Bullpadel Vertex 04 W Tour Finals 2024

Technologies

Pros

• ✓Xtend Carbon 12K over the Multieva core gives a crisp, compact response on the smash by 3: the ball comes off flat with minimal contact time, exactly what a rejilla smash demands The Top Spin texture roughs up the outer face layer and you genuinely feel it on the vibora and the kick serve, where the bounce jumps higher off the back glass than opponents expect The diamond shape, 38mm frame and head-heavy balance stack mass up top, turning the cut bandeja into a real point-ender, with the ball dying against the side glass Custom Weight lets you fine-tune the racket anywhere from 350 to 370 grams, so you can dial in your balance without resorting to makeshift lead tape on the frame At 530 cm², the hitting surface gives you a bit more margin than most max-profile diamond rackets offer, especially on mid-height block volleys

Cons

• ✗The sweet spot sits high and narrow: any strike below centre off a low wall exit sends back vibration and a short ball your opponent can pounce on With rubber this firm, you have to generate your own pace; on drop shots and defensive lobs without leg drive, the racket won't cover for shaky technique That head-heavy balance bites you in defence when you're rushed: prep late on a backhand in the corner and the head gets heavy, robbing the shot of directional control Being a Tour Finals limited edition, stock is exactly that — limited, so don't count on easily restocking the same model down the line

The Bullpadel Vertex 04 W TF isn't just a colourway refresh. Beneath the maroon-and-gold finish sits a 38mm diamond frame with an Xtend Carbon 12K face, a Multieva core and Top Spin texture, in a 350 to 370 gram weight range with a 530 cm² hitting surface. Bullpadel rolled it out as a special edition to mark the Premier Padel Tour Finals, with no specific player's name attached to the official model designation.

What's different from the standard Vertex mould?

This version doesn't share numbers with the base mould. Against the standard Vertex, the spec sheet lists four concrete upgrades:

Those four numbers go a long way toward explaining how the racket plays on court. The stiffness bump is the one you feel most: the ball exits earlier and flatter, with less core deformation on contact. The +23% aerodynamics figure is what keeps the diamond shape from dragging through the air despite carrying all that mass up top.

Xtend Carbon 12K and Multieva: why this combo hits so crisp

12K is a carbon weave tighter than a 3K and less stiff than the most extreme high-end weaves out there. Laid over a Multieva core — rubbers of different densities combined within the same piece — the result is a face that doesn't sink: contact time is short and the ball rockets off with barely any elastic give.

That translates directly onto the court. On the smash by 3 and the flat overhead, the Bullpadel Vertex 04 W TF delivers a compact, almost metallic response that helps you nail your contact point. On shots where you're looking to touch rather than crush, that same firmness leaves you with no cushion.

The Vertex Core technology works on the internal material distribution in the upper part of the mould, and Air Power is what sustains that aerodynamic behaviour through the smash motion. Custom Weight lets you shift the final weight within the factory range, something you'll appreciate if you're coming from a round racket and need to smooth out your initial swing.

The Top Spin texture and its real effect on the ball

Top Spin isn't a cosmetic finish: it roughens the outer face layer to generate sharper, more pronounced spin. Given how gritty this padel racket's surface is, the effect stands out on two shots in particular.

On the vibora, the ball comes off with more lateral spin and kicks higher off the glass, seriously complicating your opponent's wall exit. On the kick serve, the grit helps the ball climb after the bounce instead of staying flat.

It also adds something on topspin groundstrokes, though there the head-heavy balance does more of the work than the texture.

Bullpadel Vertex 04 W TF specs

Who is this Tour Finals edition built for?

Short answer: an experienced adult player. Bullpadel files it under its Total Game category — all-round — but the combination of diamond shape, head-heavy balance and firm rubber demands solid technique. Reviews of the model consistently point to a strong power-control balance, while flagging that the diamond shape can be a tough ask for beginners.

That nuance matters. "All-round" here doesn't mean easy: it means it performs well both at net and from the back *if* your timing is on point. The 530 cm² surface buys you some extra margin, and the +8% sweet spot bump over the base mould helps, but the effective zone remains high and comparatively narrow.

Shot-by-shot breakdown

1. **Smash and flat overhead.** This is home turf. The top-heavy mass and overall stiffness mean you barely need to follow through — just get under the ball and let it go.
2. **Cut bandeja.** Seriously penetrating. The 38mm profile keeps the ball low and tight to the side glass, though it demands a firm wrist to avoid opening the face.
3. **Vibora.** The standout shot alongside the smash, thanks to Top Spin.
4. **Block volley.** Solid at mid-height; below the waist the lack of ball pop shows and you'll need to push through it.
5. **Wall exit and defence.** This is where it punishes you. Get caught late and the head-heavy balance lags the face, leaving the ball short.
6. **Drop shot.** Demanding. The core's firmness doesn't absorb pace, so fine touch is entirely on you.

Verdict: who it suits and who should look elsewhere

In its favour: real power, crisp exit on offensive shots, above-average spin and the ability to fine-tune final weight thanks to Custom Weight. The limited-edition look, with the Tour Finals maroon and gold, is a nice bonus but shouldn't be the deciding factor.

Against it: little forgiveness outside the sweet spot, it demands early prep on defence, and it's not the racket to learn point construction with. If your game leans on patience from the back and changing rhythms, the brand's own round-shape rackets will give you more room to work with.

If you're an advanced player who finishes points at the net and lives comfortably up front, this Bullpadel will give you exactly what you're after. As a doubles partner, it pairs well alongside someone running a more control-oriented racket who can sustain the rally while you hunt the point up top.