“The Vertex Jr Girl 26 is the round-profile sibling of Bullpadel's junior performance pair: 335 g, head-light, with a fibreglass face scoring control 72 with kind terms (comfort 72, tolerance 73) and quick handling (74).”
Its value score ranks in the top 4% of 1,000 rackets we've tested.
Power
Good68
Control
High72
Maneuverability
High74
Sweet Spot
High73
Comfort
High72
Value
Very High82
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72PRR Score
Inside the frame
Vertex Jr Girl 26 Specs
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CoreEVA
Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.
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ShapeRound
Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.
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SurfaceFibreglass
The texture of the outer face.
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Weight335g
Frame weight (unstrung, without handle wrap).
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BalanceEven
Balance point determines power vs. control trade-off.
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LevelBeginner
Target player level for this racket.
Scores from around the web
PadelReference
77/100
Our verdict
The Vertex Jr Girl 26 is the round-profile sibling of Bullpadel's junior performance pair: 335 g, head-light, with a fibreglass face scoring control 72 with kind terms (comfort 72, tolerance 73) and quick handling (74). Power 68 rewards developing shots without consequences. Value 82 leads the junior segment's arithmetic. Between the two Vertex juniors the choice mirrors adult identity: the W's diamond teaches attacking shapes, this round edition teaches all-court balance. Both tick the checklist completely; competitive girls stepping toward performance padel are well served by either.
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Full specification
AttackerLightweight
Shape
Round
Face weave
Fibreglass
Core
EVA
Balance
Even
Weight
335g
Level
Beginner
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 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.
This is genuinely the round counterpart to Bullpadel's junior performance pair: kind terms run throughout comfort and tolerance for young arms, and the round profile teaches all-court balance rather than a narrow attacking style. Genuine Bullpadel junior quality carries through. Power stays modest by design, rewarding developing shots safely — juniors outgrow frames fast, so plan ahead, and the diamond-shaped sibling in the same pair teaches attackers better if that's the direction your junior is heading.
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What level of player is the Vertex Jr Girl 26 designed for?
The Bullpadel Vertex Jr Girl 26 is built for Beginner players, scoring 72/100 overall in PRR's testing.
What shape is the Vertex Jr Girl 26 and what does that mean on court?
The Bullpadel Vertex Jr Girl 26 has a round-shaped head, which spreads the sweet spot wider for consistent, forgiving contact — built for control and touch over raw power.
How much does the Vertex Jr Girl 26 weigh and what's its balance?
The Bullpadel Vertex Jr Girl 26 weighs 335g with a Even balance.
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