Bullpadel Vertex 04 Tf vs Siux Electra ST5 Pro Shadow Red 2026 Franco Stupaczuk

“The Vertex 04 TF is old-school Bullpadel aggression: multilayer EVA, a Carbon 12K face, and power 93 that still embarrasses newer frames on the remate. Drives arrive heavy and the frame loves being swung with intent. The scorecard is honest about the cost: control 74 asks for disciplined targets, comfort 64 makes it one of the firmer hits in its class, and tolerance 63 punishes contact that wanders. As a previous-generation frame it can often be found at strong prices, which rescues value at 72. For attacking players on a budget it remains a legitimate weapon; for developing technique it is a handful.”

“Franco Stupaczuk's Shadow Red ST5 is built to attack: power 90 with control 78 is a proper first-strike profile, and the confirmed even balance at 365 g explains why it feels quicker between shots than its hitting power implies. Blocks and counters stay manageable, then the same frame turns a short lob into a finished point. The firm side is unavoidable: comfort 67 and tolerance 66 mean mishits are felt and punished. Beyond balance and weight, full spec for this colourway is unconfirmed, so try before you buy. For aggressive all-court players it is a convincing signature frame.”

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