Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026 (Juan Tello) Review

Best for versatile players who switch phases often

Bullpadel positions the Vertex 05 at professional and advanced players who want a multipurpose diamond rather than a specialised attack frame. The target user is a player who switches phases often within a point — defending, transitioning, and then closing at the net — and who wants a single racket that the brand describes as covering all of these situations.

Specifications

Shape: Diamond
Weight: 365–375 g
Touch: Medium / Medium-soft
Balance: ≈ 25.4 cm
Core: MultiEVA
Faces: X-Tend Carbon 12K
Frame: Carbon
Level: Professional

Overview of the Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026

The Vertex 05 is the 2026 iteration of Bullpadel's best-selling Vertex line and Juan Tello's racket. The brand positions the frame inside its «Total Play» concept as a diamond-shaped racket framed as adapting to defense, attack and transitions rather than serving a single phase of play. The 2026 update reworks the core, refines the Curv:Aktiv face geometry, and replaces the previous Air React Channel with the enlarged Air Power channel.

Pros & Cons

Pros

A versatile diamond model that fits attacking players who want power without losing stability or comfort at the back of the court.
Features a medium-soft, perceptive touch where the ball stays well-felt on contact, offering a broader sweet-spot sensation than firmer rivals.
Utilizes three stacked vibration systems — Ease Vibe dampeners, Vibradrive in the handle, and the Hesacore grip — which combine with the multi-arm Vertex Core heart to keep the impact on the arm low.
Light and manoeuvrable for its category at ≈ 365 g, with a contact point close to the hand.
Offers a personalisable balance since the Custom Weight system at the top of the frame lets players add up to 12 g of weight and shift the balance by ± 1 cm.

Cons

Volleys demand precise technique because opening the hand slightly or receiving a heavier incoming ball can produce a lively, less controlled response.
Delivers less raw power than the firmest options in its category — players chasing maximum punch on heavy shots will find a harder attacking frame more rewarding.
The handle is on the thicker, shorter side due to the Hesacore plus Vibradrive combination, and this shorter length can feel uncomfortable for players used to longer or thinner handles.
The diamond shape still imposes limits on stretched defense — the softer core helps, but the geometry penalises truly rushed or off-axis defensive contacts.
Cosmetic ageing is quick as the matte paint and sandy surface texture show ball marks and visual wear faster than smoother finishes.

Technologies & Materials

X-Tend Carbon 12K faces — a 12,000-filament biaxially woven carbon positioned as a medium-hardness ground between power and control, with an open architecture that produces a lightweight and homogeneous laminate;
MultiEVA core — a sandwich construction containing three foam densities, with stiffer outer layers designed for power and a softer inner layer optimized for forgiveness and comfort on lower-speed contacts;
Top Spin texturing — increases grain on the final face layer for more aggressive cuts;
Ease Vibe — four dampeners reported to absorb up to 49 % of vibration, per Polytechnic University of Madrid testing;
Vibradrive — elastomer fragmentation built into the handle to target vibration on off-centre contacts;
Hesacore — a honeycomb grip that adds a further layer of vibration management;
Custom Weight — allows up to four 3 g gel-tipped plates at the top of the frame, for up to 12 g of added weight and a balance change of ± 1 cm.

What Makes the Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026 Special

Three updates define the 2026 step. First, the Vertex Core is redesigned with a more triangular geometry, a thicker lower area and a slightly widened end, intended to reduce twist and improve frame-to-surface energy transmission. Second, the Curv:Aktiv face inclination has been extended by 11 degrees to a total of 31.6 degrees, creating a variable section along the profile. Third, the Air Power channel on the lower frame is 50 % larger than the previous Air React Channel, presented in combination with Curv:Aktiv as improving aerodynamics by up to 23 % via the Coanda effect.

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How it Feels on the Court

Defense

Defense is the area where the «Total Play» framing meets the diamond shape most directly. The redesigned Vertex Core, with its triangular geometry and added volume in the lower area, is presented by the brand as reducing twist and adding stability on contacts away from the central axis, which should help blocks and defensive lobs. The MultiEVA inner layer, the softest of the three densities, is described as the part of the core that helps on lower-speed contacts, including defensive shots and wall play. The Vertex 05 offers a softer, more perceptive feel than harder attack diamonds, with better touch and a wider sensation of the sweet spot in defensive situations.

Net Play

The net-focused updates centre on Air Power and Curv:Aktiv. Enlarging the lower-frame channel by 50 % over Air React, combined with the extended Curv:Aktiv inclination, is described as improving aerodynamics by up to 23 %, lifting acceleration and reducing swing resistance. The redesigned core is presented as providing a more solid and stable feel on contact. When technique stays clean, the response feels controlled and the swing path is faster than on the previous Vertex.

Important

At the net, the medium-soft core can produce a lively response when the hand opens slightly or a heavier ball arrives, so the volley demands precise mechanics and a tight grip.

Bandeja & Víbora

The Top Spin texturing increases grain in the last face layer, presented by the brand as supporting more aggressive cuts on slices, volleys, bandejas and smashes, with improved durability over the previous version. The X-Tend Carbon 12K face is framed as a medium-hardness option between a stiff attack carbon and a soft control face. Combined with the diamond shape and the ≈ 25.4 cm balance, this points toward a drive-through bandeja and a víbora that can be cut with reasonable bite. The surface picks up effect on the drop shot, though spin generation does not sit at the very top of the attack category.

Advice

Players chasing maximum grip on cut shots will find harder, more aggressive faces more rewarding — the Vertex 05's medium-hardness face favours a more all-round technique over pure spin-hunting.

Smash

The diamond shape, ≈ 25.4 cm balance and stiffer outer EVA layers support explosive contact, with Air Power adding swing acceleration. The Vertex 05 is competent on the smash: raw power is below the firmest attack options in Bullpadel's own range.

Maneuverability

The Curv:Aktiv plus Air Power combination is reported to deliver up to 23 % improved aerodynamics. The racket feels light and quick at ≈ 363–365 g, with the contact point close to the hand. The head moves through the air with agility for a diamond.

Forgiveness

Three elements bear on forgiveness. The MultiEVA inner layer is described as a softer, lower-density buffer that increases forgiveness and comfort on lower-speed contacts. The redesigned Vertex Core, with its triangular geometry and added volume, reduces twist on off-axis hits. Vibradrive's longitudinal elastomer targets vibration specifically on off-centre contacts. The sweet-spot sensation is wider than typical for a diamond, but the diamond geometry still imposes limits on stretched or rushed defensive contacts. The softening sits within the constraints of a 530 cm² diamond.

Comfort

The MultiEVA inner layer adds further cushioning on lower-speed contacts. The comfort package is a strength of the model.

Note

Three vibration systems stack on this frame — Ease Vibe (claimed up to 49 % vibration absorption, per Polytechnic University of Madrid testing), Vibradrive in the handle and the Hesacore grip elastomer — worth testing in person if you are sensitive to impact feedback.

Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026 — on-court test and detailed breakdown

Conclusion

The Vertex 05 is Bullpadel's 2026 attempt to push its most popular line further toward multipurpose use while keeping the diamond shape. The headline changes — redesigned Vertex Core, extended Curv:Aktiv, enlarged Air Power channel — are framed as delivering more stability, more acceleration and more comfort than the previous Vertex. MultiEVA, three vibration systems and Custom Weight present the racket as a complete and personalisable option. The Vertex 05 plays as a versatile, medium-soft diamond with comfort credentials, capable in attack but more comfortable across phases than its silhouette suggests. Players familiar with the Vertex line will recognise the 2026 evolution; players hoping for raw, uncompromising attack power may find harder options in the same category more rewarding.