BULLPADEL XPLO 02 COMFORT 2027 MARTIN DI NENNO

Technologies

Pros

• ✓The high balance and diamond shape stack inertia into the head, so the smash and flat overhead pick up extra acceleration without your arm having to force the shot. The 3D Grain roughness bites into the ball on viboras and cut bandejas, producing low, skidding bounces that stay pinned to the opponent's wall. The Multieva core and Ease Vibe give a lively ball exit on attack without the harsh, board-like feel of a rigid racket, while also filtering out vibration on off-centre hits. CustomWeight lets you fine-tune weight and balance, handy for dialling the racket in to your wrist before loading even more weight into the head.

Cons

• ✗That high balance costs you on defence: on fast body shots and rushed wall exits, arriving even a fraction late leaves the head trailing behind the ball. The sweet spot sits high up in the diamond, so hits near the throat lose pace and precision, particularly on blocking volleys. The feel is still firm rather than plush: if you carry chronic elbow trouble or want a genuinely cushioned racket, this response will feel demanding. On holding bandejas it tends to give more pace than you're asking for, forcing you to brake the arm so you don't hand the wall to your opponents.

Martín Di Nenno's name is on the Bullpadel XPLO 02 Comfort 2027: a high-balance diamond racket with a Fibrix face, Multieva core and XPLO Core², weighing 360-370g, with a 38mm frame and 3D Grain roughness. It's a power racket built for competition, with one twist that sets it apart from the rest of the line.

Di Nenno is a Premier Padel benchmark, and his signature racket from the Bullpadel 2027 collection does exactly what you'd expect: attack from up high and close out points. The Comfort version keeps that same ambition, but goes easier on the arm.

What does "Comfort" actually change on a competition XPLO?

The idea behind this variant is simple. It keeps the pure XPLO DNA — diamond shape, head-heavy balance, real pop — and adds a layer of comfort and maneuverability on top of the extreme stiffness that defines the more radical XPLO.

The key is the Multieva core. The feel is still firm, true attacking-racket territory, but the ball comes off lively and fluid, and you notice far less of that "hitting a board" sensation when the strike isn't dead-centre.

Fibrix, Multieva and XPLO Core²: what's inside the build

The Fibrix face blends carbon and fibreglass. That mix aims for a middle ground: carbon brings stiffness and precision on the flat smash, while the fibreglass adds back some flex so the ball doesn't die at medium pace.

XPLO Core² and Wave System² work on the internal structure to transfer energy more efficiently on attacking shots. Ease Vibe handles the opposite job: filtering out vibration, which you'll appreciate in long matches with a racket at this weight.

Air Power targets swing aerodynamics, and CustomWeight lets you personalise weight and balance. With a 507cm² hitting area and a 38mm frame, there's a generous striking surface for a diamond shape.

Smash and vibora: where the XPLO 02 Comfort takes over

The high balance and diamond shape concentrate inertia in the head. On the overhead smash and flat power shot, that translates into extra acceleration: the arm does less work and the ball travels faster. This is the shot this padel racket was built for.

The 3D Grain roughness bites into the ball with real intensity. You feel it on the vibora and the cut bandeja: the ball drops fast off the bounce and sticks to the wall, giving your opponent no time to reset.

Control is solid but not standout. On holding bandejas, when all you want is a safe ball back to the baseline, the racket tends to give you more pace than you asked for.

Defence and wall exits: the price of a head-heavy build

This is where the bill comes due. With the weight up top, fast body shots and rushed wall exits demand earlier preparation. Arrive late, and the head trails behind the ball.

The sweet spot sits high in the diamond. Low hits, near the throat, lose pace and precision — noticeable on blocking volleys at the net and on defensive lobs from the back of the court.

Maneuverability is acceptable for a competition diamond, but this isn't a racket for someone who lives at the net on pure reflexes. The Multieva softens the sensation, but it doesn't change the physics of the balance.

Who is the Bullpadel XPLO 02 Comfort 2027 built for?

The Bullpadel XPLO 02 Comfort 2027 is aimed at intermediate-advanced and competitive players who play the finisher role in their pair and want power from up top. Its high balance and diamond shape demand solid technique, though the Multieva core makes it more forgiving than a stiff-response XPLO.

Good fit for:

• Players who finish points from above with the smash or vibora.
• Players who prepare shots early, offsetting the high balance on defence.
• Hard hitters wanting competition-level power with less punishment on the arm than a rigid racket.
• Anyone who wants to fine-tune weight and balance with CustomWeight.

Not a good fit for:

• Beginners or players who build the point through control and patience.
• Players with chronic elbow issues who need a genuinely cushioned racket.

It works best paired with a control-minded partner who anchors the point from the back and feeds high balls.

Verdict: signature power with just the right amount of bite

The model lives up to its name. It's a true XPLO, with the punch you'd expect from Di Nenno's racket, and the added comfort makes it easier to get the most out of across three sets.

Its limits are just as clear. Fine control and quick defence aren't its strong suit, and the sweet spot rewards players who hit from above. If your game is built around the net and blocking, there are more forgiving rackets out there.

If you're an attacking player with solid technique who wants the smash to do real damage without paying for it in your elbow, this Bullpadel option for 2027 is worth a test on court.