“Hack has been Bullpadel's best-selling power racket for a decade, and the 05 pushes that identity into what the brand calls 'dynamic power' -- energy generated by real racket-head speed rather than just mass.”
Overall it sits in the top 4% of 1,000 rackets we've tested — its power score ranks in the top 1%.
Power
Exceptional93
Control
High72
Maneuverability
Good62
Sweet Spot
Average58
Comfort
Good60
Value
Good68
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PRR Score
89PRR Score
Inside the frame
Hack 05 2027 Paquito Navarro Specs
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Face weaveTricarbon 18K
Carbon fibre weave density of the hitting face.
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CoreMultiEva (HackCore)
Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.
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ShapeDiamond
Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.
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SurfaceTricarbon 18K
The texture of the outer face.
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Weight365–375g
Frame weight (unstrung, without handle wrap).
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BalanceHead-heavy
Balance point determines power vs. control trade-off.
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LevelProfessional
Target player level for this racket.
Our verdict
Hack has been Bullpadel's best-selling power racket for a decade, and the 05 pushes that identity into what the brand calls 'dynamic power' -- energy generated by real racket-head speed rather than just mass. Tricarbon 18K faces and a high, 26.5cm balance point put this firmly in professional-diamond territory: power 93 is about as high as this range goes, but it comes with the trade-offs you'd expect. Comfort and tolerance sit low because that's the price of a frame built purely to finish points.
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Full specification
AttackerStandardBalancedPro Tour
Shape
Diamond
Face weave
Tricarbon 18K
Core
MultiEva (HackCore)
Balance
Head-heavy
Weight
365–375g
Level
Professional
Playing style
Power
Year
2027
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. Then the 2026 Hack 04 reached 91, the highest score this series has produced, and brought Betis and Advance editions into the family alongside the flagship frame.
What holds the Hack together across its generations is a consistent design philosophy: hybrid-leaning diamond shape, construction that rewards attacking 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. The 2026 version simply does that better than any Hack before it.
Which one should you buy?
The 2026 Hack 04 at PRR 91 is the clear first pick. It is the best Hack we have tested and a genuine alternative to the Vertex 05 for attacking players who want a fraction more control in the construction of points without giving up the pace needed to finish overhead. Buy it at full price without hesitation if your game sits on the power-first end and you want a racket that rewards net presence. If you find the 2025 Paquito Navarro edition at a discount, that PRR 89 frame is still excellent and worth the money at reduced pricing. The Hack 03 Paquito editions, scoring 84 to 86 with us, are now honest value buys for developing attacking players who want the Hack character without the flagship cost. Skip any Hack 03 stock at near-full retail when the 2026 generation is this accessible.
What level of player is the Hack 05 2027 Paquito Navarro designed for?
The Bullpadel Hack 05 2027 Paquito Navarro is built for Professional players, scoring 89/100 overall in PRR's testing.
How much does the Hack 05 2027 Paquito Navarro cost and where can I buy it?
The Bullpadel Hack 05 2027 Paquito Navarro is priced from €350 at PadelProShop. See the price comparison above for the latest deals across every retailer we track.
What shape is the Hack 05 2027 Paquito Navarro and what does that mean on court?
The Bullpadel Hack 05 2027 Paquito Navarro has a diamond-shaped head, which concentrates weight toward the top of the frame for maximum power on smashes and overheads — at some cost to the size of the sweet spot.
How much does the Hack 05 2027 Paquito Navarro weigh and what's its balance?
The Bullpadel Hack 05 2027 Paquito Navarro weighs 365–375g with a Head-heavy balance.
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