The 2026 collection landed this week, right as the Gijón P2 gets underway in Spain. Five rackets, five players, each one a different argument about how elite padel gets played. Bullpadel have been the official racket partner of the Premier Padel tour since 2024. Each racket in the collection is built around a specific player and a specific technical concept. These aren’t off-the-shelf models with a name printed on them. All five are advanced-level tools — if you’re looking for the full best advanced padel rackets 2026 comparison across brands, that guide covers the broader picture.
The Players
Paquito Navarro — Hack 04
At 37, Paquito Navarro is still one of the most recognisable names in padel, currently partnered with Fran Guerrero as the sixth seed heading into 2026. The Hack 04 is his weapon — a diamond shape with a Tricarbon 18K face, the stiffest in the collection. This is a racket built for players who generate their own pace and want the frame to get out of the way.
Martín Di Nenno — Xplo
The most powerful racket in the range. Di Nenno’s Xplo uses Carbon 12K with a geometric frame design that maximises trampoline effect on impact. If you want raw power above everything else, this is the one.
Pablo Cardona — Vertex 05 Geo
Cardona plays a cleaner, more technical game than Di Nenno, and his racket reflects that. The Vertex 05 Geo uses a softer Carbon 3K construction which gives you more feel and forgiveness without sacrificing too much pace. A good middle ground for players who want performance without the brutality of the top-end models.
Fede Chingotto — Neuron 02
World number two. And the only player in this collection who plays a control racket. While everyone else on this list swings diamond or teardrop shapes optimised for power, Chingotto plays a hybrid — lower balance point, more touch, more placement. The Neuron 02 is the outlier in the range and the most interesting racket in it.
Delfina Brea — Vertex 05 Light
Women’s world number one. The Vertex 05 Light is built around her game — at 355g it is lighter than the rest of the collection, with a medium balance point that makes it easier to manoeuvre through fast exchanges at the net. It is also the most accessible price point at £249.99.
The Specs
| Racket | Shape | Face | Balance | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hack 04 | Diamond | Tricarbon 18K | High | 365g | £332.99 |
| Xplo | Diamond | Carbon 12K | High | 365g | £332.99 |
| Vertex 05 Geo | Round | Carbon 3K | Medium-High | 360g | £332.99 |
| Neuron 02 | Hybrid | Carbon 3K | Low-Medium | 360g | £332.99 |
| Vertex 05 Light | Round | Carbon EVA | Medium | 355g | £249.99 |
Which One Is for You
If you hit aggressively and cleanly — Hack 04.
If you want maximum power with some forgiveness built in — Xplo or Vertex 05 Geo.
If you play a tactical game and prioritise placement over pace — Neuron 02.
If you are a women’s advanced player looking for a tour-level racket — Vertex 05 Light.
For the complete Bullpadel 2026 range including the Hack, Neuron, Indiga, and Ionic families, see the full brand guide. Or run the Racket Intelligence analysis to get matched against all 400+ rackets with live UK pricing.
Where to Buy
All five rackets are available now with live UK pricing on DROPCOURT:
