“This carries the Vertex 05's diamond shape and power identity, built around a multilayer EVA core and Bullpadel's Fibrix face for genuine attacking output with a slightly more even balance than the line's most aggressive variants.”
Overall it sits in the top 45% of 1,000 rackets we've tested.
Power
Very High82
Control
High76
Maneuverability
High72
Sweet Spot
High70
Comfort
High74
Value
High72
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PRR Score
79PRR Score
Inside the frame
Vertex 05 CMF Specs
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CoreEVA Multilayer
Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.
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ShapeDiamond
Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.
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SurfaceFibreglass
The texture of the outer face.
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Weight365g
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
This carries the Vertex 05's diamond shape and power identity, built around a multilayer EVA core and Bullpadel's Fibrix face for genuine attacking output with a slightly more even balance than the line's most aggressive variants. It suits an advanced player who wants real pace from the diamond shape without the most extreme, unforgiving version of it.
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Full specification
AttackerStandardBalanced
Shape
Diamond
Face weave
Fibreglass
Core
EVA Multilayer
Balance
265mm · Even
Weight
365g
Level
Advanced
Playing style
Power
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 launched in 2025-2026 at PRR 93, the highest score we have given any Vertex. The 2027 refresh of the mainline settles at PRR 87 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 (PRR 86). The Vertex 05 Hybrid takes the shortest balance point in the range and is purpose-built for baseline control (PRR 86). The Vertex 05 W is Delfi Brea's lighter, women's-specific build of the same power-diamond DNA (PRR 83). 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 (PRR 87) 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 (PRR 86) 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 (PRR 86) is the one to buy instead. Delfi Brea's Vertex 05 W (PRR 83) is the pick for a lighter, women's-specific build of the same attacking character.
The 2025-2026 Vertex 05 mainline (PRR 93) 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 (PRR 89) is the smart budget buy while stock lasts. Step back to the Vertex 03 (PRR 84) 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. 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.
A slightly more manageable Vertex 05, still built to attack
This keeps the Vertex line's diamond identity and genuine attacking output, just with a touch more balance than the family's most committed power builds. It still asks for real technique to control that pace, so it's not a racket to learn on. For an advanced player who wants Vertex power without the most extreme handling, this is a sound pick within a crowded family.
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What level of player is the Vertex 05 CMF designed for?
The Vertex 05 CMF is built for Advanced players, scoring 79/100 overall in PRR's testing.
What shape is the Vertex 05 CMF and what does that mean on court?
The Vertex 05 CMF 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 Vertex 05 CMF weigh and what's its balance?
The Vertex 05 CMF weighs 365g with a Even balance.
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