Bullpadel Vertex 04 Review: Is the 2025 Juan Tello Racket Still Worth It?

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The Bullpadel Vertex 04 is Juan Tello’s diamond-shaped power racket and one of the best-known models in Bullpadel’s Pro Line. It combines a high balance, an XT Carbon 12K face with a rough Top Spin finish and a three-layer MultiEva core, aimed at advanced players who want to finish points overhead. One thing to clear up first: there is no standard “Vertex 04 2026”. Bullpadel moved the line on to the Vertex 05 for 2026, so the Vertex 04 you can buy in the UK now is the 2025 edition (often listed as “Vertex 04 25”), plus some leftover 2024 stock. This guide covers the 2025 edition and explains how it differs from the 2024, Comfort and Hybrid versions.

Stock checked 6 October 2026. The Vertex 04 25 still had no featured offer on Amazon UK when we re-checked on 8 October 2026, so the first button runs an Amazon UK search rather than pointing at one listing. Check the seller and that you are buying the 2025 edition (dark grey and orange). The 2024 edition (ASIN B0CKRX3QML) was in stock at £121.38. UK specialist padel shops listed the 2025 edition from roughly £127 to £162, against an original UK RRP of around £300.

At a glance

Which Vertex 04 is which? 2025, 2024, Comfort and Hybrid

Bullpadel sells several rackets with “Vertex 04” in the name, and Amazon listings are not always clear about the year. Here is how to tell them apart:

• Vertex 04 25 (2025): the edition this page covers. Dark grey carbon with orange accents and a large silver logo. Diamond shape, high balance, XT Carbon 12K face, MultiEva core, 365 to 375g. Retailers list it under EAN 8445402691890.
• Vertex 04 (2024): the previous year’s Juan Tello model, in black and red with a “JT” mark. It uses the same diamond, high-balance, 12K carbon and MultiEva recipe, and retailer descriptions list CurvAktiv, Air Power, Top Spin and CustomWeight on both years. The English-language reviewers in the video above felt the two years played very similarly, so the cheaper 2024 edition is a reasonable buy if you find it in stock.
• Vertex 04 Comfort: the same diamond family with a Fibrix hybrid fibre face (carbon and glass fibre) for a softer feel. Bullpadel lists the 2025 Comfort at 360 to 370g. The 2024 Comfort was in stock on Amazon UK at £105.41 on 6 October 2026.
• Vertex 04 Hybrid: a different, control-leaning outline with a lower, more manageable balance. We cover it separately in our Bullpadel Vertex 04 Hybrid 24 review.
• Vertex 04 W: the women’s version associated with Delfi Brea, listed with a Fibrix face and a lighter weight.

You may also see “Vertex 04 Light X Series 2026” and “Vertex 03 CMF X Series” listings on Amazon UK. These are separate X Series models with their own specs, not the Pro Line Vertex 04 described here, so read the listing details before you buy.

Who is the Bullpadel Vertex 04 for?

The Vertex 04 is built for advanced and expert players who already generate their own racket speed and want help ending points: flat smashes, por tres finishes, heavy bandejas and viboras. The high balance and diamond head put mass towards the top of the racket, which is where the power comes from, but it also means the racket asks more of your arm and timing in defence and fast exchanges at the net.

Owner and reviewer feedback is consistent on this point. UK buyers on Amazon note that you need to hit the sweet spot, and that power drops off noticeably outside it. If you are an improving intermediate player who mostly builds points from the back, a rounder or hybrid racket will usually suit you better. Our guide to choosing a padel racket explains how shape and balance change the feel.

Specs and technology on paper

XT Carbon 12K face with Top Spin. Bullpadel describes XT Carbon as 12K carbon filaments woven in two directions, marketed as 20 to 30% lighter than conventional carbon. It gives a firm, reactive face. The Top Spin finish is a gritty texture across the face designed to grip the ball on slices, viboras and kick smashes.

MultiEva core. Bullpadel describes a sandwich of three EVA layers: two firmer outer layers for response on fast, hard shots and a softer inner layer for comfort and control on slower balls. In practice this is still a firm, power-oriented core rather than a soft comfort racket.

CurvAktiv and Air Power. CurvAktiv is a twisted section in the side of the frame, which Bullpadel says adds rigidity and spreads vibration more evenly. Air Power is a hollow channel at the bottom of the frame, enlarged by 50% compared with the older Air React Channel, to reduce drag and add acceleration. Bullpadel claims the two together improve aerodynamics by up to 23%.

Vertex Core. The double diagonal bridge in the throat has been reshaped into a more triangular structure, which Bullpadel says reduces torsion and vibration.

Comfort systems. Ease Vibe dampeners sit in four holes in the head; Bullpadel cites studies by the Polytechnic University of Madrid showing they absorb up to 49% of impact vibration. Vibradrive is an elastic insert in the handle, and the Hesacore grip uses a honeycomb pattern to reduce the effort needed to hold the racket. These help, but a diamond 12K racket will never feel as soft as a round fibreglass model.

CustomWeight. The frame takes 3g plates in four positions at the top of the head and a 5g or 10g weight in the cap. Bullpadel says this allows up to 22g extra and a balance change of about 1cm either way, so you can make it more head-heavy for power or move weight to the handle for manoeuvrability.

What owners and reviewers say

On 6 October 2026 the Vertex 04 25 listing on Amazon UK showed 4.6 out of 5 from 82 global ratings, and the 2024 Vertex 04 listing showed 4.3 out of 5 from 93 global ratings. Positive comments focus on power and spin from the rough face. The most useful criticism is the one above: it is demanding off-centre, and it suits players with good technique. A small number of reviews mention damage early in the racket’s life, so check the seller and returns policy and inspect the frame on arrival.

In the Padel Smash TV video embedded above, the presenters describe the 2025 edition as a serious power racket with a lot of bite on viboras, but one that does not forgive you in defence if you are out of position. They place it at high intermediate and advanced players, and say they felt little difference from the 2024 edition beyond the cosmetics.

Pros

• Diamond shape and high balance for heavy smashes and finishing overheads
• Rough Top Spin face adds bite on viboras, bandejas and slices
• CustomWeight lets you shift the balance up or down
• More comfort technology than most firm power rackets (Ease Vibe, Vibradrive, Hesacore)
• Now heavily discounted against its original UK RRP of around £300
• The cheaper 2024 edition shares the same core recipe

Cons

• Demanding off-centre: power drops when you miss the sweet spot
• High balance makes fast defence and net exchanges harder work
• Not suitable for beginners or most improving intermediates
• Amazon UK stock for the 2025 edition sits with marketplace sellers rather than a featured offer
• Many similarly named versions (2024, 2025, Comfort, Hybrid, W, X Series) make it easy to buy the wrong one

How it compares, and the alternatives

The Bullpadel Vertex 05 is the direct successor and the current Vertex for Juan Tello, but UK prices for it are much higher than for discounted Vertex 04 stock. If you want the Vertex feel with more control, the Vertex 04 Hybrid 24 and the newer Vertex 05 Hybrid are the obvious steps down in balance. The Bullpadel Hack 03 24 is the other big Bullpadel power line, used by Paquito Navarro.

For the full range in one place, see our best Bullpadel padel rackets guide, and for wider shortlists our best padel rackets for 2026 and best padel rackets for intermediate players guides.

A carbon racket at this level is worth protecting. Our racket protectors explainer, Wilson Padel Pro overgrip review and best padel bags guide cover the basics. If you want to match Juan Tello’s kit, we also cover the Bullpadel Vertex Vibram 25V shoe.

Verdict

The Bullpadel Vertex 04 is a genuine expert power racket: diamond shape, high balance, a rough 12K carbon face and a firm MultiEva core, with more comfort technology than most rackets in its class. It is now a 2025 model, which is good news for your wallet, because UK specialists have it at well under half its original RRP. The catch is that it asks for good technique, and Amazon UK stock for the 2025 edition sits with marketplace sellers. Check the seller, confirm you are buying the edition you want (2025 dark grey and orange, or 2024 black and red), and compare against UK specialist prices of around £127 to £162 before you buy. If you are not yet an advanced player, look at the Vertex Hybrid or a rounder racket first.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a Bullpadel Vertex 04 2026?
No standard 2026 edition exists. Bullpadel’s 2026 Vertex is the Vertex 05. The Vertex 04 on sale in the UK now is the 2025 edition (Vertex 04 25), with some 2024 stock still around.

Whose racket is the Vertex 04?
The men’s Vertex 04 is Juan Tello’s racket. Paquito Navarro plays with Bullpadel’s Hack line, not the Vertex.

What is the difference between the 2024 and 2025 Vertex 04?
Both are diamond-shaped, high-balance rackets with XT Carbon 12K faces, MultiEva cores, CustomWeight and a rough Top Spin finish. The 2025 edition comes in dark grey with orange accents and Bullpadel’s copy highlights its enlarged Air Power channel, reshaped Vertex Core and Ease Vibe dampeners. Reviewers report they feel very similar on court.

How heavy is the Bullpadel Vertex 04?
Bullpadel lists 365 to 375g with a 38mm profile. The Comfort version is listed at 360 to 370g.

Is the Vertex 04 good for intermediate players?
Only for strong, high intermediate players with a developed overhead game. Most intermediates will get more consistent results from a hybrid or round racket.

How much does the Vertex 04 cost in the UK?
On 6 October 2026, UK specialist retailers listed the 2025 edition at roughly £127 to £162, against an original RRP of around £300. On Amazon UK, the 2025 listing had marketplace offers from about £132.05 and the 2024 edition was in stock at £121.38.

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