Padel Racket Review - Bullpadel Pearl 25

What the reviewers say

Four channels tested the Pearl 25 on court. They agree more on its character than on its level.

Control comes up first. Emiliano and Alvin of Padel Review weighed their unit at 353 g without the grip and measured a 26.6 cm balance, then compared it with Bullpadel's other Fibrix rackets. Emiliano's verdict: “I was almost more surprised by the control than by the power of this racket.” PADELARTE reached the same point in Spanish: “The mix of firmness and ball output gives very good control. You can steer the ball quite easily.” Both found it firmer than Delfi Brea's Vertex Woman, with less free power as the price.

Handling gets praise too. Joaquín of Zona de Pádel said: “It is head-heavy, like most Bullpadel rackets, but because it is quite light it stays very manageable in defence.” He called the touch a little dry.

The sweet spot is the shared complaint. Zona de Pádel found it a bit reduced, PADELARTE took points off for it in every zone, and Padel Review said off-centre hits do not always come off the same way, which cost them some confidence in their first sessions. They called it a racket you need to get to know, not love at first sight.

Power is where they split. PADELARTE scored the overhead game 8.5 out of 10 and put smashes out of the court over the fence without much effort, and Zona de Pádel said it helps a lot on the smash. Padel Review expected more from Bea González's racket, gave power 7.5 and the flat smash 8, and was not convinced on the víbora. At Padel Smash TV, Julian put it in his top five women's rackets because “with less effort the ball comes out faster, and with more control.” His co-host Cesc found it too light and a touch soft for a man's swing.

Level advice varies. Zona de Pádel and PADELARTE aim it at high intermediate and advanced players. Padel Review sees it as an intermediate racket for women and men, and Padel Smash TV even mentions beginners, which is the outlier given the small sweet spot. Padel Review scored value for money at 6 out of 10, at a price of around €250 at the time.

Our take: Bowe's summary

The Pearl 25 works best as a control racket with an attacking shape, not the other way round. The dry, firm response and low weight make placement and quick net exchanges easy, which is rare for a head-heavy diamond. The 3D rough face keeps its grip for the life of the racket but bites less than a sandpaper finish, so spin comes mostly from your technique. The real cost is the small sweet spot: players who want control will like the feel, but they have to hit it clean.

In defence the Pearl is better than its shape suggests. The low weight makes it quick to bring round on balls off the glass, and several reviewers sent lobs deep from awkward positions without trouble. The limit is the small sweet spot. Late or off-centre contact under pressure gives an uneven response, sometimes short, sometimes long.

Overhead, the head-heavy balance and firm face help flat smashes and balls you want to take out of the court, as long as you find the centre. It is not a cannon, though. It lacks the easy pop of Bullpadel's softer Fibrix rackets, and men with a big swing may find it too light to lean on. The Custom Weight slots at the top of the frame let you add head weight. The weights are sold separately.

At the net it is quick and precise. Blocks and fast volleys go where you point them, and the dry feel gives clear feedback on contact. Slow, sliced volleys and bandejas are fine but do not stand out, and the spin is normal for a 3D rough face.

How it compares

Bullpadel Vertex 04 Woman 2025: Delfi Brea's racket is the softer sibling. Reviewers found more ball output and a friendlier sweet spot, while the Pearl gives more control and a firmer, drier feel. Pick the Vertex Woman for easy power and the Pearl for placement.

Bullpadel Pearl 26: the follow-up keeps the Fibrix face, the MultiEva core and the same weight range. If you find the 2025 at a clear discount, you get the same basic recipe for less.