“The Hack line's standout feature is its CustomWeight system — up to 22g of 3g gel plates let advanced players tune swing weight precisely, on top of a genuinely solid all-court power-control base.”
Overall it sits in the top 31% of 1,000 rackets we've tested — its comfort score ranks in the top 4%.
Power
Very High82
Control
Very High80
Maneuverability
High76
Sweet Spot
High76
Comfort
High78
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81PRR Score
Inside the frame
Hack Advance Specs
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ShapeRound
Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.
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SurfaceFibreglass
The texture of the outer face.
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LevelAdvanced
Target player level for this racket.
Our verdict
The Hack line's standout feature is its CustomWeight system — up to 22g of 3g gel plates let advanced players tune swing weight precisely, on top of a genuinely solid all-court power-control base. PRR score: 81/100.
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Fibreglass
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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 PRR 89 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 (PRR 89) 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 (PRR 85) 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 (PRR 85) is the one to buy instead of the standard diamond.
The 2026 Hack 04 at PRR 91 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 PRR 89 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 PRR 89, built around dynamic power and Air Power aerodynamics. Comfort and Hybrid trims broaden the family further.
What level of player is the Hack Advance designed for?
The Bullpadel Hack Advance is built for Advanced players, scoring 81/100 overall in PRR's testing.
How much does the Hack Advance cost and where can I buy it?
The Bullpadel Hack Advance is priced from €102 at PadelProShop. See the price comparison above for the latest deals across every retailer we track.
What shape is the Hack Advance and what does that mean on court?
The Bullpadel Hack Advance has a round-shaped head, which spreads the sweet spot wider for consistent, forgiving contact — built for control and touch over raw power.
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