Bullpadel Vertex 05 W 2026 Padel Racket

The Bullpadel Vertex 05 W is a diamond-shaped racquet built for advanced players who want quick handling without giving up stability. It keeps the head-heavy balance and Fibrix face that define the Vertex line, then refines the frame geometry and core layering for a faster, more controlled response.

• Shape: Diamond
• Weight: Approx. 350-360g
• Balance: High (head-heavy), approx. 25.4cm
• Profile: 38mm
• Face: Fibrix (fiberglass and carbon)
• Core: Multieva, three-layer EVA
• Surface: Top Spin rough finish
• Playing surface: 530cm²
• Level: Advanced

The frame's Curv:Aktiv profile is twisted further than earlier Vertex models, up to a 31.6-degree incline on the side faces. That deeper, variable-section twist spreads vibration more evenly along the frame and adds structural solidity without slowing the racket down.

Air Power carries that agility through the throat of the frame: the channel on the lower side is 50 percent larger than the previous Air React version, cutting weight in that area and returning more energy on contact. Paired with Curv:Aktiv, it channels air into that same passage to improve aerodynamics by up to 23 percent, which is where most of the racket's extra acceleration comes from.

Inside, the Vertex Core heart has been redesigned into a more triangular double-bridge shape that spreads force more evenly between the edges, cutting vibration and twisting while adding rigidity through the lower section. The Multieva core backs that up with three EVA layers of different densities: two firmer outer layers drive power on faster shots, and a softer inner layer absorbs the slower ones for extra control and comfort.

The face itself is Fibrix, a blend of flexible fiberglass and rigid carbon that keeps the racket forgiving without losing power, and the Top Spin surface adds extra grain for grip and spin on slices, volleys, and smashes. Four Custom Weight slots on the upper frame accept 3g gel-tipped plates, so balance can be adjusted by up to 12g and 1cm for players who want more head weight or a more even feel.

Players moving up from the Vertex 04 Woman will recognize the same diamond shape and weight range, with the deeper Curv:Aktiv twist and larger Air Power channel doing most of the work to sharpen the response. Anyone who wants that same platform with a softer touch can look at the Vertex 05 W Cloud, which swaps in a cushioned core for a more forgiving feel. For matching storage, the Vertex W backpack is built for the same range.