The Bullpadel Vertex 04 is Juan Tello’s signature racket and Bullpadel’s flagship power diamond. It’s aimed squarely at advanced players who want maximum punch with a bit of help dialling in the balance.
The Vertex is Bullpadel’s flagship power diamond — Juan Tello’s signature frame — sitting alongside the Hack at the top of the brand’s attacking range. It’s built for advanced players who generate their own pace and want a stiff, head-heavy weapon.
This review covers its build, specs, and feel on court, and who it’s best for. See also our best Bullpadel padel rackets guide.
Bullpadel Vertex 04 at a glance
Why it wins: Juan Tello’s signature power diamond, with CustomWeight tuning to dial the balance into your game. (~$280)
- Diamond shape — high power, head-heavy
- Xtend Carbon 12K faces + MultiEva core
- CustomWeight system to tune the balance
- Vibradrive damping — Juan Tello’s racket
Main features of the Bullpadel Vertex 04
The Vertex 04 stacks Bullpadel’s latest frame tech into Tello’s pala:
- Xtend Carbon 12K faces for power and durability
- MultiEva core blending densities for response
- Curvaktiv + Air Power frame for aerodynamics
- CustomWeight plate to adjust balance to your style
- Vibradrive for vibration absorption
- Top Spin rough surface for grip on the ball
Specification of the Bullpadel Vertex 04
Here are the full specs of the Bullpadel Vertex 04:
- Shape: Diamond
- Weight: ~365–375 g
- Balance: High (adjustable via CustomWeight)
- Core: MultiEva
- Faces: Xtend Carbon 12K
- Player level: Advanced / pro
- Type of play: Power
- Pro: Juan Tello
Our review of the Bullpadel Vertex 04
The Vertex 04 is a proper power weapon with one clever twist: the CustomWeight system lets you shift the balance, so you can soften the head-heavy feel slightly if the stock setup is too much. With the full weight in, it smashes with the best diamonds on the market, and the 12K carbon face is grippy and durable for spin-heavy play.
As with any diamond, the trade-off is forgiveness — the sweet spot is concentrated toward the top and mishits feel harsh. Vibradrive takes some of the sting out, but this is still an advanced player’s racket. For an aggressive player who lives at the net and wants tunable power, it’s one of the best in its class.
Pros
- Huge power on smashes
- Tunable balance via CustomWeight
- Durable, grippy 12K carbon face
- Vibradrive softens harsh impacts
Cons
- Demanding sweet spot
- Best only for advanced players
Who is the Bullpadel Vertex 04 for?
The Vertex 04 is for advanced and competitive players who attack — a head-heavy diamond built for power and spin, and Juan Tello’s racket, so it appeals to fans of his aggressive game. It rewards strong, technically sound players who finish at the net.
It comes in two flavours worth knowing: the standard Hybrid (the full power feel) and a softer Comfort version that adds forgiveness and is kinder on the arm — the latter widens its appeal to advanced players who want the power shape without the harshness. It’s not a beginner racket either way.
How the Bullpadel Vertex 04 plays
The diamond head and high balance make it a power and spin weapon — heavy on the smash and built to attack.
The Xtend Carbon 12K face and MultiEva core give a stiff, responsive, explosive feel, and Bullpadel’s CustomWeight system lets you fine-tune the balance.
As with any diamond, the sweet spot is smaller and higher, so it asks for clean contact — though the Comfort variant softens that a little. On control and defence it’s demanding; on attack it’s in its element.
Bullpadel Vertex 04 vs the alternatives
Within Bullpadel the two real decisions are Vertex vs Hack 04 (the other pro power diamond — very close, the Hack a touch more all-court) and Vertex vs Neuron (power vs control, if you’re torn between attacking and placing).
There’s also the Hybrid vs Comfort choice within the Vertex 04 itself. Cross-brand, it competes with power diamonds like the Adidas Adipower and Babolat Technical Viper.
Is the Bullpadel Vertex 04 worth it?
For an advanced, aggressive player it’s worth the pro-level price — a top-tier power-and-spin diamond with genuine tour pedigree, and the CustomWeight and Comfort options let you dial in the feel.
If you find diamonds too demanding, the control Neuron or the Comfort version of the Vertex make more sense. Buy it for power and spin; look sideways if comfort or control matters more.
Conclusion
The Vertex 04 is a serious power diamond: head-heavy, stiff and built for put-away smashes, with strong spin grip. It demands an advanced level — the sweet spot is high and unforgiving — but for a net attacker who wants Tello’s racket, it’s one of Bullpadel’s most satisfying palas. The choice between it and the Hack 04 comes down to feel more than performance.
The Bullpadel Vertex 04 is a standout power diamond for advanced players — the CustomWeight tuning is a genuine edge over rivals. Not at that level yet? Our best padel rackets roundup has friendlier options.
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.