Bullpadel
Vertex 04
Previous-generation Vertex 04 diamond with Multieva and 12K-class carbon — superseded by Vertex 05, not a current flagship.
From € 259,95
Comparison
Bullpadel Vertex 04 vs Vertex 05
Vertex 04 is the previous-generation diamond Vertex; Vertex 05 is the current award-lane Vertex. This page exists for upgrade decisions and discounted 04 shopping — not to treat 04 as a current peer against 2026 rivals. Spec and construction evolved; confirm live offers and condition before paying near-new prices for 04.
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- Updated 1 September 2026
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Vertex 05
Juan Tello’s 2026 Vertex: diamond mould, X-Tend Carbon 12K and Multieva, listed as professional and versatile Total Play.
From € 319
Decision guide
When each racket is the better buy — by playing mix and conditions, not overall score alone.
Bottom line
Upgrade to Vertex 05 when replacing a worn 04 or when you want the current Vertex construction; keep Vertex 04 when it still feels good and is heavily discounted relative to 05.
Context-dependent — pick by the dimension winners and choose-if guidance, not a universal score.
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Choose Vertex 04 if…
- You found a steep discount on a healthy Vertex 04 and accept previous-gen status.
- Your existing 04 still plays well and the upgrade gap is mostly cosmetic.
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Choose Vertex 05 if…
- You are buying new and want the current Vertex 05.
Key Differences
Biggest difference: previous gen vs current Vertex
Vertex 04: Previous-generation Vertex 04Vertex 05: Current Vertex 05Do not shortlist Vertex 04 as a current peer against Hack 04 or AT10 12K — use this page only for generation upgrade logic.
Score Comparison
Vertex 04Vertex 05
Power
8.08.2Control
7.48.0Comfort
6.46.8Maneuverability
6.67.0Forgiveness
5.25.8Stability
8.08.2Spin
7.68.4Value / offers
8.07.1
When each wins
Context winners by session type — use these with the decision guide above, not as a universal ranking.
VSPadel Beginner
TIE
Padel Power
Vertex 05
Current Vertex when buying new for attack.
Padel Balanced
Vertex 05
Prefer current gen for ongoing catalog coverage.
Padel Advanced
Vertex 05
—
Padel Competitive
—
VSValue
TIE
Kitletics value scores are too close to call on current catalog pricing.
Specs
| Spec | Vertex 04 | Vertex 05 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shape | Diamond | Diamond | TIE |
| Balance | High | High | TIE |
| Minimum weight (g) | 365 | 365 | TIE |
| Maximum weight (g) | 375 | 375 | TIE |
| Sweet Spot | Medium | Medium Large | — |
| Thickness (mm) | 38 | 38 | TIE |
| Core | Multi Density | Multi Density | TIE |
| Face material | Carbon | Carbon | TIE |
| Face | Carbon 12K | X Tend Carbon 12K | — |
| Feel | NOT_PUBLISHED | Medium | — |
| Manufacturer core | Multieva | Multieva | TIE |
| Sweet Spot | Medium | Medium Large | — |
| Feel | NOT_PUBLISHED | Medium | — |
| Player Level | Advanced | Professional | — |
| Surface texture | NOT_PUBLISHED | Rough | — |
| Frame material | NOT_PUBLISHED | CarbonTube | — |
| Face carbon weave | 12K | 12K | TIE |
| Manufacturer Positioning | Previous Generation Vertex diamond | Versatile / Total Play | — |
| Technologies | NOT_PUBLISHED | Curv:aktiv, Air Power, Vertex Core, Ease Vibe, Custom Weight, Top Spin, Hesacore, Vibradrive, Xtend Carbon 12K, Multieva, Carbontube | — |
| Power Positioning (deprecated) | — | — | — |
| Control Positioning (deprecated) | — | — | — |
| Length | NOT_PUBLISHED | NOT_PUBLISHED | TIE |
| Finish | NOT_PUBLISHED | NOT_PUBLISHED | TIE |
Current Prices
Regional prices · Netherlands
Prices last checked: 13 Sept 2026. Offer updates do not mean the editorial comparison was re-reviewed.
Reviews
Top Alternatives
Bullpadel Vertex AdvancePick Vertex Advance over Vertex 04 only if official diamond Vertex Advance with Air React Channel and Top Spin is the weekly gap. Vertex Advance is padel intermediate / padel easy power; Vertex 04 stays padel power / padel balanced. Cost of the switch: not Multieva 12K Vertex 05.
StarVie Basalto Osirisbetter value is the fork: Basalto Osiris (Basalto Osiris 2.0-era: teardrop, basalt + 3K, EVA Soft 30 — previous StarVie attack/control hybrid, not Astrum+.) versus Vertex 04 (Previous-generation Vertex 04 diamond with Multieva and 12K-class carbon — superseded by Vertex 05, not a current flagship.). Source verdict cue: Treat this as last year’s Vertex if you find it on sale. Spec split — peer shape teardrop vs source shape diamond.
StarVie Titania KeplerTitania Kepler is on the Vertex 04 alternatives list for a same-role peer. Titania Kepler brief: Titania Kepler (2.0-era): StarVie’s intermediate Titania — still a catalog identity, not the 2026 Astrum+ flagship.. Vertex 04 brief: Previous-generation Vertex 04 diamond with Multieva and 12K-class carbon — superseded by Vertex 05, not a current flagship.. Extra peer cue: honest previous-generation flag versus inventing a 2026 Kepler. Peer spec: shape round.
Bullpadel Hack 03Pick Hack 03 over Vertex 04 only if known Hack attack diamond is the weekly gap. Hack 03 is padel power / padel maximum power; Vertex 04 stays padel power / padel balanced. Cost of the switch: superseded by Hack 04.
Adidas Padel Metalbone 3.3a same-role peer is the fork: Metalbone 3.3 (Previous-generation Metalbone 3.3 diamond — superseded by Metalbone 2026 / 3.5.) versus Vertex 04 (Previous-generation Vertex 04 diamond with Multieva and 12K-class carbon — superseded by Vertex 05, not a current flagship.). Source verdict cue: Treat this as last year’s Vertex if you find it on sale. Spec split — peer shape diamond vs source shape diamond.
Bullpadel Hack 04Same-brand flagship fork: Vertex usable diamond zone versus Hack finishing bias
Bullpadel Vertex 05 HybridShared use-case alternative
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