“The Vertex Junior 2026 is the diamond-profile member of Bullpadel's junior line, offered in a 335 to 345 g spread: power 70 with balanced terms (comfort 71, tolerance 72) and quick handling (73).”
Its value score ranks in the top 12% of 1,000 rackets we've tested.
Power
High70
Control
Good68
Maneuverability
High73
Sweet Spot
High72
Comfort
High71
Value
Very High80
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Control
Maneuverability
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Value
PRR Score
72PRR Score
Inside the frame
Vertex Junior Specs
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CoreEVA
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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Weight335–345g
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 point250 mm
Measured from the handle butt — higher = more head-heavy.
Scores from around the web
PadelReference
59/100
Padeful
83/100
Our verdict
The Vertex Junior 2026 is the diamond-profile member of Bullpadel's junior line, offered in a 335 to 345 g spread: power 70 with balanced terms (comfort 71, tolerance 72) and quick handling (73). Face documentation is incomplete. Value 80 continues the family's correct economics. The weight options are the practical differentiator at this age group, where six months changes everything. Between the Vertex juniors, this edition's spread and diamond geometry suit growing attackers best; the fixed-weight editions suit kids whose size has settled. All of them teach properly.
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Full specification
AttackerLightweight
Shape
Diamond
Face weave
Fibreglass
Core
EVA
Balance
250mm · Even
Weight
335–345g
Level
Advanced
Playing style
All-court
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 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 diamond-profile junior frame does something genuinely rare and right: actual weight options across a real spread, so growing bodies can get the fit correct. Balanced terms suit development well, and the diamond geometry teaches attacking shapes early. Face material isn't confirmed in our data, and power stays modest by design: plan the eventual graduation to adult frames as your junior's game matures.
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What level of player is the Vertex Junior designed for?
The Bullpadel Vertex Junior is built for Advanced players, scoring 72/100 overall in PRR's testing.
How much does the Vertex Junior cost and where can I buy it?
The Bullpadel Vertex Junior is priced from €72 at PadelProShop. See the price comparison above for the latest deals across every retailer we track.
What shape is the Vertex Junior and what does that mean on court?
The Bullpadel Vertex Junior 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 Junior weigh and what's its balance?
The Bullpadel Vertex Junior weighs 335–345g with a Even balance.
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