Overall it sits in the top 2% of 1,000 rackets we’ve tested — its power score ranks in the top 4%.
Power
Exceptional90
Control
Very High81
Maneuverability
High71
Sweet Spot
Good66
Comfort
Good67
Value
High70
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Inside the frame
Vertex 05 Hybrid Specs
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Face weaveCarbon 12K
Carbon fibre weave density of the hitting face.
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CoreMultilayer EVA
Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.
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ShapeHybrid
Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.
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SurfaceCarbon 12K
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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LevelProfessional
Target player level for this racket.
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Balance point265 mm
Measured from the handle butt — higher = more head-heavy.
Scores from around the web
PadelReference
83/100
Padeful
86/100
Our verdict
The Vertex 05 Hybrid is the version of Bullpadel's power flagship for players who kept demoing the standard 05 and wishing it listened more. The hybrid head and even balance calm the frame between shots, the Carbon 12K face adds a denser, more informative strike, and control climbs to 81 while power stays a serious 90. Comfort 67 and tolerance 66 mean it is still unmistakably a Vertex: firm, demanding, honest. Maneuverability 71 is workable at the net with decent preparation. For professional-level players who attack in combinations rather than single blows, this is arguably the smartest 05.
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Full specification
AttackerStandardBalancedPro Tour
Shape
Hybrid
Face weave
Carbon 12K
Core
Multilayer EVA
Balance
265mm · Even
Weight
365–375g
Level
Professional
Playing style
Power
Year
2025
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.
For players who kept demoing the standard Vertex and wishing it listened more: the hybrid head and even balance calm the frame between shots, the face gives detailed feedback on touch shots, and you barely give up any hitting power for it. The most complete frame in the family. Still firm across sessions, still modest on mishit forgiveness, and it costs flagship money in every colourway.
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What level of player is the Vertex 05 Hybrid designed for?
The Bullpadel Vertex 05 Hybrid is built for Professional players, scoring 91/100 overall in PRR's testing.
How much does the Vertex 05 Hybrid cost and where can I buy it?
The Bullpadel Vertex 05 Hybrid is priced from €192 at PadelProShop. See the price comparison above for the latest deals across every retailer we track.
How much does the Vertex 05 Hybrid weigh and what's its balance?
The Bullpadel Vertex 05 Hybrid weighs 365–375g with a Even balance.
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