BULLPADEL VERTEX 05 GEO 2027 PABLO CARDONA

Technologies

Pros

• ✓With a diamond shape, high balance and firm feel, this racket cracks the ball on the smash by 3 and the flat smash, generating an acceleration few competition rackets can match The diagonal double bridge in the Geometric Shape frame widens the sweet zone at the 2 and 10 positions and adds stability when the ball doesn't land dead centre The rough X-Tend Carbon 3K face bites into the ball on viboras and cut bandejas, producing spin that kills the ball after the bounce and hugs it to the back glass Control is genuinely impressive for such an attacking racket: maintenance bandejas and deep volleys come out placed, not just powerful

Cons

• ✗With a modest ball exit, the racket demands a full arm in defence: blocks, lobs from the back and wall exits all need a complete swing to reach the opponent's baseline Between the high balance and the 365-375g weight, quick net volleys and reflex exchanges are a struggle if you're not already set The hard-hitting feel of the Multieva core punishes players without polished technique: half-paced shots die in the net, and the forearm feels it after long sessions

The Bullpadel Vertex 05 Geo 2027 is Pablo Cardona's racket for this season: a rough X-Tend Carbon 3K face, Multieva core, weight of 365-375g, a 38mm frame with Geometric Shape construction and a high balance. Cardona has unveiled it under the nickname "Total Play Max" — his tool for playing every part of the court.

That tag isn't accidental. The Vertex line has always been hitter territory, and this version takes the series' most aggressive step yet without giving up on court versatility altogether.

Total Play Max: the Vertex built for Pablo Cardona's all-court game

Cardona wanted a racket that lets him finish points from above without turning every bandeja into a lottery. That's why the Vertex 05 Geo isn't a pure hammer: its profile is versatile with a clearly offensive bias, built for competition level.

The result is a padel racket that hits hard off the smash while still holding onto remarkable control for how much power it packs. What it won't forgive, though, is a player arriving late to the ball.

Bullpadel Vertex 05 Geo 2027: full specs

Geometric Shape and the double bridge: why the frame runs the show

The piece that defines this racket most is the Geometric Shape frame. It features a diagonal double bridge that spreads impact forces and widens the contact area at the 2 and 10 positions — the high, wide zones where a diamond-shaped racket usually loses stability.

On court, you feel it on smashes when the ball isn't perfectly centred: the racket doesn't twist in your hand and the trajectory comes out straighter than expected. Across 541cm² of hitting surface, that reinforcement makes the sweet spot punch above what the shape would suggest.

The X-Tend Carbon 3K face delivers a lively, direct response, and the Multieva core, part of the Vertex Core⁵ concept, gives a firm, medium-high feel. Together they return energy when you commit to the shot and go relatively easy on off-centre hits.

Rounding out the package are Air Power, aimed at quick racket-head speed through the swing, Curv:Aktiv, Ease Vibe to filter out vibration, and CustomWeight for fine-tuning the balance. At 365-375g with a high balance, that adjustment matters — a few grams either way changes the feel at net dramatically.

How does the Vertex 05 Geo perform on smash, bandeja and vibora?

Up top is where this racket earns its price tag. It brings elite-level power:

1. **Smash by 3 and flat smash:** the head-heavy build and rigid frame turn racket speed into genuine ball speed. Catch the ball at its highest point and it leaves the court with ease.
2. **Vibora:** the rough finish bites the ball and generates aggressive sidespin that pins it to the back glass after the bounce.
3. **Bandeja:** this is where the control shows up. You can hold the net with deep, cut bandejas without the ball running long.
4. **Kick serve:** with sound technique, the mix of rough texture and head weight produces a high, hard-to-read bounce.

On the block volley the racket is dependable: the double-bridge stability keeps the ball from spraying off-line when it arrives with pace.

Where this racket costs you: defence and wall exits

The flip side of that firm feel is a modest ball exit. In defence, the racket doesn't give you free metres: a lob from the back or a wall exit hit with a half-swing falls short unless you commit your whole body to the shot.

Maneuverability is only decent, too. In fast net exchanges, with that high balance, you need the racket already loaded before the ball arrives — react late and the head shows up after the ball does.

And that hardness costs you physically. After a long match full of baseline rallies, a player without refined technique will feel it in the forearm, even though Ease Vibe takes the edge off some of the vibration.

Who is the Bullpadel Vertex 05 Geo 2027 for?

The Bullpadel Vertex 05 Geo 2027 is built for competition-level players with solid technique and a fast arm who play the backhand side or like to close out points from above. It rewards committed smashing and demands early positioning in defence. It's not for beginners or for arms carrying niggles.

The profile that gets the most out of it:

• Backhand-side players looking to finish the point with a smash by 3 or vibora.
• Hitters who want to keep bandejas controlled enough to hold the net.
• Players with strong physical conditioning who can generate their own power in defence.
• Pairs with a steady drive-side partner who can hold down the baseline.

If your game is built on defending, sending back lobs and waiting for the opponent's error, this racket will make you work twice as hard on every low ball.

What the Cardona Vertex gains — and what it demands

The Vertex 05 Geo 2027 pushes the Vertex line into its most offensive version yet and, thanks to the Geometric Shape frame, makes it more stable off-centre. Elite power, real spin and control above what's typical for its category.

In return, it asks for a certain level: arm strength to defend, anticipation at net, and a physique that can handle a hard-hitting feel. If you win your points from above and bring competition-level technique, this is one of the most complete tools for doing it. If you don't, the racket will remind you of every mistake.