Bullpadel Vertex 05 Hybrid 27

Three of the four Vertex 05 rackets for 2027 are diamonds or high-balance hybrids built around named pros. The Vertex 05 Hybrid 27 is the odd one out: a medium-balance hybrid with no pro attached and, so far, no independent review. That makes this a specs story, and it is worth saying plainly.

The quiet one in the Vertex 05 27 family

The Bullpadel Vertex 05 27 is a diamond linked to Juan Tello. The Vertex 05 Geo 27 runs a high balance and is linked to Pablo Cardona. The Woman version belongs to Delfi Brea. The Hybrid 27 stands alone: professional on the label, hybrid in shape, medium in balance. Bullpadel positions it as the defensive, back-of-the-court option in the range. The specs support that reading.

Hybrid shape, medium balance: what that does from the back of the court

The balance sits at 265 mm, measured by one retailer. That is a true medium, the same balance label as the diamond Vertex 05 27, so this is not a head-light racket. What the hybrid shape changes is the feel of the frame through the swing compared with a diamond outline, not the weight distribution. Maneuverability is still rated low, the same as its diamond siblings, so expect a planted, weighty racket rather than a whippy one. The head measures 531 cm2, a normal size, and the thickness is 38 mm, the standard for this category. The frame construction is not published.

12k carbon on Multieva, a firm face with a split personality

The face is Carbon 12k. That is a firm, responsive surface that rewards a clean, committed swing. Underneath sits a Multieva core, which Bullpadel describes as a rubber that responds differently depending on impact intensity. Soft touch, soft answer. Hard hit, hard answer. On paper that pairing suits a player who defends patiently and then accelerates when the chance comes. The surface is listed as rough.

Professional on the label, heavy in the hand

The listed level is professional, and the weight runs from 365 to 375 g. That is heavy. Combined with the firm carbon face, this racket asks for good technique and a strong arm. If your arm is fragile, test it before you commit, or pick something softer and lighter. Not a beginner racket, not even close. Intermediate player who likes this profile? The Dunlop Nanomax Pro is listed for beginners and intermediates at 370 g. Its comfort and maneuverability ratings are low too, though.

What changed from the Vertex 05 Hybrid 26: a label, not a rebuild

On paper, the step from the Vertex 05 Hybrid 26 to the 27 is small. The core listing changed from MultiEva Core to Multieva, and the surface from Rough Top Skin to Rough. Those read as changed labels, not measured changes. The shape, face, thickness, balance label and weight range all stayed the same. One caveat: the level differs between the two listings. Professional here, advanced on the 26. The two listings may not describe the same target player. Treat the year-on-year story with care and compare them side by side before paying extra for the newer badge.

The brand's story, and what you can verify

Bullpadel's listing describes a new heart with a double diagonal bridge and a more triangular geometry, said to spread forces for greater stability. It also mentions technologies like VertexCore. These are brand claims, not measurements, and none of them appear in the published spec sheet. What you can check is simpler: hybrid shape, 265 mm balance, 365 to 375 g, Carbon 12k, Multieva, rough surface. Until someone tests this racket on court, that list is the honest basis for a decision.