“The Black Dragon 4.0 leads with a punchy, mid-low balance that generates surprising pace for a round-shaped racket, making it a genuine hybrid option for advanced players who want power without fully sacrificing comfort.”
78/100
PRR Score
Round
Shape
eva-foam
Core
Head-light
Balance
Performance
Every metric, scored out of 100.
Power
Very High82
Control
High72
Maneuverability
High76
Sweet Spot
High74
Comfort
High75
Value
High76
PRR Score
78PRR Score
Inside the frame
What's inside
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Coreeva-foam
Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.
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ShapeRound
Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.
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BalanceHead-light-balance
Balance point determines power vs. control trade-off.
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LevelAdvanced
Target player level for this racket.
Our verdict
The Black Dragon 4.0 leads with a punchy, mid-low balance that generates surprising pace for a round-shaped racket, making it a genuine hybrid option for advanced players who want power without fully sacrificing comfort. The EVA foam core keeps vibration manageable over long sessions and the round head boosts the sweet spot compared to Bullpadel's diamond offerings, though ball placement demands deliberate technique rather than rewarding casual swings. Players transitioning from control rackets toward more aggressive play will find it a compelling step up, though at its price point it faces stiff competition from more established models in Bullpadel's own Hack and Vertex lines.
