Quick Answer: The Bullpadel Vertex 04 is a 365-375 gram diamond-shaped padel racket with an Xtend Carbon 12K face and MultiEva core, built for intermediate-to-advanced players who want power with a bit more forgiveness than Bullpadel’s Hack line. It’s now discontinued at Padel USA — the retailer this site usually cites for Bullpadel pricing — but still available at PadelPadel.US for $299.99, down from a $379.99 list. Aggregated expert reviews put it at roughly 7.8 out of 10 overall. The catch: at $299.99 it now costs almost the same as Bullpadel’s current Vertex 05 ($315.20), which makes it a much weaker deal than it looks.
Bullpadel’s Vertex line has been one of the brand’s most consistent power-control frames for several generations, and the 04 built its reputation on being genuinely playable for strong club players, not just pros chasing maximum acceleration. What’s changed since we last checked pricing is availability: Padel USA has pulled the Vertex 04 from its site entirely, selling only the newer Vertex 05 in its place. This review covers what’s actually in the older frame, where you can still find it, and whether chasing it down is still worth it now that the price gap to the current model has mostly closed.
By the numbers
- The Vertex 04 weighs 365-375 grams, per PadelPadel.US’s current listing, with a high balance point (around 25.5 cm) that’s typical of diamond-shaped power frames.
- Aggregated expert reviews on Padelful.com give the Vertex 04 an average score of 7.8 out of 10 across 4 independent expert reviews, with reviewers specifically citing its power-control balance and medium-soft comfort as its strongest traits.
- Every racket in this review fits the same International Padel Federation cap of 45.5 cm long, 26 cm wide, and 38 mm thick; the Vertex 04’s playing surface measures 530 cm², close to the Hack 04’s 522 cm².
Bullpadel Vertex 04 at a glance
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Shape | Diamond |
| Weight | 365-375g |
| Balance | High (~25.5cm) |
| Core | MultiEva |
| Face material | Xtend Carbon 12K |
| Profile | 38mm |
| Pro association | Juan Tello |
| Price | $299.99 (PadelPadel.US, down from $379.99) |
What’s actually in the frame
The Vertex 04’s Xtend Carbon 12K face is a finer, less aggressive carbon weave than the TriCarbon 18K face Bullpadel later moved to on the Vertex 05 and Hack 04 — it trades a bit of top-end stiffness for a slightly softer, more comfortable feel on off-center contact. The MultiEva core pairs a firmer layer near the frame with a softer layer at the center, the same dual-density approach Bullpadel still uses across its 2026 lineup. Bullpadel’s CurvAktiv aerodynamic shaping cuts swing resistance around the frame’s edges, Vibradrive damping cuts the sharpest impact vibration without deadening feel entirely, and a Hesacore grip reduces the stress transferred to the wrist and elbow on repeated shots — the same grip technology this site’s how to prevent padel elbow guide recommends checking for on any racket you’re considering. The 100% carbon CarbonTube frame construction is shared across the whole Vertex family, current and outgoing alike.
Bullpadel Vertex 04
- High balance and diamond shape deliver a power-control blend reviewers rate around 7.8/10 on average.
- Xtend Carbon 12K face and MultiEva core favor a slightly softer, more forgiving feel than the newer TriCarbon 18K Vertex 05.
- Discontinued at Padel USA; still in stock at PadelPadel.US as of September 2026.
- Priced at $299.99, a modest discount off a $379.99 list — but close enough to the current Vertex 05 to weaken the value case.
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How it compares to Bullpadel’s current lineup
| Racket | Shape | Face | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullpadel Vertex 04 | Diamond | Xtend Carbon 12K | Discontinued-model value hunters | $299.99 |
| Bullpadel Vertex 05 | Diamond | TriCarbon 18K | Current-gen power with more margin for error | $315-355 |
| Bullpadel Hack 04 | Diamond | TriCarbon 18K | Maximum power, aggressive attackers | ~$297 |
That’s the core problem with buying the Vertex 04 today: it sits within about $15-55 of both the current Vertex 05 and the more aggressive Hack 04, despite using an older, less advanced face material than either. Bullpadel’s own pricing has effectively closed the discount window that used to make outgoing models an obvious buy. For the full current-generation breakdown, see our best Bullpadel padel racket guide, or compare Bullpadel’s lineup against Nox’s in our Nox vs. Bullpadel comparison.
Who should buy it — and who shouldn’t
The Vertex 04 still makes sense for one specific buyer: someone who finds it meaningfully discounted below $299.99, or who specifically prefers the softer feel of the Xtend Carbon 12K face over the stiffer TriCarbon 18K used on every current Bullpadel power frame. Everyone else is better served by the Vertex 05 at a similar price with a newer face material, or the Hack 04 if maximum acceleration matters more than balance. Beginners should skip this whole tier entirely and start with the Indiga at around $70. If you’re already deciding between rackets in this general price range, our best padel racket for advanced players guide ranks the current-generation options directly against each other.
The bottom line
The Bullpadel Vertex 04 was a genuinely well-reviewed power-control racket, and the 7.8/10 aggregated expert score holds up — but its case as a value buy has quietly eroded now that Padel USA has stopped carrying it and PadelPadel.US’s discounted price sits within striking distance of the current Vertex 05. Buy it only if you find it meaningfully cheaper than $299.99 somewhere, or specifically want the older face material’s slightly softer feel. Otherwise, put that money toward the current Vertex 05 or Hack 04 instead, and round out the kit with a pair of padel shoes built for the same aggressive movement these rackets are designed for.