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.
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 suits advanced players who want maximum power but appreciate being able to fine-tune the balance. The CustomWeight system makes it slightly more approachable than a fixed diamond, but make no mistake — this is still a high-level attacking racket, not a frame to learn on.
How the Bullpadel Vertex 04 plays
With the full weight in the head it smashes with the very best diamonds on the market, and the 12K carbon face grips the ball nicely for kicked serves and topspin.
Pull weight out via CustomWeight and the balance drops toward the throat, making volleys and quick exchanges at the net more manageable. Vibradrive keeps the harshest impacts in check, but the sweet spot is still a diamond’s — demanding.
Bullpadel Vertex 04 vs the alternatives
The Vertex 04’s party trick — tunable balance — is what sets it apart from the fixed Adidas Metalbone Carbon and Head Coello Pro. If you want a power diamond you can adapt to your game over time, it’s the most flexible of the group.
Is the Bullpadel Vertex 04 worth it?
Priced in line with the other pro diamonds, the CustomWeight tuning arguably gives it the most long-term value of the bunch since you can re-balance it as your game changes. Current Amazon price is below.
Conclusion
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.