# Bullpadel Vertex 05 26 > Diamond, 365 to 375 g, head-heavy balance. Below average for control, comfort, handling and forgiveness. Check if it suits your game. Score 8.1/10. - URL: https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/vertex-05-26/ - Last updated: 2026-11-05 - 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/) 2026 Played by [Juan Tello](https://padell.io/players/juan-tello/) - **Shape**: Diamond - **Weight**: 365 to 375 g - **Balance**: Head-heavy - **Core**: MultiEVA Lowest price **€ 207.80** at Padelfreunde · In stock · € 199.90 + € 7.90 shipping · Checked at 03:59 (2026-11-14) Lowest in 52 days **€ 188.05** Today **€ 207.80** [Buy at Padelfreunde](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpadelfreunde.de%2Fproducts%2Fbullpadel-vertex-05-padelschlaeger-26) 1. [Extreme Padel · In stock · Free shipping · Checked at 02:24 (2026-11-14) **€ 224.90**](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.extreme-padel.fr%2Fraquettes-de-padel-bullpadel%2F22046-raquette-bullpadel-vertex-05-26.html) 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 05 26 is a diamond-shaped, high-balance racket at 365 to 375 g, labelled Advanced. On paper it favours power over control and forgiveness. The one reviewer who played it still liked its control, so expect a demanding racket that rewards clean contact. Not a first step up from an intermediate frame. By [Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/) · facts checked 9 October 2026 Choose it if - a heavy diamond is already in your hands and you want a Vertex with a high balance - you play on the left like Juan Tello, the player linked to this model, and want a heavy, high-balance frame - clean contact comes on most of your shots and you want the head weight to do some of the work Skip it if - you prefer a medium balance in a Vertex, since the Bullpadel Vertex 05 Hybrid 26 has one and reads Medium on control against Low here - your elbow or shoulder already complains, since the specs point to a firm, heavy-headed racket - you want a Professional-labelled diamond with the same high balance and Medium control, which the Bullpadel Xplo 26 lists ## How it plays 8.1 **padell.io score 8.1** Play 7.9 (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**: 9.5 above average▲ - **Comfort**: 4.0 below 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 diamond that asks for good technique. The meters and the one reviewer do not fully agree on control. - **Control** The meters read Low because of the diamond shape and high balance, yet the one reviewer rated control positively. - **Power** High, thanks to the diamond shape, the heavy weight, the high balance and a Real Carbon 12K face. - **Comfort** Low, since weight and head balance load the arm, and the reviewer rated comfort neutral. - **Handling** Low, because a heavy racket with a high balance is slow to turn in quick exchanges at the net. - **Forgiveness** Low, as is usual for a diamond, so off-centre hits will cost you. ## Specifications - **Launched**: 2026 Newer version from 2027 - **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**: Real Carbon 12K Medium stiff: a mix of feel and precision - **Core**: MultiEVA Medium hard: the middle ground - **Thickness**: 38 mm The maximum the rules allow - **Head size**: 530 cm² - **Surface**: Top Spin Rough: helps with spin Not published by the brand: handle, frame Specs from padelnuestro.com · checked 25 September 2026 · [Spotted a wrong spec? Report it →](https://padell.io/contact/?topic=correction&racket=Bullpadel%20Vertex%2005%2026) ## Video reviews 7 videos from independent channels and shops ### What 5 video reviewers say 4 played it on court, 1 discusses the specs Often mentioned **Plus points** - Lots of power *4 of 5* - Good spin *3 of 5* - Solid build *2 of 5* - Easy to handle *2 of 5* **Minus points** - Demanding, needs good technique *2 of 5* Summaries by padell.io, based on what each reviewer says in the video. Tap a time to watch that moment. Discusses the specs The reviewer describes the Bullpadel Vertex 05 as a powerful racket designed for aggressive play. It features a diamond shape and high balance to enhance momentum for smashes and volleys. The racket is best suited for intermediate to advanced players who prefer an attacking style. Tested on court The reviewer finds this racket to be a complete and versatile option that performs well for intermediate players who are technically sound. It offers a good balance of power and control, making it suitable for various game situations. Tested on court The reviewer describes this diamond shaped racket as a powerful option for advanced players. It offers a solid response and good ball output while maintaining control for demanding users. Tested on court The reviewer describes this racket as a high performance model designed for aggressive players who want power and control. It is not suitable for beginners because it requires a high level of technical skill to handle effectively. Tested on court The reviewer finds the racket offers a large hitting surface and feels very user friendly despite its diamond shape. It provides easy access to power and feels stable and comfortable during play. ## Every version [Compare all versions →](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/vertex/generations/) [2023 · Other version · € 169.90](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/vertex-03-2023/) [2024 · Other version · € 139.90](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/vertex-04/) [2025 · Different specs · € 149.90](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/vertex-04-25/) 2026 · This racket · € 207.80 [2027 · Different specs · € 309.95](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/vertex-05-27/) The Vertex 05 26 sits in a line that runs from the [Vertex 03](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/vertex-03-2023/) 2023 through the 04, the 04 25 and the 05 27. Against the 04 25, only the face name, the surface name and the level label differ. Those look like relabelling, not a proven rebuild, and nothing shows a change in how it plays. The 05 27 is more different: medium balance, Professional label and a rough surface. Treat it as another racket, not as the next step of this one. If you want a high balance and an Advanced label, look at this one. If you want a medium balance, check the 05 27 or the [Vertex 05 Hybrid 26](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/vertex-05-hybrid-26/). ## Price history Today **€ 199.90** Lowest in 30 days **€ 188.05** vs 30-day average **+3%** Lowest price per day across the shops in your market. Checked every night. ## What reviewers say Only one review covers this racket. Padel.how rated it 76 out of 100 and praised control, stability and a predictable response. It named clean contact as the condition for good results. It rated power, comfort and sweet spot as neutral and recommended it to advanced players who want tactical flexibility. There is nothing to disagree with yet, because there is no second source. The disagreement is between that review and the spec-based meters, which read Low on control and sweet spot. Bullpadel's own ratings, found through a web search, sit closer to the review. Until more players report back, treat the control praise as promising but unconfirmed. [**padel.how** 7.6 “best suited for advanced and upper-intermediate players seeking a dependable all-round diamond” Read the full review →](https://padel.how/equipment/racket/bullpadel-vertex-05-2026-review/) The one reviewer of the Bullpadel Vertex 05 26 calls it a dependable all-round diamond. A heavy, head-heavy diamond is rarely the first racket you would call dependable. That tension is the most useful thing to understand before you buy. The specs are clear. The shape is diamond, the balance is labelled high, and the weight runs from 365 to 375 g. The face is Real Carbon 12K on a MultiEVA core, with a 38 mm profile and a head of 530 cm2. Bullpadel names Juan Tello, who plays on the left, as the player behind it. ## 76 out of 100 from padel.how: control praised on a diamond that reads Low Padel.how gave this racket 76 out of 100. The reviewer liked its control and stability and described a predictable, linear response that suits tactical play. The one stated drawback is that it needs clean contact to work well. Power, comfort and sweet spot were rated neutral. The meters on this page say something different: Low control, Low sweet spot. They are built from specs such as shape and balance, with the review as one input. So which reading do you trust? Both, in different ways. The meters describe what a heavy, head-heavy diamond tends to do. The review says a good player can still place the ball with it. One review is a thin base, so treat it as a hint, not a rule. ## Bullpadel's own ratings against the meters: power 3, control 3.5, and what to make of them A web search turned up Bullpadel's own ratings, so handle them with care. The brand puts power at 3, stability at 3.5, control at 3.5, maneuverability at 4, sweet spot size at 4 and stiffness at 3. That is a more balanced picture than the meters give. The brand rates control above power and sweet spot size above both. Brands rate their own rackets, and the scale is not shown, so do not read these as measurements. What you can take from them: Bullpadel does not pitch this as a pure power tool. The product page also talks of power and control together, but that is marketing wording. ## 365 to 375 g and a high balance: what the heavy head asks of your arm That [weight range](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-weight-range/) is heavy, and the high balance puts more of it in the head. You get momentum on smashes and long balls. You pay with slower hands in a fast volley exchange and a harder time on defence. The balance in millimetres is not published, so you cannot compare it to other rackets by number. Only the label is known. The weight system is listed as Custom Weight, but the frame and handle details are not published either. Comfort is the real catch. Weight and head balance both lower it in the meters, and the reviewer did not call it a strength. If your arm is sensitive, try a lighter racket first, or at least build up your hitting time gradually. A heavy racket punishes poor timing more than a light one does. ## Advanced on this label, Professional on the 05 27: reading the level shift This racket is listed as Advanced. The [Vertex 05 27](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/vertex-05-27/) is listed as Professional. It has a medium balance instead of high, a different face name and a rough surface instead of Top Spin. Shape, core, thickness, head size and weight range match. That is not a small refresh. A medium balance changes how the racket swings, and the level label moves up. Treat the 05 27 as a different racket in the same family, not a quiet update of this one. The [Vertex 04 25](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/vertex-04-25/) carried Advanced / Professional, so the labels across the line are not consistent. Read them as rough guidance. The Vertex family Same year, from most power (left) to most control (right) [**05 Geo 26**](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/vertex-05-geo-26/) **05 26** [**Advance**](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/vertex-advance/) [**05 26 Woman**](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/vertex-05-26-woman/) [**05 W Cloud 26**](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/vertex-05-w-cloud-26/) [**05 Hybrid 26**](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/vertex-05-hybrid-26/) [**05 Light Premier Delfi Brea**](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/vertex-05-light-premier-2026-delfi-brea/) ## Top Spin surface and Real Carbon 12K: new wording, not a proven rebuild Against the Vertex 04 25, three entries differ. The face reads Real Carbon 12K instead of 12K carbon. The surface reads Top Spin instead of Rough, and the level reads Advanced instead of Advanced / Professional. Balance label, core, head size, thickness, shape and weight range are the same. Is that a rebuild? Nothing in the specs proves it. A changed label is a changed label. Both faces are 12K carbon, and no source measures a difference in stiffness or spin. If you own the 04 25, do not expect a different racket on court because of these entries. ## Vertex 05 26, Xplo 26 or Dunlop FX Pro: picking your head-heavy diamond The [Bullpadel Xplo 26](https://padell.io/rackets/bullpadel/xplo-26/) is the closest brand alternative. It has the same high balance, a 265 mm balance point, a Professional label and a Medium control meter. Choose it if you want a little more control from a similar shape. The [Dunlop FX Pro](https://padell.io/rackets/dunlop/fx-pro/) has a 12K carbon face, a [diamond shape](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/) and a fixed 370 g. Its meters match this racket's, so the choice there comes down to feel and brand preference. The Vertex 05 26 fits you if you want a known, heavy Bullpadel diamond and have the technique for it. If you are unsure of your timing, choose something rounder. 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. 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This one has a high balance, an Advanced label and a Top Spin surface. **Is the Vertex 05 26 a big change from the Vertex 04 25?** Not on paper. The face name, surface name and level label differ, while balance label, core, shape, thickness and weight range match. Nothing shows a measured change. **Is it good for an intermediate player?** It is labelled Advanced, and the specs point to a heavy, demanding racket. Padel.how recommended it to advanced players. An intermediate with a good technique may manage it, others should look at the Vertex 05 Hybrid 26. **Will it be hard on the arm?** The meters read Low on comfort because of the weight of 365 to 375 g and the high balance. The reviewer rated comfort neutral. If you have elbow or shoulder trouble, a lighter racket is the safer choice. **Is the Vertex 05 26 worth the money right now?** Today's price is labelled "Fair price" compared with the rackets that play most alike. Which shops deliver, and what shipping costs, depends on your country. The price comparison shows it for yours. See all prices **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-05-26/) **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 4.0/10), 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/)