Overall it sits in the top 40% of 1,000 rackets we’ve tested — its sweet spot score ranks in the top 7%.
Power
High70
Control
Very High80
Maneuverability
High76
Sweet Spot
High78
Comfort
High76
Value
High78
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Inside the frame
Vertex 03 Cmf Xseries Smu Specs
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CoreMultilayer EVA
Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.
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ShapeRound
Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.
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Weight355g
Frame weight (unstrung, without handle wrap).
Scores from around the web
PadelReference
81/100
Our verdict
The Vertex 03 CMF XSeries SMU is a curiosity worth understanding: Vertex branding on a 355 g multilayer-foam build tuned entirely for kindness. Control 80, tolerance 78 and comfort 76 lead the card, maneuverability 76 keeps it punctual, and power 70 states plainly that this is not the Vertex of legend. It is, instead, one of Bullpadel's friendlier frames wearing the family's fiercest name. Value 78 is honest. For lighter-armed players and control-first intermediates drawn to the badge, it is a genuinely good racket; just walk in knowing which Vertex you are buying.
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Full specification
AttackerStandard
Shape
Round
Core
Multilayer EVA
Weight
355g
Level
Intermediate
Playing style
Power
Year
2026
The series story
Bullpadel Vertex
Bullpadel's flagship power line
The Bullpadel Vertex is the brand's flagship power line and one of the most consistent shapes in professional padel. Every generation holds to the same core brief: full diamond shape, Bullpadel's stiffest carbon layups, and a high balance point built for attacking players who want to finish points overhead. The silhouette has barely changed since the line launched, and that consistency is exactly the point.
We have tracked the Vertex since the 03 generation, which scored PRR 84 and locked in the modern formula. It was a stiff, smash-first frame with little interest in compromise, built for players who construct points from the back-court and close them out with pace through the glass or overhead. The Vertex 04 moved things on meaningfully: better weight distribution, a sweet spot that stopped punishing off-centre contact quite so hard, and a PRR score of 89. That generation also spawned Comfort and limited player editions, which showed Bullpadel thinking seriously about the range of players who reach for the Vertex name.
The Vertex 05 is the current flagship. The Juan Tello edition sits at PRR 93, the highest score we have given any Vertex and among the strongest results in our entire diamond-shape database. Geo, Hybrid and Light variants round out the family and bring that diamond DNA to players who want the series' attacking character without the full stiffness of the mainline. Across our database, the Vertex family has more published rackets than any other series. The core numbered generation remains the reference frame: a pure attacking tool that loads up genuine finishing pace and rewards players who stay composed under pressure at the net.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Vertex 05 at full price if you want the current reference power frame. The Juan Tello edition scores PRR 93 and is the best Vertex we have tested. Be honest with yourself before you order: this is a racket for players who construct points from the back-court and finish them overhead or through the glass. If that describes your game, nothing in the Vertex line touches it.
The Vertex 04 (PRR 89) is the smart buy while stock lasts. It has nearly identical attacking DNA and has been discounted regularly since the 05 launched. Step back to the Vertex 03 (PRR 84) only at a steep discount; it is the most demanding generation in the line and the gap to the 04 is real and noticeable. If the mainline feels too stiff or too unforgiving on off-pace contact, look seriously at the Comfort or Hybrid editions: they carry the Vertex shape and most of its power, but they give back-court players a little more room when the vibora does not land quite on the sweetspot.
The generation that cemented the modern Vertex formula: full diamond shape, aggressive high balance, and a stiff carbon face built for smash-first padel. PRR 84.
A meaningful update — better weight distribution and a slightly more forgiving sweet spot without giving up top-end power. Spawned Comfort and limited player editions. PRR 89.
The current flagship, headlined by Juan Tello's edition (PRR 93). Geo, Hybrid and Light variants widen the family; the mainline stays a pure attacking frame.
Don't buy this expecting the attacking Vertex reputation — this special-make-up edition takes the name in a completely different direction: control and tolerance lead the card, the light build stays punctual and easy through a whole session, and Bullpadel's construction quality is fully present in a gentler tune. Power finishes selectively, through placement rather than force. Know what you're buying before you commit to the badge, and note that SMU editions tend to have patchy availability.
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What level of player is the Vertex 03 Cmf Xseries Smu designed for?
The Bullpadel Vertex 03 Cmf Xseries Smu is built for Intermediate players, scoring 80/100 overall in PRR's testing.
How much does the Vertex 03 Cmf Xseries Smu cost and where can I buy it?
The Bullpadel Vertex 03 Cmf Xseries Smu is priced from €100 at PadelNuestro. See the price comparison above for the latest deals across every retailer we track.
What shape is the Vertex 03 Cmf Xseries Smu and what does that mean on court?
The Bullpadel Vertex 03 Cmf Xseries Smu 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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