The Bullpadel Hack 04 is Paquito Navarro’s racket and the flagship power diamond of the Bullpadel range: a TriCarbon 18K face, a MultiEVA core, a high balance of about 264 mm and a 365–375 g weight. Bullpadel says the Hack has been its best-selling line for ten years and the benchmark for raw power, and the 2026 version redefines that as what it calls dynamic power.
The changes are aerodynamic and structural: a Total Channel perimeter, an Air React Channel and the Tricore core. This review covers the build, the specs, how it should play, how it differs from the Hack 04 Comfort and Hybrid and who should buy it, and it lists alternatives because the US listing is often down to a few units.
See also our best Bullpadel padel rackets guide, or browse all our padel gear reviews.
Bullpadel Hack 04 at a glance
Why it wins: Paquito Navarro’s power diamond: 365–375 g, a TriCarbon 18K face, a high balance and Bullpadel’s new Total Channel aerodynamics, rated 4 out of 5 for power. (~$251)
- Diamond shape with a balance of about 264 mm
- TriCarbon 18K face and MultiEVA core
- Total Channel and Air React Channel aerodynamics
- Custom Weight system to tune the balance
Main features of the Bullpadel Hack 04
The Hack 04 is built to add speed to the swing and to hold its shape under hard hits:
- Diamond head shape with a balance of about 264 mm, which puts the weight in the head for smashes
- TriCarbon 18K face, a stiff carbon weave with a 3D Grain rough finish for spin
- MultiEVA core, Bullpadel’s multi-density EVA, which its US listings describe as having high-density outer layers for explosive hits
- Total Channel and Air React Channel aerodynamics to reduce drag and raise swing speed
- Tricore and Hack Core 4 structure in the heart of the racket for torsional stability, plus a Carbon Tube frame
- Custom Weight system to shift the balance, with Vibradrive, Ease Vibe and Hesacore damping
Specification of the Bullpadel Hack 04
Here are the full specs of the Bullpadel Hack 04:
- Shape: Diamond
- Weight: 365–375 g
- Balance: About 264 mm
- Beam thickness: 38 mm
- Hitting surface: 522 cm²
- Core: MultiEVA
- Face: TriCarbon 18K
- Surface: 3D Grain rough finish
- Feel: Intermediate to hard
- Bullpadel ratings (out of 5): power 4, stability 3, maneuverability 3, control 3, sweet spot 3, stiffness 4
- Player level: Professional (Bullpadel), advanced in practice
- Type of play: Offensive
- Pro player: Paquito Navarro
Our review of the Bullpadel Hack 04
The Hack 04 has the profile you would expect of a power diamond, and Bullpadel’s ratings confirm it: power 4 out of 5 and stiffness 4, with stability, maneuverability, control and sweet spot all at 3. That is a racket that leans on power without giving up everything else, which is a reason the Hack line has sold well for a decade.
The 2026 changes are about speed. The Total Channel perimeter and the Air React Channel are designed to cut air resistance so the head accelerates faster, and the Tricore structure is there to keep the racket from twisting when it is swung hard. Bullpadel describes the result as dynamic power, meaning power that comes from swing speed rather than from sheer stiffness.
We have not played it ourselves, so this is an assessment of Bullpadel’s spec sheet and ratings. On paper it is the most direct power option in the range below the Xplo, and it suits an advanced player with a fast swing.
Pros
- Bullpadel’s best-selling power diamond
- TriCarbon 18K face and a high balance for smashes
- Aerodynamic channels for swing speed
- Custom Weight system for tuning
Cons
- Intermediate to hard feel loads the arm
- Average control and sweet spot ratings
- Bullpadel labels it professional level
- Limited US stock
Who is the Bullpadel Hack 04 for?
The Hack 04 suits advanced players with a fast swing who attack, finish at the net and smash often, and who want a power diamond with a proven track record. It also suits players who find the Xplo too extreme and want power with more balance in the ratings.
Who the Bullpadel Hack 04 is not for
Skip it if you are new to padel, if your arm tires quickly or if you defend from the back of the court. A stiff, head-heavy diamond is demanding, and our intermediate racket guide and tennis elbow guide list easier rackets. The Hack 04 Hybrid is the control-minded version of the same racket.
What to know before you buy the Bullpadel Hack 04
Three versions of the Hack 04
Bullpadel sells the Hack 04 in three forms. The standard racket reviewed here is the power diamond with a TriCarbon 18K face. The Hack 04 Comfort is lighter with a Fibrix face, and the Hack 04 Hybrid is a hybrid shape with an aluminized carbon face and a lower balance. Check the listing title before you order.
Weight and balance
Bullpadel lists 365–375 g with a balance of about 264 mm and a 522 cm² hitting surface. The Custom Weight system lets you shift the balance, and the listing for the Comfort version says by up to 1 cm.
A 2027 version already exists
Bullpadel’s own store lists a Hack 05 for 2027, so the Hack 04 is last season’s racket. A previous-season racket is usually the better value, and the US listing is priced well below the 2027 racket’s list price in Europe.
How the Bullpadel Hack 04 plays
Smashes and the vibora: The high balance, the diamond head and the TriCarbon 18K face are what the racket is built for. Our guides to the kick smash and the vibora cover the technique.
Volleys: The Tricore structure should keep the head stable on hard volleys, though a rating of 3 out of 5 for maneuverability means very quick exchanges are harder than with a lighter racket.
Defense: Not its strength. A stiff diamond with a high balance takes effort to control on the defensive side.
Spin: The 3D Grain surface helps downward shots such as the bandeja and the vibora.
Bullpadel Hack 04 vs the alternatives
Inside Bullpadel, the Xplo is the more extreme power racket, the Vertex 05 is the all-rounder with a larger sweet spot, the Icon is the heavy, dense diamond and the Ionic Power is the cheap route to a diamond. Outside Bullpadel, the Head Extreme Motion and the Nox AT10 Genius Attack are comparable power diamonds. Our best rackets for advanced players guide compares the wider field.
Similar rackets if the Bullpadel Hack 04 sells out
This US listing is often down to a handful of units, so here are the closest alternatives:
- Bullpadel Hack 04 Hybrid: the same racket family with a hybrid shape, a lower balance and more control
- Bullpadel Xplo: the most powerful racket in the range, with a geometric head
- Bullpadel Vertex 05: an all-round diamond with a larger sweet spot
- Head Extreme Motion: a 360 g high-balance diamond with a unidirectional carbon face
Is the Bullpadel Hack 04 worth it?
At about $251 from a third-party seller, the Hack 04 is fair value for an advanced attacker, because Bullpadel’s own store lists the 2026 racket at about 240 euros after a 25% reduction. It is poor value for anyone who needs an easy or forgiving racket.
Conclusion
The Bullpadel Hack 04 is a proven power diamond with a TriCarbon 18K face, a high balance and new aerodynamic channels. Its strengths are power, swing speed and a tunable balance. Its weaknesses are a hard feel, average control and limited stock.
Choose it if you are an advanced attacker with a fast swing. If it is sold out, use the similar rackets above, and browse our best padel rackets roundup for every level.
Frequently asked questions about the Bullpadel Hack 04
Is the Bullpadel Hack 04 a power racket?
Yes. Bullpadel rates the power at 4 out of 5 and the stiffness at 4, and the diamond shape, the high balance and the TriCarbon 18K face are all built for attacking shots.
How heavy is the Bullpadel Hack 04?
Bullpadel lists 365–375 g with a balance of about 264 mm and a 38 mm profile. The Custom Weight system lets you shift the balance.
Who plays the Bullpadel Hack 04?
Paquito Navarro, the Spanish professional, is the player behind the Hack line.
What are Total Channel and Air React Channel?
They are Bullpadel’s aerodynamic features on the 2026 Hack. Total Channel runs around the perimeter of the head and Air React Channel is a continuous airflow channel, and together they reduce air resistance and raise swing speed.
What is the difference between the Hack 04, Hack 04 Comfort and Hack 04 Hybrid?
The standard racket is a diamond with a TriCarbon 18K face, the Comfort is lighter with a Fibrix face, and the Hybrid has a hybrid shape, an aluminized carbon face and a lower balance.
Is the Bullpadel Hack 04 good for intermediate players?
Usually not. Bullpadel labels it professional level, and a stiff, head-heavy diamond punishes late swings. Intermediates will find the rackets in our intermediate racket guide more forgiving.
Is the Bullpadel Hack 04 still worth buying now that a Hack 05 exists?
Yes for many players. The Hack 05 belongs to Bullpadel’s 2027 range, and the Hack 04 is last season’s racket with the same character at a lower price.
Is the Bullpadel Hack 04 worth about $251?
Yes for an advanced attacker, since the price is reasonable against Bullpadel’s own discounted store price. It is poor value for players who need comfort or control.
Lucas Sánchez is the founder of SimplePadel. Born and raised in Spain, Lucas has been living in the US and UK for the last 20 years and currently calls Miami his home. While he’s never played professionally, the dream is still alive.
Lucas loves nothing more than playing (and talking) about padel, and he considers himself lucky to have a wife and family that share his love for the game.