The short answer
Update, October 2026: a 2027 version of the Vertex 05 is now on sale. This comparison covers the 2025 and 2026 models.
The Vertex 05 is a refinement, not a new racket. Both are Juan Tello's high-balance diamond, 365–375 g, with an Xtend Carbon 12K face and a MultiEVA core. For 2026 Bullpadel widened and reinforced the core, extended the frame's CurvAktiv twist, used a more open carbon weave and reduced the weight positions from five to four. Retailers and reviewers describe the result as faster and more reactive, while the Vertex 04 feels firmer and more stable.
Happy with your Vertex 04? There's no need to upgrade. Buying new and want speed at the net: the Vertex 05. Want a discount and a solid, traditional feel: a Vertex 04 while stock lasts.
| Question | Our answer | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Faster at the net | Vertex 05 | Bullpadel reshaped the core and widened the frame twist; reviewers describe it as quicker and more reactive. |
| More stable, traditional feel | Vertex 04 | Its firmer, more compact carbon weave and core give a solid, stable hit. |
| Same on both | Shape, weight, carbon | Both are high-balance diamonds of 365–375 g with an Xtend Carbon 12K face and a MultiEVA core. |
| More weight options | Vertex 04 | Five weight positions (four at the top, one in the handle) against four on the 05. |
| Better value | Usually the Vertex 04 | Last year's model is often discounted, but stock is shrinking. We don't track live prices: compare the shops below. |
| Biggest trade-off | Stability vs speed | Keep the 04 if you love its solid feel; move to the 05 for a quicker racket that switches between defence and attack more easily. |
Specs side by side
| Bullpadel Vertex 04 (2025) | Bullpadel Vertex 05 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model checked | Vertex 04 2025 (Juan Tello) | Vertex 05 2026 (Juan Tello) |
| Shape | Diamond reported | Diamond |
| Balance | High reported | High |
| Weight | 365–375 g reported | 365–375 g |
| Feel | Medium estimated | Touch: Intermediate |
| Core | MultiEVA reported | MultiEVA |
| Face | Xtend Carbon 12K reported | X-Tend Carbon 12K |
| Level | Advanced | Advanced |
| Play style (estimated) | Power hitter | Power hitter |
| Data confidence | Medium | High |
Values without a tag come from the maker's own website, checked on the date shown. "Reported" comes from independent review databases or retailers; "estimated" means no source we checked lists it. Weights vary slightly between individual rackets.
Estimated stats
Bullpadel Vertex 04 (2025)
Power hitterBullpadel Vertex 05
Power hitterThe estimated stats are close: Estimated from specs, not lab-tested, method v2.1 (11 October 2026): a one-point gap is within the method's margin, so read small differences as tendencies. How the stats work.
Which one should you buy?
Choose the Bullpadel Vertex 04 (2025) if
- You like a firm, stable, traditional diamond.
- You want five weight positions, including one in the handle.
- You find a discounted 2025 model and want to save money.
- You play mostly from the left side and finish overhead.
Good
- Stable, powerful diamond with a firmer, traditional feel
- Five weight positions (one more than the 05)
- Last year's model: often discounted
Less good
- Reviewers find it a little slower to manoeuvre than the 05
- Getting harder to find new
Avoid if: you want the quickest racket at the net: reviewers say the Vertex 05 feels lighter in the hand.
Choose the Bullpadel Vertex 05 if
- You want a quicker racket that switches between defence and attack.
- You prefer a more reactive, elastic feel off the face.
- You want the current model with the longest availability.
- You hit plenty of volleys and value speed at the net.
Good
- Tour-level power from a high-balance diamond
- Proven line, updated every year
Less good
- Demanding on technique
- Small sweet spot
Avoid if: you play a patient, defensive game or you're still learning.
Where to find them
Bullpadel Vertex 04 (2025)
Bullpadel Vertex 05 (2026)
We don't print prices or stock: they change daily. "Search at" opens the shop's own search for this model; check the model year on the shop's page before you buy.
Alternatives worth a look
Questions
What's the main difference between the Vertex 04 and Vertex 05?
The 05 has a reshaped, reinforced core, a bigger CurvAktiv twist in the frame and a more open carbon weave, which make it quicker and more reactive. The 04 feels firmer and more stable and has one more weight position.
Is the Vertex 05 worth upgrading to from the 04?
Only if you want a faster, more reactive racket. Retailers describe the 05 as an evolution, not a redesign, so a Vertex 04 that suits you is still a top racket.
Do the Vertex 04 and 05 weigh the same?
Both are listed at 365–375 g with high balance. Reviewers say the 05 feels a little lighter in the hand because of its revised design.
Which one does Juan Tello use?
Juan Tello's signature racket for 2026 is the Vertex 05; the Vertex 04 was his 2025 racket.
Sources and limits
- Bullpadel Vertex 04 (2025): https://padelkiwi.com/en/products/bullpadel-vertex-04-2025, https://padelshop.com/en-se/blogs/padel-tips/difference-between-the-bullpadel-vertex-04-2025-vs-05-2026 (checked 2026-10-11)
- Bullpadel Vertex 05: https://www.bullpadel.com/gb/5677-racket-bullpadel-vertex-05.html, https://www.padelful.com/en/rackets/bullpadel-vertex-05-2026-juan-tello (checked 2026-10-11)
- We haven't play-tested these rackets. Stats are estimates from specs; see how we rate.