BULLPADEL Elite 02 Pretoria 2026 Padel Racket

The Bullpadel Elite 02 Pretoria 2026 Padel Racket marks the debut of a new generation of Elite, unveiled for the first time at the Premier Padel P1 tournament in Pretoria as a limited edition created to celebrate its global launch. Developed in direct collaboration with world number 1 Gemma Triay and Bullpadel Lab, the Elite 02 is conceived for players who want to make the extraordinary effortless, offering a natural flow of play, optimised movement efficiency, and an immediate connection between player and racket that maximises feel while minimising effort on every shot. Inspired by the artistic and cultural richness of Africa, the Pretoria edition reinterprets the geometric patterns, textures, and chromatic nuances of the continent to create an exclusive design where performance, sophistication, and personality coexist in perfect harmony. Presented in exclusive packaging and produced in limited quantities, the Elite 02 Pretoria is the first opportunity to be part of a new story in the Elite line. Pure Mastery.

Material and Construction

The hitting face is constructed from Fibrix, a hybrid material that combines flexible fiberglass with rigid carbon to deliver a comfortable and versatile playing experience across every corner of the court. This hybrid combination provides an accessible and confident feel without sacrificing control or power, enhancing performance and confidence with every shot. Fibrix is the ideal face material for the Elite 02’s design philosophy, delivering a pleasant touch and balanced ball output that suits players seeking comfort and performance in perfect harmony.

The internal core uses MultiEVA, a sandwich structure composed of three layers of EVA rubber at varying densities. The two stiffer outer layers maximise power and deliver a quick decisive response on explosive shots, while the softer inner layer acts as a shock-absorbing core that increases comfort and tolerance on lower-speed shots, reduces vibrations, decreases injury risk, and provides greater control on more delicate plays. This dynamic layered arrangement allows the core to adapt its response intelligently to the speed and intensity of every shot throughout the match.

Performance Benefits

The Elite 02 has been designed with a reduced weight and completely redesigned architecture that makes it lighter, more agile, and quicker in transitions than previous Elite generations. The hybrid shape offers one of the most balanced performances in the entire Bullpadel collection, with a balance point of approximately 25.5cm that sits between the middle and head of the frame. This natural balance allows players to build points patiently, defend with confidence, and accelerate aggressively when the game demands it, always maintaining an extraordinary sense of control over the ball across all phases of play. At 350-360g and 538cm playing surface, the Elite 02 is designed for advanced women players who want a technically sophisticated and versatile tool that performs effortlessly from the baseline to the net.

Technology Explanation

Elite Core is the new architectural foundation of the Elite 02, redesigned by Bullpadel Lab to optimise mass distribution, reduce swingweight, and reinforce the structural heart of the racket. This core redesign results in more efficient energy transfer, a more stable and faster response on every impact, and the lighter and more agile feel that defines the new generation of Elite. The Elite Core directly contributes to the improved fluidity and responsiveness that players experience from the first point of every match.

Total Channel is a perimeter channel integrated around the outer frame of the racket that enhances torsional stability and provides greater frame rigidity, optimising energy transfer with every shot. This frame-level stability system prevents unwanted flex and twist during off-centre contact, maintaining the consistency and precision of the playing surface across all shot types and court positions.

Air React Channel is the aerodynamic innovation developed by Bullpadel that integrates a hollow channel into the frame of the racket, promoting cleaner and more efficient airflow through the structure during the swing. This reduces air resistance, improves handling agility, and delivers a faster and more responsive racket that accelerates execution and increases shot speed. The four-arm structure of Air React Channel reinforces the overall frame strength and optimises energy return on impact, making the racket feel lighter in the swing while delivering more speed and power on every stroke.

3D Grain technology incorporates a textured surface pattern specifically engineered for the Elite 02 mould, adjusting the texture characteristics to maximise effective ball contact and facilitate natural and effortless spin generation. This mould-specific approach ensures the 3D Grain surface works in perfect synergy with the Fibrix face and the geometry of the Elite 02 for the most efficient ball interaction possible.

The CustomWeight system consists of 3g resin-coated carbon fibre plates that can be placed in specific key zones of the frame to modify the balance and weight of the racket according to each player’s preferences and playing style. This personalisation option allows the Elite 02 to adapt to different technical requirements and match situations without altering its fundamental character and playing identity.

Design

The Pretoria edition draws its visual identity from the artistic and cultural richness of Africa, reinterpreting the geometric patterns, textures, and chromatic nuances characteristic of the continent in a design that gives each detail meaning beyond aesthetics. The exclusive packaging reflects the collector’s nature of this limited edition, designed for those who understand that sport and style are not opposites but expressions of the same pursuit of mastery. This is not simply a special edition, it is the opening chapter of a new story for the Bullpadel Elite line and for every player who chooses to be part of it from the very beginning.

Key Technologies and Features

• Fibrix hybrid face for comfortable versatile and confident ball output
• MultiEVA three-layer sandwich core for dynamic power and intelligent response across shot speeds
• Elite Core redesigned architecture for optimised mass distribution and reduced swingweight
• Total Channel perimeter system for enhanced torsional stability and frame rigidity
• Air React Channel hollow frame aerodynamics for reduced air resistance and faster swing
• 3D Grain mould-specific texture for maximised ball contact and natural spin generation
• CustomWeight 3g carbon plates for personalised balance and weight adjustment
• Hybrid shape with approximately 25.5cm balance for exceptional all-round versatility
• Reduced weight and completely redesigned architecture for lighter more fluid play
• Limited edition Pretoria design inspired by the artistic heritage of Africa
• Unveiled at Premier Padel P1 Pretoria designed with world number 1 Gemma Triay

Specifications

• Product type: Padel Racket
• Shape: Hybrid
• Balance: Approximately 25.5cm
• Weight: 350-360g
• Profile: 38mm
• Playing surface: 537cm2
• Outer composition: Fibrix
• Inner composition: MultiEVA
• Rough finish: 3D Grain
• Touch: Intermediate
• Level: Advanced
• Player segment: Women
• Playing style: Versatile
• Player: Gemma Triay
• Technologies: Fibrix, MultiEVA, Elite Core, Total Channel, Air React Channel, 3D Grain,
• CustomWeight
• Edition: Pretoria LTD 2026 Premier Padel P1