Bullpadel Vertex 04

Technologies

Pros

• ✓The Xtend-Carbon 12K face over the Multieva core delivers a crisp, dry ball exit on the smash by 3: the ball comes off flat with minimal dwell time on the string bed, exactly what a smash into the back mesh demands The diamond shape with head-heavy balance concentrates mass up top, giving you hitting weight you can feel on the vibora and the topspin smash without having to overswing The rough Top Spin surface bites into the ball on cut and lifted shots, making spin bandejas and a vibora angled wide to the glass that much easier to produce Hesacore and VibraDrive tame the vibration you'd normally expect from a stiff 38 mm frame, a welcome relief during long sessions of blocking and dry volleys The Custom Weight system lets you fine-tune the weight distribution and dial in the maneuverability of a racket that ships at up to 375 g

Cons

• ✗The Multieva core in its medium-firm response wants your own arm speed behind it: on slow or off-centre balls the ball exit flattens out and you have to muscle the shot yourself The head-heavy balance forces earlier preparation on defence; scrambling off the back wall with your body turned, the extra grams weigh more than a blocking player would like A sweet spot that's already tight for a diamond shape punishes hits toward the throat or the tip with a wooden, boardy feel This isn't a racket for building points with lobs and patience: it punishes anyone who can't close out the point at the net

The Bullpadel Vertex 04 is designed for competition or pro-level players who prioritise performance and precision over comfort. Its diamond shape moves the sweet spot to the top of the face, giving more leverage and power at the cost of some tolerance. The high balance adds weight to the swing and pushes the racket toward an offensive profile. Its 365-375g weight range places it in the medium-weight group, the most common among amateur players.

Bullpadel Vertex 04 review: the diamond racket Juan Tello uses to close out points on Premier Padel

The Bullpadel Vertex 04 is the racket Juan Tello brings to the Premier Padel Tour: diamond shape, 38 mm frame, 365-375 g, Xtend-Carbon 12K face and Multieva core. The Premier Padel Tour Final edition mirrors his exact match racket with a metallic grey finish, gold accents and vibrant red trim.

This is a competition padel racket with no ambiguity about its purpose: everything about it is built to end the point up at the net.

Bullpadel Vertex 04 specs

What does Multieva actually add over a single-density core?

Multieva isn't a uniform slab of foam — it's a three-layer system that reacts differently depending on how hard you swing. On soft shots — a blocking volley, a defensive lob — the layers absorb and return the ball with more comfort than you'd expect from a 38 mm frame.

When the shot comes in hot, the layers compress and the response firms up: the flat smash comes off with no cushioning, the ball leaving the strings almost instantly. That variable behaviour is what separates this racket from a single-block hard EVA core, which punishes soft and hard hits alike.

Over that core, the Xtend-Carbon 12K face supplies the lateral stiffness a diamond shape needs so it doesn't twist on off-centre hits near the tip. The 12K weave sits in the middle ground: less dry-feeling than a high-count carbon face, livelier than a flexible one.

Shot by shot: how it plays

Smash. This is where the Vertex 04 earns its keep. The head-heavy balance and mass stacked up top generate hitting weight that lets you smash by 3 and go for the kick into the back mesh without overswinging. The flat smash comes out clean with minimal string deformation.

Vibora. The rough Top Spin surface bites into the ball on the lateral cut. A vibora angled wide to the glass comes off with real rotation, not just pace, so it stays low and skids away.

Bandeja. The 38 mm profile combined with Air Power's aerodynamic tuning helps you close the racket face above your head. The cut bandeja is controllable, though it demands technique that's already dialled in — this isn't a racket that forgives a lazy wrist.

Defence and off-the-back-wall exits. This is where it's least comfortable. With the balance up top you need to prepare earlier than usual; scrambling off the back wall with your body turned, you feel every gram. The rescue lob demands more of a push than it would with a round-shaped racket.

Volleys. The block is firm and dry, with no parasitic rebound thanks to the Hesacore and VibraDrive combo, which cuts vibration noticeably. The put-away volley comes out deep; the drop volley needs soft hands, since the core doesn't invite much cushioning.

What's new on the Vertex 04 versus the previous generation?

Bullpadel breaks the upgrade down into four concrete figures versus its predecessor:

1. 10% more reactive
2. 7.2% stiffer
3. 23% more aerodynamic
4. Sweet spot 8% larger

That lines up with what you feel on court: more stiffness means less energy lost on the smash, and better aerodynamics translate into a bandeja and vibora swing that cuts through the air more cleanly. The sweet spot remains the diamond shape's Achilles' heel — it's bigger, but it's still positioned high and still narrow.

Who is the Bullpadel Vertex 04 built for?

For a competitive player with their own arm speed, a well-grooved smash technique, and a clear intent to finish points at the net. If you generate your own power and want a racket that won't hold you back, this Bullpadel model fits the bill. If you rely on the racket to give you ball exit, you'll struggle with it.

The ideal profile:

• Advanced or competition level, with a shoulder and elbow used to the load
• A net player who steps in and closes points, not one who waits for the opponent's error
• A backhand or forehand capable of smashing by 3 and going for the kick
• Recommended partner: someone playing a more control-oriented, easier-exit racket who can sustain the rally while you hunt the winner

This isn't a racket for someone still building their smash, nor for a baseline grinder waiting on unforced errors.

Verdict: power with no excuses

The Vertex 04 does one thing and does it very well. At 365-375 g, head-heavy balance and a 38 mm frame, it delivers hitting weight that's hard to match in a diamond shape, and Multieva keeps that character from becoming unbearable on softer balls.

In return, it demands plenty. It demands early preparation on defence, it demands centred contact, and it demands an arm that can handle 375 g for three sets. Custom Weight lets you fine-tune the distribution and claw back some maneuverability, but it won't turn a diamond into a teardrop.

If you want the racket Juan Tello attacks with on tour and you're willing to pay the price on defence, the Bullpadel Vertex 04 delivers exactly what it promises. If you're unsure about your arm speed, there are more forgiving options within the Bullpadel range.