from specs and reviews, not from a swing. Weight and balance are one thing. How they work for you depends on your arm and your timing.
One tested review, four videos: who found power and who did not
The sources split on power. padel.fyi gave 9 out of 10 and praised the power and spin. Zona de Pádel called it powerful and built for an attacking game. It also called it demanding, so you need an advanced level.
The two Probando Palas videos are less sure. One rated it evenly across every area and said it does not give excessive power on smashes. The other said power is not one of its main strengths and that control drops at high speed.
So is it a power racket? On paper, yes. For some reviewers, it is a balanced all-rounder with spin from the rough surface. Treat the specs as the ceiling and expect to supply the speed yourself.
Easier to swing than the Vertex 03? What the changed labels do and do not prove
The Vertex 03 2023 and this racket share the same balance label, core, level, shape, surface and weight window. What changed is wording. The face is now listed as Xtend Carbon 12K instead of Xtend Carbon 12K fiber. The frame is CarbonTube instead of 100% carbon. The weight system is Grip Custom Weight instead of Custom Weight.
Those are labels. They do not show a measured change. A video reviewer felt the 04 is more manoeuvrable than its predecessor, but the listed weights are identical. Treat that as one player's impression, not a spec difference.
CarbonTube, Xtend Carbon 12K and Grip Custom Weight: what is listed and what is claimed
The retailer lists a MultiEVA rubber core, an Xtend Carbon 12K face, a CarbonTube frame, a rough surface and a thickness of 38 mm. The retailer also lists Vibradrive anti-vibration.
The product page goes further. It says the racket gives power with little effort. It says the weight system allows the balance and weight to be changed. It says the vibration system absorbs shocks, especially on off-centre hits. Those are the brand's claims. A video reviewer did mention the adjustable weight system and said it allows a custom balance. None of the sources measured how much it changes.
The off-centre claim sits uneasily with the moderate sweet spot padel.fyi reports. Treat it as a claim until a tester confirms it.
Hack 04 2025 or Vertex 04: two diamonds, one with a Professional label
The Hack 04 2025 is also a diamond with a high balance and the same 365 to 375 g window, and its meters match this racket's. The main differences in the listing are a Tricarbon face and a Professional level label. This racket is listed as Advanced.
If you only want a Vertex, the listed Vertex 04 25 is the successor. Its listing shows different wording and a different level label, but that alone says little about the racket itself.
Not published: balance in mm, head size, handle
Three things are missing: the balance in millimetres, the head area and the handle details. The balance is only labelled High. Without head size and a balance figure you cannot compare this racket exactly with others. Ask the shop, or try the racket first. A handle that one reviewer found slightly uncomfortable is also worth checking in your own hand.
