As a padel-specific brand, Bullpadel knows how to fashion a high-quality racket that epitomizes whatever design characteristics they might be trying to capture or emulate. For the Vertex 04 Hybrid, a round shape is combined with a low balance point to give users a control-oriented experience that is precise and reliable. Ranging from 365-375 grams, this racket is ideally suited for strong intermediate to advanced players who tailor their game to be more precise. The combination of the CurvAktiv twisted side edge profiles and the larger AIR POWER channels in the throat makes the handling even faster, but our team still found the racket to be stable when absorbing heavier pace. The hitting surface proved to be quite soft and spin-friendly, which is boosted by the gritty Topspin Rough surface. Internally, the Vertex 04 Hybrid uses a MultiEVA layering system of rubber to make the racket more solid and stable throughout contact. To increase comfort in the handle, Bullpadel adds their Vibradrive elastomer along the length of the grip, which helps to mitigate harsher vibrations during contact. Our equipment testers praised this racket for its reliability and found surprisingly good power access, despite the racket being inherently more skewed towards control. As the premier option for a control-based racket from Bullpadel, the Vertex 04 Hybrid is a fantastic choice for intermediate and advanced players looking for control and great all-around capability.

• Weight: 365 - 375 Grams
• Head Shape: Round
• Balance: Low
• Beam: 38mm
• Core Composition: MultiEva
• Frame Composition: CarbonTube
• Surface Composition: XT-Carbon 12K
• Ability Level: Intermediate / Advanced

Technologies:

• XT-Carbon 12K: Carbon fiber uses biaxial interwoven carbon strips. This allows better resistance, rigidity, and less weight, being 20-30% lighter than the common carbon fiber.
• MultiEva: rubber at the core made of an inner soft layer for extra control on softballs and a denser outer layer for higher output power.
• Curvaktiv: an improved frame achieving a more uniform transmission of tension and making the structure stronger.
• Air Power: An optimized surface that increases the air flow channel by 50% with the same material, obtaining an aerodynamic advantage of 23.5%
• Neuron: a horizontal bridge with a vertex break helping to absorb vibrations and dissipate unnecessary energy, reducing fatigue in the player's hand and improving comfort.
• Topspin: Rough surface for a better grip, offering a better rotation of the ball in contact with the racket.
• CarbonTube: Frame construction with 100% carbon, offering the maximum mechanic response, guaranteeing a perfect combination of power and control.
• Vibradrive: channels at sides designed for vibration absorption, especially off-centered shots.
• Vertex: The Vertex heart distributes weights and forces in a way to offer rigidity and eliminate vibrations