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Elite Limited Rome Edition Review (2026)

Elite Limited Rome Edition

Review updated July 2026

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“Elite Limited Rome Edition is Gemma Triay official racket for the Italy Major, and it plays like her game: a lighter, head-light build with a PrismLock frame that blocks torsion so control stays precise even under pressure.”

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Elite Limited Rome Edition padel racket, Teardrop shape
83PRR Score
Elite Limited Rome Edition355g · Head-light · EVA Multilayer
83/100
PRR Score
Teardrop
Shape
EVA Multilayer
Core
Head-light
Balance
Performance

Power, Control & Comfort Scores

Overall it sits in the top 22% of 1,000 rackets we've tested — its control score ranks in the top 3%.

Power
High78
Control
Very High86
Maneuverability
Very High80
Sweet Spot
High72
Comfort
High76
Value
Good62
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Inside the frame

Elite Limited Rome Edition Specs

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CoreEVA Multilayer

Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.

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ShapeTeardrop

Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.

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SurfaceFibreglass

The texture of the outer face.

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Weight355g

Frame weight (unstrung, without handle wrap).

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BalanceHead-light

Balance point determines power vs. control trade-off.

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LevelAdvanced

Target player level for this racket.

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Balance point260 mm

Measured from the handle butt — higher = more head-heavy.

Our verdict

Elite Limited Rome Edition is Gemma Triay official racket for the Italy Major, and it plays like her game: a lighter, head-light build with a PrismLock frame that blocks torsion so control stays precise even under pressure. This is a teardrop built for players who want to direct the ball, not just hit it hard, with enough manoeuvrability to stay comfortable at the net.

We loved
  • Control 86 backed by a torsion-resistant PrismLock frame - precision holds up under pace
  • Head-light balance keeps the racket fast through volleys and defensive exchanges
  • Worn by the current world number one - genuine tour pedigree, not just branding
Worth knowing
  • Premium price for a limited edition - the standard Elite likely offers similar play for less
  • Control-first players will love it, but pure power hitters may want more mass
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Five direct comparisons — the closest frames in its own line, the rivals it competes with, and this season's stand-out.

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Full specification
ControlStandardBalanced
ShapeTeardrop
Face weaveFibreglass
CoreEVA Multilayer
Balance260mm · Head-light
Weight355g
LevelAdvanced
Playing styleControl
The series story

Bullpadel Elite

Gemma Triay's do-everything racket, now in its second generation

The Bullpadel Elite is Gemma Triay's line, and it has run under two different names across its history -- worth knowing so the family tree makes sense. It started as the Elite Light W (2023, PRR 81), a women's-specific hybrid. The Elite W generation followed with the 2025 edition (PRR 87) and 2026 edition (PRR 88, the series' best score to date), plus a limited Rome Edition (PRR 83) along the way. For 2027, Bullpadel dropped the 'W' from the name and relaunched the line as the Elite 02 (PRR 85) -- Triay's racket, same core versatile-hybrid identity, new generation number.

Every generation shares the same brief: a hybrid shape and even balance built for a genuinely versatile, all-styles game rather than a specialist power or control tool -- the racket for a player who needs to do everything well rather than one thing brilliantly.

Which one should you buy?

Be straightforward with yourself on this one: the 2026 Elite W (PRR 88) is the highest-scoring racket this line has ever produced, and if you can still find it, it beats the new 2027 Elite 02 (PRR 85) on our numbers. The 2027 Elite 02 is the current generation and gets Bullpadel's latest Total Channel aerodynamics, but it does not yet beat its predecessor in our testing -- buy it for the new-generation construction and updated fit, not because it scores higher. The 2025 Elite W (PRR 87) is excellent value once discounted. The original Elite Light W (PRR 81) and the limited Rome Edition (PRR 83) are now dated relative to the rest of the family.

  1. 2023

    The line's origin as a women's-specific hybrid. PRR 81.

  2. 2025

    PRR 87 -- a clear step up in performance.

  3. 2026

    PRR 88 -- the series' best score, and still the one to beat.

  4. 2027

    Renamed and renumbered as the Elite 02, same player, new generation. PRR 85.

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The PRR takePRR Team

Gemma Triay's control-first Major racket

This carries Gemma Triay's own Major-edition build, and it plays like a racket meant to direct the ball rather than just strike it hard. The lighter, head-light teardrop shape and Bullpadel's torsion-resistant frame keep control precise even when the pace picks up, and it stays genuinely comfortable at the net rather than feeling like a compromise. A strong pick for a player who wants a tour-player's control racket without needing tour-player timing to get the best from it.

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Common questions

FAQ

What level of player is the Elite Limited Rome Edition designed for?

The Elite Limited Rome Edition is built for Advanced players, scoring 83/100 overall in PRR's testing.

What shape is the Elite Limited Rome Edition and what does that mean on court?

The Elite Limited Rome Edition has a teardrop (hybrid) head, blending the power of a diamond with the control of a round shape for an all-court balance.

How much does the Elite Limited Rome Edition weigh and what's its balance?

The Elite Limited Rome Edition weighs 355g with a Head-light balance.

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