Bullpadel Vertex 05 Tour Final 25

Technologies

Pros

• ✓The X-Tend Carbon 12K fires back a dry, direct response on the smash by 3 and on the vibora: the ball comes out flat and fast whenever contact lands high on the face Diamond shape plus high balance stacks the mass up top, so a flat smash picks up extra yards without you having to muscle the arm The Top Spin sandy surface really bites into the ball: sliced touches and short topspin shots grab a kick that makes life awkward for your opponent's return The Ease Vibe system dampens vibration by up to 49%, which you'll notice on long net sessions where the hard impacts pile up one after another Custom Weight lets you tweak the weight and dial in balance to your liking, no need for badly-placed homemade lead tape

Cons

• ✗At 365-375g with a high balance, defending from the back of the court demands very early prep: get to the lob late and your own lob comes out short The sweet spot is small and sits high on the face; anything that catches near the throat feels dead and boardy off the strings Ball exit is on the tighter side: on cut bandejas and blocked volleys you have to supply the arm yourself, this racket won't hand you depth for free The stiffness in this build punishes elbow and shoulder if your smash technique isn't locked in yet; it's not a racket to learn how to hit on

The Bullpadel Vertex 05 Tour Final 25 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 05 Tour Final 25: the diamond racket Juan Tello closes points with in Barcelona

The Bullpadel Vertex 05 Tour Final 25 is the commemorative edition "el Gato" Juan Tello ties to the Premier Padel Finals in Barcelona: diamond shape, high balance, an X-Tend Carbon 12K face and a 365-375 gram weight range. A Multieva core, Top Spin sandy surface and Ease Vibe system round out a padel racket built for one job only: finishing points at the net.

Who is the Bullpadel Vertex 05 Tour Final 25 actually built for?

Competitive players with a smash technique that's already locked in. This is not a forgiving racket: the mass concentrated high on the face and the dry response of the 12K carbon demand that you get there in time and connect up top. If your smash is still chasing the ball instead of waiting for it, this Bullpadel model will punish every timing error.

Spec sheet

X-Tend Carbon 12K over Multieva: why this racket sounds so crisp

The 12K carbon weave gives a stiff surface that returns energy without flexing much. On court that means a short, sharp contact — none of that "sinking" feel you get from softer, more flexible faces.

Underneath, the Multieva core mixes different densities so the centre of the face has a touch more give than the edges. That's enough to stop the racket feeling totally dead, but it doesn't turn it into a soft, comfortable ride either — the overall feel stays firm.

Vertex Core and Air Power technology shape how the internal mass is distributed, pushing weight toward the head. Add the Carbontube in the frame structure and you get a racket that feels compact and transmits exactly what happens at impact — for better and for worse.

Ease Vibe is the sensible counterbalance: it cuts vibration by up to 49%, and that's where this model pulls away from other pure diamond shapes that start biting into your forearm after a long net-dominant match.

Shot by shot: where it shines and where it leaves you exposed

Flat smash and smash by 3. This is home turf. The high balance does the accelerating for you; you just need to guide it through. Ball speed off the strings is hard to match with rounder shapes, and the smash by 3 gets extra bounce height without forcing the wrist.

Vibora. The Top Spin sandy finish grips the ball noticeably. The vibora comes off with real side spin and a low bounce — exactly what you want to steal the point without risking a shot into the back glass.

Bandeja. This one takes work. Ball exit is contained here, so you need to supply the arm and cut through with conviction; ease off and the bandeja falls short, gifting the attack straight back to your opponents.

Off the back glass. The toughest shot of all. With the weight up top and a narrow sweet spot, a ball that hugs the glass and comes out low is hard to send back clean. You need to create distance earlier and adjust your body position, not just your arm.

Volleys and blocks. Strong on the aggressive, finishing volley; tighter on the blocked volley against fast balls — the racket doesn't absorb, it rebounds, which calls for a firm wrist.

Defence and the lob. A controlled lob demands anticipation. With 375 grams in hand and weight shifted toward the head, a late lob easily comes up short.

Five things that define this Vertex 05

1. Raw power up top, backed by diamond geometry.
2. A small sweet spot: precision is mandatory, not optional.
3. Plenty of topspin bite thanks to the sandy surface.
4. Controlled vibration via Ease Vibe and Vibradrive despite the carbon's stiffness.
5. Genuine customisation through Custom Weight and the Hesacore handle.

Hesacore and Custom Weight: two details that actually change how it plays

Hesacore spreads hand pressure across the grip instead of letting it bunch up at the base of the fingers. On a racket that transmits this much impact, it takes the edge off forearm fatigue come the third set.

Custom Weight, meanwhile, lets you add weight at specific points on the frame. Coming from a more manoeuvrable racket, loading the lower throat area first softens that head-heavy feel while you adapt.

Player profile: who should buy it, who shouldn't

This racket is built for the net player who attacks systematically, reads the lob well and can smash overhead without losing balance. It suits the backhand side nicely when you're the one closing out points.

As a pairing, it works best alongside a more defensive, point-building partner, because the Vertex 05 isn't built to sustain long rallies from the back of the court.

I wouldn't recommend it if you're carrying elbow niggles, if your game leans on glass exits and counter-attacking, or if you're still grooving your smash contact point.

Verdict: honest power that comes with a price tag

The Bullpadel Vertex 05 Tour Final 25 doesn't hide what it is. It delivers pro-tour power and serious ball bite, and in exchange it charges you in manoeuvrability, error tolerance and physical demand. It's Juan Tello's racket for a reason: it's built for a player who already knows how to smash.

If you're after a padel racket that helps you defend or forgives off-centre contact, look elsewhere. But if your smashes are missing that extra bit of pace and you've got the technique to control it, this is where you'll find it.