“The Hack 02 Advance is Bullpadel's other budget masterstroke: value 86, the highest in this batch, for a head-light EVA build with a carbon-fibreglass face scoring power 80 against control 70.”
Overall it sits in the top 50% of 1,000 rackets we've tested — its value score ranks in the top 1%.
Power
Very High80
Control
High70
Maneuverability
High72
Sweet Spot
Good68
Comfort
Good68
Value
Very High86
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Inside the frame
Hack 02 Advance Specs
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Face weaveCarbon + Fibreglass
Carbon fibre weave density of the hitting face.
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CoreEVA
Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.
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ShapeRound
Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.
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SurfaceCarbon + Fibreglass
The texture of the outer face.
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Weight365–375g
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 point265 mm
Measured from the handle butt — higher = more head-heavy.
Scores from around the web
PadelReference
76/100
Padeful
79/100
Our verdict
The Hack 02 Advance is Bullpadel's other budget masterstroke: value 86, the highest in this batch, for a head-light EVA build with a carbon-fibreglass face scoring power 80 against control 70. The head-light tune makes the 375 g listing irrelevant in hand (maneuverability 72), the fibreglass content keeps comfort at a fair 68, and tolerance 68 forgives honestly. This is the Hack name translated to club reality at a price that embarrasses the mid-market. For improving players wanting maximum credible racket per euro, the Advance twins with the Vertex Advance as the segment's default answers.
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Full specification
ControlStandard
Shape
Round
Face weave
Carbon + Fibreglass
Core
EVA
Balance
265mm · Head-light
Weight
365–375g
Level
Advanced
Playing style
Control
Year
2026
The series story
Bullpadel Hack
The attacking line made famous by Paquito Navarro
The Bullpadel Hack is the attacking line that Paquito Navarro put on the map, and it has become one of the most consistently interesting families in our database. Where the Vertex is built almost entirely for players who want to finish points overhead at maximum pace, the Hack sits one step closer to the centre of the power-control spectrum. It loads up genuine finishing pace from the mid-court and at the net, but the face gives you enough feel to build points through the glass and stay composed under pressure when the rally refuses to end on your schedule.
The series runs in numbered generations, and the scoring trajectory across those generations is unusually clean. The Hack 03 era landed between 84 and 86 with us, solid numbers for a racket already well suited to intermediate-to-advanced attacking players who do not want to swing perfectly on every contact. The 2025 Paquito Navarro edition of the Hack 04 pushed that to 89, driven mainly by better stability on off-centre strikes and a noticeably larger sweet spot. The 2026 Hack 04 reached 91, the highest score that generation produced, and brought Betis and Advance editions into the family alongside the flagship frame.
The 2027 Hack 05 is the fifth generation and the new reference frame, scoring 89 on our score on the back of a genuinely new ExoAir frame and Air Power aerodynamics that convert swing speed into ball speed more efficiently than the 04 ever did. As with every Hack generation, it ships as three distinct builds rather than one racket: the standard diamond-shaped Hack 05 is the pure power option; the Hack 05 Hybrid swaps to a hybrid head and a shorter, lower balance point specifically for defensive players who need to counter-attack fast rather than swing for maximum pace; and the Hack 05 CMF keeps the diamond shape and high balance of the standard racket but softens the face material for a noticeably more comfortable strike, at a small cost to top-end power. They are three different tools built around the same core, not three competing versions of the same racket.
What holds the Hack together across its generations is a consistent design philosophy: an attacking construction that rewards players who want to finish overhead but can still play a composed bandeja or a vibora when the situation calls for it. Back-court players looking to push further up the court will find the Hack forgiving on the contacts that matter most, and the Hybrid and CMF trims exist specifically to widen who that applies to.
Which one should you buy?
The 2027 Hack 05 (89 on our score) is the current pick for players who want Bullpadel's purest expression of Hack power. If you're a defensive or counter-attacking player who wants that same DNA with far more control, the Hack 05 Hybrid (85 on our score) is the better fit, not a downgrade -- it's a genuinely different shape built for a different job. If your priority is arm comfort without losing much power, the Hack 05 CMF (85 on our score) is the one to buy instead of the standard diamond.
The 2026 Hack 04 at 91 on our score remains an excellent racket and, now that the 05 has launched, is the smart discounted buy: it is still the highest-scoring Hack we have tested and a genuine alternative to the Vertex 05 for attacking players who want a fraction more control. If you find the 2025 Paquito Navarro edition of the Hack 04 at a discount, that 89 on our score frame is still excellent value. The Hack 03 Paquito editions, scoring 84 to 86 with us, are now honest budget buys for developing attacking players who want the Hack character without the flagship cost. Skip any Hack 03 or 04 stock at near-full retail now that the 05 generation is on shelves.
Hack 05 pushes to a new generation number and 89 on our score, built around dynamic power and Air Power aerodynamics. Comfort and Hybrid trims broaden the family further.
This delivers genuinely exceptional value: real attacking power with head-light ease of handling, and a carbon-fibreglass face that keeps terms fair rather than punishing. It's earned its status as the default budget recommendation at this level. Control needs developing discipline to use well, and the fibreglass content mutes feedback compared to a pricier carbon face: serious attackers will likely graduate to something sharper within a couple of seasons.
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What level of player is the Hack 02 Advance designed for?
The Bullpadel Hack 02 Advance is built for Advanced players, scoring 78/100 overall in PRR's testing.
How much does the Hack 02 Advance cost and where can I buy it?
The Bullpadel Hack 02 Advance is priced from €99 at PadelProShop. See the price comparison above for the latest deals across every retailer we track.
What shape is the Hack 02 Advance and what does that mean on court?
The Bullpadel Hack 02 Advance has a round-shaped head, which spreads the sweet spot wider for consistent, forgiving contact — built for control and touch over raw power.
How much does the Hack 02 Advance weigh and what's its balance?
The Bullpadel Hack 02 Advance weighs 365–375g with a Head-light balance.
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