Overall it sits in the top 3% of 1,000 rackets we've tested — its control score ranks in the top 8%.
Power
Very High85
Control
Very High82
Maneuverability
High76
Sweet Spot
High70
Comfort
High71
Value
High76
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Control
Maneuverability
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Sweet Spot
Value
PRR Score
90PRR Score
Inside the frame
Neuron 02 Cloud Specs
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CoreEVA Soft
Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.
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ShapeHybrid
Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.
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SurfaceFibreglass
The texture of the outer face.
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Weight365–375g
Frame weight (unstrung, without handle wrap).
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BalanceEven
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.
Our verdict
The Neuron 02 Cloud is the gentle one in the family, and that is a compliment. The fibreglass face over an EVA core takes the edge off the strike: comfort 71 and tolerance 70 are the friendliest numbers in the Neuron range, and the hybrid shape with even balance keeps everything where your hands expect it. You still get power 85, which finishes points at club level with room to spare, and control 82 keeps bandejas and blocks composed. Value 76 seals it. For advanced players who want the Neuron feel without the full stiffness bill, the Cloud is quietly excellent.
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Full specification
ControlStandardForgiving
Shape
Hybrid
Face weave
Fibreglass
Core
EVA Soft
Balance
265mm · Even
Weight
365–375g
Level
Advanced
Playing style
Control
Year
2026
The series story
Bullpadel Neuron
Fede Chingotto's control line
The Bullpadel Neuron is Fede Chingotto's signature line, and it carries his fingerprints in every aspect of how it plays. Chingotto built his reputation as one of padel's most composed back-court players, someone who wins points through placement and patience rather than brute power overhead. The Neuron reflects that philosophy completely. While the Vertex and Hack families chase maximum smash impact, this line is built for players who want to construct points from the back, stay consistent under pressure, and place the ball through the glass with precision rather than force.
The original 2025 Neuron arrived at PRR 90 and immediately positioned itself among the best control rackets we have tested. Bullpadel also offered a Cloud comfort trim alongside it, softening the response for players who prioritise feel over outright precision. The 2026 generation, the Neuron 02, sharpened the formula and scored PRR 92. Bullpadel released Premier Padel and Chingotto editions across that family, each with subtle tuning but the same core character. Then the Neuron 02 Edge pushed things further still, reaching PRR 93, which puts it at the joint-top of our entire database.
What makes the Neuron family genuinely unusual is that it proves a control-first racket can be a first-choice weapon rather than a compromise. Players who use the bandeja as their primary attacking shot, who prefer a composed bajada over a contested smash, and who want to stay in rallies rather than force the issue overhead will find the round-face construction built exactly for how they play. It does not load up genuine finishing pace, and it is not trying to. Its precision at the net and through the glass is more than enough to win points.
Which one should you buy?
For 2027, start with the Neuron 02 Edge (PRR 87) if precision and offensive angles are your priority -- the geometric head shape is still the family's sharpest tool for control-first attacking play. If you want that same control DNA in a friendlier, more manageable package, the 2027 mainline Neuron (PRR 86) is genuinely the better buy for most players: it trades a little of Edge's edge (literally) for a more even balance and noticeably easier handling. The Neuron 02 CMF (PRR 85) is the pick specifically if you want Edge's geometric shape and offensive angle but find the standard Edge's HardEVA core too harsh on your arm over a long session -- it's the same shape with a softer, more forgiving face.
If control-first padel is your game and budget matters more than having the newest frame, the 2026 Neuron 02 Edge (PRR 93) and standard Neuron 02 (PRR 92) both remain exceptional and are only getting more discounted now the 2027 range has launched -- PRR 92-93 is still some of the best control-racket scoring in our entire database. The original 2025 Neuron (PRR 90) is a compelling buy for players stepping into control padel on a tighter budget. The Cloud trims across every generation trade a small amount of placement precision for added comfort; they make sense if you play long sessions or are managing elbow issues, but if you are healthy and chasing performance, stick with the standard versions.
The gentle one in the family, and that's praise: the flexing face takes the edge off the strike, making this the friendliest Neuron on the arm and the most forgiving of off-centre contact, with placement you can trust. The trade-offs are honest: feedback is less crisp than the carbon-faced versions, finishing pace is club-level rather than tour-level, and committed attackers may find it slightly polite.
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