# Bullpadel Vertex 04 > Diamond, 365 to 375 g, head-heavy balance. Below average for control, handling and forgiveness. € 139.90 delivered to the Netherlands, checked 14 Nov 2026. - URL: https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/vertex-04/ - Last updated: 2026-11-06 - Author: [Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/) - Language: en - Site: padell.io (https://padell.io/) Shop links go through padell.io/go/ (affiliate links: padell.io may earn a commission, which never affects scores). Prices include shipping to the Netherlands unless stated otherwise, and change daily. --- [Rackets](https://padell.io/rackets/) · [Bullpadel](https://padell.io/brands/bullpadel/) · [Vertex](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/vertex/generations/) 2024 - **Shape**: Diamond - **Weight**: 365 to 375 g - **Balance**: Head-heavy - **Core**: MultiEVA rubber Price **€ 139.90** at Padel Nuestro · In stock · € 134.95 + € 4.95 shipping · Checked at 02:18 (2026-11-14) Lowest in 53 days **€ 139.90** Today **€ 139.90** [Buy at Padel Nuestro](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.padelnuestro.com%2Fint%2Fbullpadel-vertex-04-110865-p) Prices include shipping to the country you choose. [How padell.io earns money](https://padell.io/how-we-earn-money/) The short answer The Bullpadel Vertex 04 is a diamond-shaped, high-balance racket listed at 365 to 375 g for advanced players. On paper it is a power racket. padel.fyi tested it and rated it 9 out of 10, praising power and spin. Some video reviewers found it easy to handle and agile. The catch: padel.fyi calls the sweet spot moderate, and head size is not published. By [Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/) · facts checked 6 November 2026 Choose it if - you are an advanced player who wants a power-focused diamond with a rough face for spin - you already handle a heavy, high-balance racket and want the attacking profile that the specs suggest - you like to fine-tune a racket and want a weight system that, according to the product page, changes balance and weight Skip it if - you want a Vertex with a medium comfort meter, in which case look at the Bullpadel Vertex 04 Comfort, which carries a Professional label - you are still moving up from intermediate level, because a heavy diamond with a low sweet spot meter is demanding, and the Bullpadel Hack 04 2025 is no easier - your elbow or shoulder complains after long sessions, because a heavy, high-balance diamond is not the gentle choice ## How it plays 8.5 **padell.io score 8.5** Play 8.5 (60%) and reviews 8.4 (40%). Based on 1 review source. [How the score works](https://padell.io/how-we-score/) - **Control**: 4.5 below average▼ - **Power**: 10.0 above average▲ - **Comfort**: 5.0 around average● - **Handling**: 2.0 below average▼ - **Forgiveness**: 3.0 below average▼ - **Line = the average of all rackets**: ▲ above ▼ below On paper this is an attacking racket, and the video reviews add some nuance to that. - **Control** The meter reads low because of the diamond head and high balance, though padel.fyi was positive on control. Video reviewers found it fine at the net and in defence until the ball got very fast. - **Power** This is the strongest meter, and padel.fyi praised the power and spin, but one video reviewer said power is not its main strength. - **Comfort** The meter reads low on paper, yet padel.fyi was positive and two video reviewers called it comfortable, while a third found the handle design slightly uncomfortable. - **Handling** The meter reads low because of weight, balance and shape, while one video called it more manoeuvrable than the previous model and another called it easy to handle. - **Forgiveness** Expect a moderate sweet spot, a point padel.fyi makes directly, though one video reviewer called it good. ## Specifications - **Launched**: 2024 Newer version from 2025 - **Shape**: Diamond [Sweet spot high in the face: power overhead, less forgiving](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/) - **Weight**: 365 to 375 g Heavy: stable and powerful, tiring over long matches - **Balance**: Head-heavy according to the brand Head-heavy: more power overhead, slower to move - **Face**: Xtend Carbon 12K Medium stiff: a mix of feel and precision - **Core**: MultiEVA rubber Medium hard: the middle ground - **Thickness**: 38 mm The maximum the rules allow - **Surface**: Rough Rough: helps with spin - **Frame**: CarbonTube Not published by the brand: head size, handle Specs from padelnuestro.com · checked 23 September 2026 · [Spotted a wrong spec? Report it →](https://padell.io/contact/?topic=correction&racket=Bullpadel%20Vertex%2004) ## Video reviews 4 videos from independent channels and shops ### What 4 video reviewers say 4 played it on court Often mentioned **Plus points** - Easy to handle *3 of 4* - Good spin *3 of 4* - Comfortable, little vibration *2 of 4* **Minus points** - Demanding, needs good technique *3 of 4* - Lacks power *2 of 4* Summaries by padell.io, based on what each reviewer says in the video. Tap a time to watch that moment. Tested on court The reviewer finds this racket to be very comfortable and agile with a good sweet spot. It performs well in defensive situations and at the net, although it lacks some power and control during high-speed acceleration. Tested on court The reviewer finds this racket to be a versatile and balanced option that performs well in all areas of the game. It offers improved handling compared to the previous model and provides a solid, reliable performance for various playing styles. Tested on court The reviewer finds this racket offers a good balance between power and control. It feels comfortable in defensive situations and is easy to handle, though it can be demanding when blocking very fast shots. Tested on court The Bullpadel Vertex 04 2024 is a powerful diamond shaped racket that offers good versatility for an attacking game. It features an adjustable weight system and a multi-density core that adapts well to both slow and fast balls. ## Every version [Compare all versions →](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/vertex/generations/) [2023 · Different specs · € 169.90](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/vertex-03-2023/) 2024 · This racket · € 139.90 [2025 · Different specs · € 149.90](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/vertex-04-25/) [2026 · Other version · € 207.80](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/vertex-05-26/) [2027 · Other version · € 309.95](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/vertex-05-27/) The step from the Vertex 03 2023 to this racket is a change of labels. The face wording, the frame (100% carbon on the 03, CarbonTube here) and the weight system (Custom Weight, now Grip Custom Weight) differ. Balance, core, level, shape, surface and the 365 to 375 g window are the same. The Vertex 04 25 is listed as the successor, with some wording changes and an Advanced / Professional level label. Those differences do not make a clear version story. For this page, judge the Vertex 04 on its own listing. ## Price history Today **€ 134.95** Lowest in 30 days **€ 134.95** vs 30-day average **0%** Lowest price per day across the shops in your market. Checked every night. ## What reviewers say One tested review and four videos. padel.fyi played the racket, gave it 9 out of 10, and praised power and spin with a moderate sweet spot. Zona de Pádel agrees on power and calls it demanding. The other three videos describe a balanced racket. Padel Market and Probando Palas mention comfort, easy handling and spin from the rough surface. They also say it loses some response and control at very high ball speeds, and one says power is not a main strength. One video rated it evenly across every area. The handle design drew a mild comment. padel.fyi and Zona de Pádel place it at advanced level, and the sources disagree about how much power it delivers. [**padel.fyi** 9.0 Best for Advanced aggressive players seeking power and spin Read the full review →](https://www.padel.fyi/rackets/bullpadel-vertex-04-2024/) 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](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/) 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. The Vertex family Same year, from most power (left) to most control (right) **04** [**04 Comfort**](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/vertex-04-comfort/) ## 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](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/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](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/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](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/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. Written by **[Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/)** Padel player and founder of padell.io Bought, played and sold more rackets than was good for him, and built padell.io to bring it all together. [About padell.io →](https://padell.io/about/) ## Similar rackets [Bullpadel Hack 04 2025](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/hack-04-2025/) · 7.4 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/bullpadel-hack-04-2025-vs-bullpadel-vertex-04/) [Oxdog Ultimate Pro Smash 2026](https://padell.io/rackets/oxdog/ultimate-pro-smash-2026/) · 7.9 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/bullpadel-vertex-04-vs-oxdog-ultimate-pro-smash-2026/) [Oxdog Ultimate Pro Smash 2025](https://padell.io/rackets/oxdog/ultimate-pro-smash-2025/) · 7.4 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/bullpadel-vertex-04-vs-oxdog-ultimate-pro-smash-2025/) [Bullpadel Xplo 26](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/xplo-26/) · 7.2 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/bullpadel-vertex-04-vs-bullpadel-xplo-26/) [All rackets that play like the Bullpadel Vertex 04 →](https://padell.io/alternatives/?r=170) ## Questions before you buy **Is the Bullpadel Vertex 04 good for beginners?** No. It is listed for advanced players, and Zona de Pádel calls it demanding. A heavy, high-balance diamond with a moderate sweet spot is hard to control for newer players. **Is the Vertex 04 different from the Vertex 03?** On paper, only in labels: face wording, frame (CarbonTube against 100% carbon) and weight system name. Balance, core, shape and weight window are the same. A video reviewer found the 04 more manoeuvrable, but that is one opinion. **How heavy is the Vertex 04?** It is listed between 365 and 375 g. That is heavy, and the balance is labelled High, so the weight sits toward the top of the head. **Is the Vertex 04 hard on the arm?** The comfort meter reads low because of the weight and high balance. padel.fyi and some video reviewers were kinder on comfort, so it depends on your arm. If you have elbow trouble, the Vertex 04 Comfort has a medium comfort meter. **Is the Vertex 04 worth the money right now?** Today's price is labelled "Fair price" compared with the rackets that play most alike. **What is the closest alternative?** The Bullpadel Hack 04 2025 plays most alike. On paper the differences are under one point. Today: € 159.90. [Compare side by side →](https://padell.io/compare/bullpadel-hack-04-2025-vs-bullpadel-vertex-04/) **Who should not buy it?** Skip it if you rely on placement and long rallies (control 4.5/10), or if your elbow or shoulder complains (comfort 5.0/10), or if you are still learning: it is not very forgiving (3.0/10). **How heavy is it really?** The brand gives 365 to 375 g. That counts as heavy. Each racket can differ within that range. [Why a range? →](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-weight-range/)