“The Vertex 03 CTR was the control conversion of Bullpadel's then-flagship attack platform, and the card still reads well: control 82 with comfort 75 and tolerance 76, kind numbers wrapped in Vertex build quality, with power 70 stating the conversion's honest price.”
Overall it sits in the top 37% of 1,000 rackets we've tested — its control score ranks in the top 8%.
Power
High70
Control
Very High82
Maneuverability
High74
Sweet Spot
High76
Comfort
High75
Value
High78
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Inside the frame
VERTEX 03 CTR Specs
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Face weaveCarbon 12K
Carbon fibre weave density of the hitting face.
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CoreIncorporates Foam Multilayer 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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SurfaceCarbon 12K
The texture of the outer face.
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LevelAdvanced
Target player level for this racket.
Our verdict
The Vertex 03 CTR was the control conversion of Bullpadel's then-flagship attack platform, and the card still reads well: control 82 with comfort 75 and tolerance 76, kind numbers wrapped in Vertex build quality, with power 70 stating the conversion's honest price. Full specification is unconfirmed in our data, so weight, shape and materials go unverified; treat the demo as the spec sheet. Value 78 reflects where old stock has settled. For patient players who like the idea of flagship construction pointed at placement, remaining CTR stock is a reasonable, increasingly rare find.
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Full specification
ControlBalanced
Shape
Round
Face weave
Carbon 12K
Core
Incorporates Foam Multilayer EVA
Level
Advanced
Playing style
Control
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 84 on our score 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 our 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 launched in 2025-2026 at 93 on our score, the highest score we have given any Vertex. The 2027 refresh of the mainline settles at 87 on our score with a more even balance point built for genuine baseline-to-net versatility rather than pure attack, and it now anchors a wider family of five distinct builds rather than one frame with trims bolted on. The Vertex 05 Geo reshapes the head geometrically for the largest sweet spot in the whole family and leans back toward outright power (86 on our score). The Vertex 05 Hybrid takes the shortest balance point in the range and is purpose-built for baseline control (86 on our score). The Vertex 05 W is Delfi Brea's lighter, women's-specific build of the same power-diamond DNA (83 on our score). Across our database, the Vertex family has more published rackets than any other series, and the numbered generation remains the reference frame that every other Bullpadel power racket gets measured against.
Which one should you buy?
The 2027 Vertex 05 (87 on our score) is the pick if you want a genuinely versatile, current-generation Vertex that plays from the baseline as comfortably as it attacks at the net. If you want the outright power the Vertex name is known for, the Vertex 05 Geo (86 on our score) is the better choice -- its geometric head trades a little control for the largest sweet spot in the family, so it hits hard without being unforgiving. If your game is built around defensive consistency and quick hands rather than finishing power, the Vertex 05 Hybrid (86 on our score) is the one to buy instead. Delfi Brea's Vertex 05 W (83 on our score) is the pick for a lighter, women's-specific build of the same attacking character.
The 2025-2026 Vertex 05 mainline (93 on our score) is still an outstanding racket and, now discounted, is genuinely the best-value pure-power buy in the whole Bullpadel catalogue if you can find stock -- it remains the single highest score any Vertex has posted with us. The Vertex 04 (89 on our score) is the smart budget buy while stock lasts. Step back to the Vertex 03 (84 on our score) only at a steep discount; it is the most demanding generation in the line.
The generation that cemented the modern Vertex formula: full diamond shape, aggressive high balance, and a stiff carbon face built for smash-first padel. 84 on our score.
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. 89 on our score.
The current flagship, headlined by Juan Tello's edition (93 on our score). Geo, Hybrid and Light variants widen the family; the mainline stays a pure attacking frame.
This is the control conversion of Bullpadel's then-flagship attack platform, and the card genuinely reads well: control leads with comfort and tolerance both kind, all wrapped in proper Vertex build quality. It's a legitimately patient racket wearing an aggressive badge. Power states the honest price of that conversion: finishing pace is your own architecture to build, not the frame's gift. Full specification is unconfirmed in our data, and being older stock, inspect condition and available options before buying.
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What level of player is the VERTEX 03 CTR designed for?
The Bullpadel VERTEX 03 CTR is built for Advanced players, scoring 80/100 overall in PRR's testing.
How much does the VERTEX 03 CTR cost and where can I buy it?
The Bullpadel VERTEX 03 CTR is priced from €131 at PadelProShop. See the price comparison above for the latest deals across every retailer we track.
What shape is the VERTEX 03 CTR and what does that mean on court?
The Bullpadel VERTEX 03 CTR 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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