Padel Racket Review - Bullpadel Vertex 05 Woman 2027

What the reviewers say

Most hands-on testing so far was done on the 2026 edition, which shares this racket's construction, so the sources below cover both years.

The 2027 coverage agrees that the Vertex W is still an attacker's racket in a lighter package. MoreEverythingPadel went through the full 2027 range and noted that the Fibrix face makes it slightly softer and the lower weight gives a faster swing, but called it “still an attacking racket overall”. The channel also made the point that only the weight makes it a women's racket, so anyone who wants a lighter diamond can use it.

Dani 13 went through Bullpadel's 2027 catalogue before launch and saw no change in the Vertex line beyond the looks. He described the Woman as the lighter sibling of this year's Vertex Comfort, with the same Fibrix and MultiEVA setup, and “a slightly more manageable racket”.

The attacking lean is deliberate. At the 2027 presentation, filmed by Dani 13, Delfi Brea said she always chose rackets for handling and control, until Bullpadel pushed her towards “a more aggressive version, with a bit more output, a bit harder, that works for both things”. She admitted it took time to adapt.

The hands-on tests of the 2026 edition back that up. PADELREVIEW ENG found it stiffer and more solid than their favourite, the 2024 Vertex 04 W: better overhead and easy on lobs, but less forgiving off centre. Their verdict on the net game: “At the net, this racket shows its best side: quick, stable and highly responsive.” The Padel School tested it alongside the rest of the women's lineup and “could definitely feel the combination of control and power”, calling it a racket for the all-rounder.

The one real disagreement is about power. PADELREVIEW ENG ranks it the most offensive Vertex Woman so far, while The Padel School groups it with the Elite as an all-rounder, behind the Pearl and the Flow for pure power. Both hold up: it attacks well for a light racket, but it does not hit as heavy as Bullpadel's head-heavy models.

Our take: Bowe's summary

The Vertex 05 W plays as a precise diamond more than a heavy hitter. The low weight keeps it fast at the net, and the gritty face adds real bite to sliced volleys and víboras, which suits players who place the ball and work it with spin. The trade-off is the sweet spot: it is firmer and less forgiving than on the old Vertex 04 W, so off-centre contact costs depth. If you own the 2026 edition, keep it.

Better than most diamonds. Lobs are one of its strengths: PADELREVIEW ENG found them easy to lift and consistent, and the low weight makes long rallies from the back less tiring. The firmer face is less kind on late, off-centre blocks near the glass, so defensive resets need clean contact rather than a racket that bails you out.

It finishes well for its weight. Víboras and bandejas come off with bite and control, which lets you keep the pressure on down the diagonal. Flat smashes are a different matter: there is less mass in the head than in the Pearl, so the extra pace has to come from your swing.

Its best zone. Reviewers describe the volleys as quick, stable and responsive, and the stiffer bridge that arrived with the 05 sends them out faster than on the older model. The rough surface helps on sliced and angled volleys, and the low weight makes fast exchanges easier to survive.

How it compares

• Bullpadel Pearl 2027: Bea González's racket carries more weight in the head and is the most attacking model in the women's line. Pick the Pearl if finishing overhead is your priority. Pick the Vertex W if you want an easier switch between defence and attack.
• Bullpadel Wonder 2027: the precision model of the range, which The Padel School rated the most precise of Bullpadel's women's rackets last season. Pick the Wonder if you win points with placement. Pick the Vertex W if you want more punch at the net and overhead.