Bullpadel Vertex 04 JR 2025

Technologies

Pros

• ✓Evalastic rubber paired with the Polyglass face gives near-effortless ball exit on defensive lobs and blocked volleys, without needing a long swing or an already-polished stroke Generous sweet spot for a diamond shape: hits toward the racket's heart still come out with direction and depth instead of dying in the net The 36mm CarbonTube frame adds enough perimeter stiffness for the bandeja to land deep once the player starts positioning body and shoulder correctly At the lighter end of the range, 330g, it moves fast at the net: quick enough to double up on volleys and step into a vibora without being late on the ball A junior replica of a high-end silhouette, which makes the jump to the adult racket easier without having to relearn the sweet spot or feel

Cons

• ✗At the heavier end, 350g, it's a lot of racket for a smaller junior: in long matches, repeated bandejas take a toll on the shoulder The smooth fibreglass face limits grip: viboras and cut shots come out flatter than a junior chasing kick would want Evalastic dampens so much that the flat smash off 3 loses bite once the swing speed picks up for real A diamond shape with all-round behaviour: anyone expecting the dry punch of a hard diamond racket will notice it doesn't hit as hard as its silhouette promises

Diamond shape, 36mm frame and 330-350g. The Bullpadel Vertex 04 JR 2025 isn't a watered-down beginner racket: it translates the silhouette the brand reserves for its top-tier line into junior dimensions, with a Polyglass fibreglass face, Evalastic rubber core and a CarbonTube frame.

The Vertex that fits in a school backpack before it hits the circuit

In its adult form, the Vertex family is Juan Tello's racket, and this JR version comes straight from that lineage. It doesn't share the premium materials of the top model, but it does share what matters most at that age: the shape, the height of the hitting zone and an impact surface close to the flagship model's.

That has a practical payoff. The player learns to find the ball in the upper part of the racket face from day one, and when the time comes to move up to an adult padel racket, there's no need to relearn where the sweet spot sits.

The range is rounded out by the Bullpadel Vertex 04 JR W, the women's variant of this same junior line. Between the two, they cover early access to the brand's pro line.

Polyglass, Evalastic and CarbonTube: what each layer does

The outer face is Polyglass fibreglass. It's a stretchier, less dry material than carbon: it flexes more on impact and sends the ball back with less effort from the arm. In exchange, the feedback is less crisp, more muted.

Underneath sits the Evalastic rubber core, a soft EVA. It's what keeps the ball on the face a fraction longer so it leaves with its own trajectory, and it's also why the arm doesn't feel the impact after a two-hour session.

The 36mm CarbonTube frame is what stops the whole package from going too soft. It adds stiffness around the perimeter, exactly where a diamond-shaped racket needs to resist twisting on off-centre hits.

Vertex Core technology rounds out the interior build and explains why, despite the shape, this racket behaves like an all-rounder rather than a punishing diamond.

Is the Bullpadel Vertex 04 JR 2025 a power racket?

Not quite. It has a diamond shape and ball exit comes very easily, but its true character is all-round: the soft rubber absorbs part of the impact on the flat smash and prioritises comfortable ball exit and control over pure punch. It hits well without demanding a fully developed stroke.

Shot by shot: where it shines and where it falls short

Defence is where this padel racket makes the most sense. Getting the ball off the back wall is about as comfortable as a junior could ask for: the ball doesn't die in the strings, it comes out deep with a short swing, and the lob reaches the back of the court without needing a long follow-through.

At net, it moves quickly at the lighter end of the weight range. The blocked volley benefits from the soft core, which absorbs a fast ball instead of spraying it long.

The bandeja is solid, not spectacular. The 36mm frame holds the shot up and the ball drops with depth, but the smooth fibreglass face doesn't grip enough to cut with real bite. The vibora, for the same reason, comes out flatter than a player already chasing kick would like.

The smash off 3 works fine while the swing is still at a learning stage. Once the player really starts accelerating, the Evalastic eats into that final punch and the racket asks for more than it gives back.

Bullpadel Vertex 04 JR 2025 specs

Player profile: who this JR racket makes sense for

1. **Juniors already competing in their category** who need a racket with a high-end shape, not a generic rounded beginner model.
2. **Players still building technique**, who aren't yet swinging fast on the smash and appreciate the ball coming out on its own in defence.
3. **Kids with enough reach and build** to handle 330-350g through a full match.
4. **Anyone set to inherit an adult Vertex** in a season or two and wants continuity of feel.

The profile that should look elsewhere is the smaller or first-year junior. At the 350g end this is a heavy racket, and a diamond shape held without proper technique ends up as short bandejas and a sore shoulder.

Verdict: continuity within the range, not raw performance

The value of the Bullpadel Vertex 04 JR 2025 lies in the bridge it builds. It delivers the shape, the hitting zone and the identity of a tour-level racket with materials that forgive: elastic Polyglass, soft Evalastic and a 36mm CarbonTube that holds the perimeter together.

It's only fair to say what it doesn't deliver. It doesn't give the crisp feel or feedback of carbon, it doesn't grip enough to cut, and it won't keep up with a junior who's already hitting properly hard. That player needs to move up a tier, not just a size.

For everyone else, this Bullpadel option does exactly what it promises: teaching players to work with a diamond silhouette without punishing the arm while they learn.