Bullpadel Vertex 04 2025 Reviews

Has owned both it and the Xplo: more control and lots of power, but much less manoeuvrable than the Xplo.

Quick volley handling, predictable control and heavy sliced shots are enjoyable. Flat attacks and slower-paced defence need more input, while mishits lose depth. He tested a 360 g racket with the Hesacore removed.

In their test, precise placement, spin and controlled víboras earn praise. The broad face can feel cumbersome in fast volley exchanges, and flat smashes lack punch. They tested without the Hesacore.

Volleys feel controlled, with useful spin and a wider sweet spot. Flat power is limited and the Hesacore feels too squishy. He tested with an adhesive protector and dampeners moved higher, at roughly 379 g.

After a Counter Viper and a Speed Motion, finds the Vertex 04 2025 by far the best: very manoeuvrable, a huge sweet spot, great for volleys, lobs and placement, though not a smash racket.

The controlled blocks and flat volleys appeal, along with effective spin on víboras and kick smashes. The drier response and less forgiving sweet spot make off-centre defence harder than with the previous model.

The precise blocks and wall exits, useful spin and reduced vibration appeal. He finds it easy to handle, but the central sweet spot is awkward for his high-face kick-smash contact, and he misses extra finishing power.

The defensive depth, controllable blocks and strong overheads appeal when he hits the central or upper face. Contact toward the sides loses noticeable depth, so clean positioning matters despite the generous sweet spot.