The XPLO 2027 is a heavy hybrid-shaped Bullpadel. It has a 507 cm2 head, a MultiEVA core and a 3K carbon face, listed at 365 to 375 g. On paper it is a medium-power, heavy hybrid for experienced players, and it will not be quick in the hand. No review of it has been found yet, so treat this as a read of the specs.
RBy Ruud Caris · facts checked 9 October 2026Choose it if
- you are an advanced or competitive player who wins points with smashes and wants weight behind the ball
- you want a hybrid shape with a head smaller than the older Xplo 26 diamond
- you can accept a heavy racket in return for a solid feel on overheads
Skip it if
- you want a racket that whips around quickly at the net, because the Bullpadel Neuron 25 has medium maneuverability and a lower weight minimum
- you are still learning the game and want a forgiving head, since the sweet spot reads low here
- you want a lower balance figure than the related Xplo 02 27, which lists 270 mm, because the Bullpadel Vertex 05 Geo 27 lists 260 mm
How it plays
Not enough specs yet for a play profile.
- Control Medium, helped by the MultiEVA core and the hybrid shape, so you get steady direction without a dedicated control build.
- Power Medium, with the hybrid shape and the heavy weight pushing it up, which suits players who generate their own pace.
- Comfort Medium, because the core and the softer carbon face help while the heavy weight works against them.
- Handling Low, almost entirely because of the weight, so quick exchanges at the net ask more from your wrist.
- Forgiveness Low, with no spec in the listing that widens it, so centred contact matters.
Specifications
Not published by the brand: balance, handle
Specs from padeldiscount.nl · checked 26 September 2026 · Spotted a wrong spec? Report it →
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Two steps matter here. From the Xplo 26 to the Xplo 02 27, the shape goes from diamond to hybrid. The head goes from 535 to 507 cm2. The balance goes from 265 to 270 mm. The face goes from 12K to 3K carbon. Weight and thickness stay the same, at 365 to 375 g and 38 mm. The link from the XPLO 25 to the Xplo 26 is doubtful, so it is not a version story. This XPLO 2027 listing matches the Xplo 02 27 on shape, head and face, but its own balance is not published. If you want the older diamond shape, look at the Xplo 26. If you want the hybrid, look at this one or the Xplo 02 27.
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Several Xplo rackets from 2026 and 2027 share one weight range, 365 to 375 g, one thickness, 38 mm, and one MultiEVA core. The names are what confuse buyers. This page sorts out which racket is which, then asks what the build of the XPLO 2027 means on court. No review of it has been found, so everything below is read from the specs.
XPLO 2027, Xplo 02 27 and Xplo 26: untangling the names
This page covers the racket listed as XPLO 2027. Its listing gives a hybrid shape, a 507 cm2 head, an X-Tend Carbon 3K face and a 3D Grain surface. Martín Di Nenno is named as the pro player.
The Xplo 02 27 is listed with the same hybrid shape, the same 507 cm2 head and the same 3K carbon face. It also lists a balance of 270 mm. Whether it is simply another label for this racket, you cannot tell from the listings alone. Do not assume it.
The Xplo 26 is a different shape: diamond, with a 535 cm2 head and a 265 mm balance. Same weight range, different racket.
Diamond out, hybrid in: what 507 cm2 changes against the Xplo 26
The tracked step runs from the Xplo 26 to the Xplo 02 27. The shape goes from diamond to hybrid. The head shrinks from 535 to 507 cm2. The balance moves from 265 to 270 mm. The face changes from 12K to 3K carbon.
What does that mean? A smaller head gives less room for error, so contact has to be cleaner. A hybrid is usually a bit more forgiving than a diamond, but the specs do not say how much. A balance of 270 mm is a little further towards the head, which on paper adds some leverage on overheads. The balance of this exact listing is not published, so use that figure as a guide only.
For the face, a source would be needed to say what 3K changes on court. None has been found, so there is nothing reliable to add.
3K carbon over MultiEVA: why control and power both read Medium
The meters on this page come from the specs. Control reads Medium because the MultiEVA core and the hybrid shape both raise it. Power reads Medium because the hybrid shape and the heavy weight raise it.
So this is not a pure attacker and not a pure control racket. It sits in the middle on both, and that is the honest reading. Comfort is Medium too. The core and the carbon-soft face help, the weight pulls it down. A retailer lists Vibradrive as the anti-vibration technology, which is aimed at the same thing. Whether your arm notices it is not something the specs can answer.
Power 100, Control 90, Maneuverability 80: Bullpadel's ratings against a Low meter
A web search turned up Bullpadel's own ratings: Power 100, Control 90 and Maneuverability 80. Treat them with care, because they come from a search and not from a shop listing. They are also the brand's view of its own racket.
They do not match the meters here. The brand puts power at the top. The meters say Medium. The brand gives maneuverability a fairly high figure. The meters say Low, because of the weight. The scales are different, so this is not a clean contradiction. Still, the lesson is the same: expect a racket that rewards a strong swing more than quick hands.
The sweet spot meter is Low and no spec in the listing raises it. Combined with the 507 cm2 head, that points to a racket that wants centred contact.
375 g at the top of the range: what the Custom Weight system leaves open
The weight range is 365 to 375 g. That is a heavy racket. The gap between the two ends is a real difference in the hand. You will not know where your own racket lands until you hold it.
The listing names a Custom Weight system. How much weight can be moved and where is not published here. Do you play several times a week? Is your shoulder not used to a heavy racket? Then check the weight on the label of the one you order. Weight is also the main reason maneuverability reads Low.
XPLO 2027, Vertex 05 Geo 27 or Neuron 25: picking your Bullpadel hybrid
The Vertex 05 Geo 27 has the same shape, weight range and meters as this racket. Its balance is listed at 260 mm, lower than the 270 mm of the Xplo 02 27. The direct comparison shows the rest.
The Neuron 25 is a different character. Its balance is 250 mm, its control meter is High and its power meter is Low. Maneuverability is Medium. Its weight starts at 355 g. If you want control and easier handling, look there. If you want the heavier, more attacking build, stay with the Xplo.
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Questions before you buy
Is the XPLO 2027 the same racket as the Xplo 02 27?
The two listings share the hybrid shape, the 507 cm2 head, the 3K carbon face and the weight range. Whether they are one racket under two names cannot be confirmed from the listings. Compare them in the shop before you order.
How does it differ from the Xplo 26?
The Xplo 26 is a diamond with a 535 cm2 head and a 265 mm balance. This one is a hybrid with a 507 cm2 head. Weight, at 365 to 375 g, and thickness, 38 mm, are the same.
Is it a racket for beginners?
Not on paper. A retailer lists it for advanced, competitive and professional players. The weight is high and the sweet spot meter reads Low, so it asks for clean technique.
Is it easy on the arm?
Comfort reads Medium. The core and the soft carbon face help, a retailer lists Vibradrive, and the heavy weight works against it. No reviewer has reported on arm comfort yet.
Is the XPLO 2027 worth the money right now?
Which shops deliver, and what shipping costs, depends on your country. The price comparison shows it for yours.
See all pricesHow heavy is it really?
The brand gives 365 to 375 g. That counts as heavy. Each racket can differ within that range.
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