Bullpadel is Premier Padel’s official racket and technical apparel partner, under a deal the tour announced in May 2024 that runs to the end of 2026. Its rackets are also in the hands of tour players: Padel Market UK lists signature models for Paquito Navarro (Hack), Juan Tello (Vertex), Fede Chingotto (Neuron) and Martín Di Nenno (Xplo).
The range can be confusing to navigate. Bullpadel makes rackets for players from complete beginners to touring professionals, and this guide covers four series that run from beginner to advanced – Indiga, Ionic, Hack and Vertex – so you can find the right model for your level and budget.
Quick summary: which Bullpadel suits which player
Before the detail, here’s the range at a glance:
| Series | Shape | Player level | UK price range | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiga | Round (Control, W) or diamond (Power) | Beginner | £60–75 | First racket |
| Ionic | Round (Control), teardrop (Light) or diamond (Power) | Intermediate | £118–137 | Stepping up from a first racket |
| Hack | Diamond (Hybrid has a hybrid shape) | Advanced | About £150–306 | Attacking players who finish at the net |
| Vertex | Diamond | Advanced | About £189–306 | Experienced players, attacking style |
Prices were checked at UK retailers on 17 October 2026. If you’re new to padel or in your first year: Indiga. If you’ve been playing for a while and want something better: Ionic. The Hack and the Vertex suit two-plus years with strong technique. The rest of this guide explains why.
Who Bullpadel are
Bullpadel is a Spanish brand that has grown alongside the game itself, and it makes rackets across the full level spectrum, from fibreglass beginner rackets to top-end carbon professional models.
The Premier Padel partnership is the most visible part of the brand’s identity outside Spain. Premier Padel is the top-tier professional padel circuit, and the 2024 deal covers Bullpadel’s rackets, clothing, footwear, bags and accessories, including a co-branded Premier Padel collection. Players on the tour still use their own sponsors’ rackets: Agustín Tapia plays NOX and Arturo Coello plays Head.
For UK buyers, the practical point is availability: PDH Sports, Everything Padel, Express Padel, All Things Padel and Padel Market’s UK store all list Bullpadel rackets.
The Indiga: where beginners start
The Indiga is Bullpadel’s entry-level range. The Indiga Control is the obvious starting point: a round racket with fibreglass faces and a smooth surface, weighing 365–380 g, £59.99 at Everything Padel (RRP £79.99) on 17 October 2026. Round shapes have a larger, lower sweet spot, which means more of your mishits still go in.
The Indiga W (£69.99 at Padel Market UK, £74.99 at PDH Sports) is the round, low-balance women’s version with a soft EVA core. The Indiga Power (£59.99 at Everything Padel, £69.99 at Padel Market UK) is a high-balance diamond, so it suits a beginner who already knows they like to hit hard.
If you’re looking for a beginner racket and have no brand preference, compare the Indiga Control against other brands’ round fibreglass rackets at the same price.
The Ionic: the intermediate step up
The Ionic sits between the Indiga and the Hack. Its faces are Glaphite, a carbon and fibreglass blend, and it comes in three shapes. The Ionic Control 2026 is round with a low balance and weighs 365–375 g (£119.99 at Everything Padel, £128.99 at Padel Market UK). The Ionic Light 2026 is a 350–360 g teardrop with a mid balance (£117.99 at Padel Market UK), and the Ionic Power 2026 is a high-balance diamond (£136.99 at Padel Market UK).
The Ionic Light is worth a look if you find most rackets slightly heavy for sustained play.
The Hack: Bullpadel’s power racket
The Hack is Bullpadel’s attacking range, and the pro name attached to it is Paquito Navarro, per the retailer listings. It is a firmer and more demanding racket than its price suggests, so read the model before you buy.
The standard Hack 04 (2026) is a diamond with high, head-heavy balance, 360–375 g, and a TriCarbon 18K face over a MultiEVA core. Padel Market UK classes it as advanced to professional. Diamond shapes put the sweet spot high in the face, which rewards smashes and flat attacking shots and offers little help when you defend low off the back glass. The Hack 03 (2024) shares the same diamond shape and high balance, so older stock is no easier to use.
The Hack 04 Hybrid has a hybrid shape and a mid-high balance at 365–375 g, per Padel Market UK (£162.99 on 17 October 2026). That puts the weight a little lower than the standard Hack 04, but the same retailer still classes it as advanced, so treat it as the more manageable of two advanced rackets.
A Hack 05 family arrived for 2027. PDH Sports lists the Hack 05 and Hack 05 Hybrid at £306 (RRP £340), and Padel Market UK lists the Hybrid at 365–375 g with a MultiEVA core, aimed at professional players. Our Bullpadel Hack guide compares the models in full, including who should skip it.
On price, the 2026 Hack 04 was £152.50 as outlet stock at PDH Sports (RRP £305) and £178.99 at Padel Market UK on 17 October 2026, so the discount is the strongest argument for buying it now.
If you think you should buy a Vertex, the Hack is not an easier alternative, because both are demanding diamonds. Off-centre contact on a stiff carbon face feels bad and goes nowhere, and over time it stresses the elbow and shoulder.
The Vertex: Bullpadel’s flagship
The Vertex is Bullpadel’s flagship performance range; the Vertex 05 is Juan Tello’s racket, per Padel Market UK.
We’ve published a full Vertex buyer’s guide that covers the 2026 range in detail, so this section focuses on the essentials for someone deciding whether to consider the Vertex at all.
The core design: The Vertex 05 is a diamond-shaped, high-balance racket with a MultiEVA core, an X-Tend Carbon 12K face and a rough Top Spin surface. Diamond shapes have a high, compact sweet spot suited to attacking shots played above shoulder height. The carbon face transfers energy directly at contact – fast, crisp, unforgiving on mishits. Head weight amplifies swing speed into ball speed, which is exactly what an attacking player wants on overhead smashes and put-away volleys.
The catch: All of that design intent requires consistent technique to use effectively. Off-centre contact on a stiff carbon diamond feels bad and goes nowhere. Over time, it also stresses the elbow and shoulder. The Vertex 05 is outstanding in the hands of an experienced player with clean, repeatable striking – it can make the game worse for players who are still building that foundation.
The Vertex 05 Comfort is a more accessible version: diamond shape and a MultiEVA core, with a Fibrix face that PDH Sports describes as a forgiving medium feel. If you’re drawn to the Vertex and have been playing two-plus years, the Comfort variant is the sensible starting point.
Pricing on 17 October 2026: Vertex 05 Comfort £214.99 at PDH Sports (RRP £240); the 2027 Vertex 05 £306 at PDH Sports and £305.99 at Everything Padel (RRP £340); the 2026 Vertex 05 £188.99 at Padel Market UK.
Hack vs Vertex: making the call
The question that comes up most often with Bullpadel is whether to buy the Hack or the Vertex. Both are attacking diamonds, so the choice depends on the kind of attacking game you play.
Choose the Hack 04 if: you finish points with flat, direct power, you hit your smashes and bandejas from above your head, and you have two-plus years of consistent technique.
Choose the Hack 04 Hybrid if: you attack but still want a larger sweet spot and a quicker racket for volleys.
Consider the Vertex if: you build points with spin and varied attacking play, you play three or more times a week, and you have a reliable overhead.
If you are still making regular unforced errors, start lower down the range with the Ionic Control or Ionic Light. The padel racket shape guide covers why diamond shapes make demands on technique.
UK pricing and where to buy
UK specialist retailers listing Bullpadel rackets on 17 October 2026:
- PDH Sports (pdhsports.com) – 2027 Hack, Vertex, Neuron and Xplo models
- Everything Padel (everythingpadel.co.uk) – from the Indiga to the Vertex 05
- Padel Market (padelmarket.com, UK store) – 2025 and 2026 stock alongside 2027 models
- Express Padel and All Things Padel
Prices on 17 October 2026:
| Racket | Price range |
|---|---|
| Indiga Control, Power, W (beginner) | £59.99–74.99 |
| Ionic Control, Light, Power (intermediate) | £117.99–136.99 |
| Hack 04 (advanced, diamond) | £152.50–178.99 |
| Hack 04 Hybrid (advanced) | £162.99–191.25 |
| Hack 05 Hybrid (2027) | £302.99–306 (RRP £340) |
| Vertex 05 Comfort (advanced) | £214.99 |
| Vertex 05 (2026 / 2027) | £188.99 / £306 |
How Bullpadel compares with Head and Nox
If you’re deciding between brands rather than within Bullpadel’s own range, here’s how they stack up at equivalent price points.
At £118–137 (intermediate range): Bullpadel’s answer is the Ionic, with a round Control and a teardrop Light for players who want forgiveness. From NOX, the AT10 Pro Cup Soft is a teardrop at £134 (PDH Sports, 17 October 2026).
At £165+ (advanced range): The Bullpadel Vertex 05 Comfort (£214.99 at PDH Sports) sits below the Head Coello Pro 2026, a 370 g high-balance diamond for Arturo Coello at £256.99 (Padel Market UK). Both are diamonds for advanced players. Within Bullpadel, the Vertex leans towards spin and the Hack 04 towards direct flat power.
For beginners, Bullpadel’s advantage is brand coherence: if you start with an Indiga and progress through the Ionic, the Hack and Vertex are natural upgrade paths within the same manufacturer once your technique is ready for a diamond.
Where to go next
If you’re still deciding on your first racket, the first padel racket UK guide covers what to prioritise before you commit to a brand.
If you are weighing the Hack 04, the Hybrid or the new Hack 05, our Bullpadel Hack guide breaks down each model and who should skip it.
If you know Bullpadel is the right brand for you and are focused on the Vertex specifically, the Bullpadel Vertex buyer’s guide has the full 2026 range breakdown with per-variant recommendations.
Bullpadel also makes padel footwear, and our Bullpadel padel shoes guide covers the UK range from the £67.50 Indiga up to the Vibram models. For a broader equipment context – how shape affects play, what weight means for your game – the padel racket shape guide and racket weight guide are worth reading before spending £150 or more on a frame.