Bullpadel XPLO Comfort 2025 Padel Racket
Unique geometry, reliable comfort, and loads of power
Ushering in an entirely new kind of racket geometry, the XPLO series from Martin Di Nenno and Bullpadel features a signature "Diamond-Geometric" design, offering users unprecedented dynamic power. The XPLO Comfort 2025 is a softer and more flexible version of the standard XPLO, which is a bit demanding in addition to its unusual geometry. The XPLO Comfort uses a a combination of flexible fiberglass pieces and carbon strips in its Fibrix surface, which makes for a significantly softer impact compared to a full carbon makeup. While this racket still technically classifies as a diamond-shaped frame on paper, it has its own distinct visual identity when compared side-by-side to traditional diamond frames. Though the the sweetspot of this racket is still ideally nearer the top of the hitting surface, the lateral edges of the racket have been expanded around the 2 and 10 o'clock locations. In order to counteract this more squared-off approach, Bullpadel shifts the balance of the racket to be even higher, resulting in a more head-heavy racket that is designed to better follow the primary vector of acceleration. The idea is to promote transfer of momentum from movement to shot execution, particularly on aerial planes and anything above shoulder height. The larger AIR POWER channels in the throat make the handling even faster, but our team still found the racket to be stable when absorbing and counteracting heavier pace. The addition of the Custom Weight system is a nice touch, which allows for the placement of weighted gel plates of 3 grams each to be positioned around the racket to suit the individual player's needs. With this system, users can make this new Geometric shape even more powerful with weight at the top or speedier with a lowered balance. Increasing comfort in the handle, Bullpadel adds their Vibradrive elastomer along the length of the grip, which helps to mitigate harsher vibrations during contact. The XPLO Comfort stands out for its unique and comfortable nature, making it a great option for those who want a soft yet powerful hitting experience. Defensive players who rely on wider contact zones and longer dwell time for shaping shots will likely enjoy how the XPLO Comfort plays. Elsewhere, offensive players craving more direct acceleration on their heavier shots without compromising on comfort can take advantage of the higher balance and unique shape to power through their shots with ease.
- Weight: 365 - 375 Grams
- Head Shape: Diamond
- Balance: High
- Beam: 38mm
- Core Composition: MultiEva
- Frame Composition: CarbonTube
- Surface Composition: Fibrix
- Ability Level: Intermediate / Advanced
- Geoshape: Introducing the concept of explosive power, with a geometric framework. The key lies in the ability to maximize the force generated by the player's movement through the balance of the racket, and the distribution of the weight along its central axis, placing it in a higher position and taking the weight towards the end of the head. The high balance increases the moment of inertia of the racket, which translates into greater ease of generating.
- Air Power: Surface optimization work has been carried out in which, with the same material, it is possible to increase the airflow channel by 50%. This will enhance all the structural and aerodynamic advantages that the air react channel provides, obtaining an aerodynamic advantage of 23.5%.
- Wave System: With wave technology, a more flexible frame is achieved that helps transmit energy more efficiently and smoothly from the top of the racket. This flexibility is what will make you see, in each shot, how the racket helps you such as with defensive shots, and with low speed, favoring flexion and achieving a catapult effect, with the player having to apply less force in their shots.
- Smart Holes: The new hole design in the XPLO creates a central zone without drilling to reduce the flexing of the zone, increasing the rigidity and energy transmission in each ball.
