“The Xplo Premier 26 hits far harder than its friendly hybrid outline suggests.”
90/100
PRR Score
Hybrid
Shape
EVA
Core
Even
Balance
Performance
Every metric, scored out of 100.
Overall it sits in the top 3% of 1,000 rackets we’ve tested — its power score ranks in the top 2%.
Power
Exceptional92
Control
High74
Maneuverability
Good68
Sweet Spot
Good63
Comfort
Good64
Value
High72
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Power
Control
Maneuverability
Comfort
Sweet Spot
Value
PRR Score
90PRR Score
Inside the frame
What's inside
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CoreEVA
Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.
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ShapeHybrid
Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.
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Weight375g
Frame weight (unstrung, without handle wrap).
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BalanceEven-balance
Balance point determines power vs. control trade-off.
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LevelAdvanced
Target player level for this racket.
Our verdict
The Xplo Premier 26 hits far harder than its friendly hybrid outline suggests. The EVA core is tuned hot: power 92 means short lobs come back as finished points, and drives arrive heavy enough to rush anyone. The even balance keeps setup speed honest, but this is still an expert's racket. Control 74 wants disciplined targets, comfort 64 makes the strike one of the firmer ones in the Bullpadel range, and tolerance 63 hands back nothing when contact drifts. Advanced attackers who want maximum pace without a full head-heavy diamond will get on with it; everyone else should demo first.
The Xplo is the newest of Bullpadel's tour lines, built with Martín Di Nenno and slotted between the Vertex's raw power and the Neuron's control. It is a hybrid in the truest sense: quick enough through the air to defend, with a face that loads up genuine finishing pace. In barely three seasons it has gone from new arrival to one of the strongest performers in our database, with Di Nenno's editions scoring 89 to 90 and the Comfort trim opening the line to players who want the character without the stiffness.
Which one should you buy?
The Xplo 26 (PRR 90, matching Di Nenno's edition) is the pick: a complete modern hybrid that genuinely does both jobs. The 2025 Xplo (PRR 89) is near-identical value when discounted, and the Comfort trim (PRR 84) suits players who want the geometry with less demand. If you want more raw smash, the Vertex 05 is the stablemate to consider.
Looks like a friendly hybrid, hits like something much nastier. The core is tuned hot — short lobs come back as finished points — while the even balance keeps your preparation quick between shots. Be honest about your game before buying: it wants mature shot selection, punishes off-centre strikes hard, and the hit is genuinely firm on the arm.
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