BULLPADEL Vertex 05 Argentina 2026 Padel Racket

The Bullpadel Vertex 05 Argentina 2026 Padel Racket is the official racket of the Premier Padel Buenos Aires tournament and the signature racket of Juan Tello, known as El Gato. A tribute to the Argentine jaguar and a commitment to protect its legacy on and off the court, this limited edition racket carries the intensity, character, and natural balance that define Argentine padel at its finest. The latest and most complete evolution of the best-selling Vertex line, the Vertex 05 Argentina is more responsive, more stable, and more intuitive than any version that came before it. Built for professional players who do not choose between power and control but master both, it delivers a fluid, solid, and natural playing feel across defence, attack, and every transition in between.

Material and Construction
The external face is constructed from X-Tend Carbon 12K, an advanced fiber composed of 12,000 high-density carbon filaments woven biaxially. Its more open architecture produces a lightweight and homogeneous lamination that optimises elasticity and responsiveness for perfect interaction with the Vertex mould geometry. The 12K carbon provides an ideal medium hardness that balances power and control in a versatile and adaptable way, making the racket equally effective in aggressive attacking situations and in controlled defensive plays. The result is a face material that responds naturally to every style of play without forcing the player to compromise on either end of the performance spectrum.

The internal core uses the MultiEVA sandwich structure, a three-layer EVA foam construction where the two stiffer outer layers generate maximum power and a decisive response on explosive shots, while the softer inner layer acts as a shock-absorbing core. This arrangement improves comfort on lower-speed plays, reduces vibrations, and provides greater control and feel on more delicate shots, allowing the racket to adapt dynamically to different playing situations across a full competitive match.

Performance Benefits
The Vertex 05 Argentina is built to support the complete game of a professional all-round player. The diamond shape raises the balance point to approximately 25.4cm, generating leverage for powerful overhead plays while keeping the overall balance accessible enough for fast and responsive handling across all court zones. The 530cm playing surface provides a generous hitting area, and the medium feel of the X-Tend Carbon 12K face gives players a balanced response between power output and comfortable ball feel that suits the demands of both baseline construction and net finishing. Players who combine talent and character in every point, adapting to whatever the game demands, will find the Vertex 05 Argentina responds naturally and completely to that approach.

Technology Explanation
CurvAktiv increases the angle of the side faces by 11 degrees to reach a total inclination of 31.6 degrees. This deeper twist generates a variable-section twisted structure along the profile that delivers more balanced vibration distribution, greater structural solidity, and improved reactivity on every shot for a livelier and more controlled response throughout the match.

Air Power optimises the airflow channel on the lower side of the frame, achieving a 50 percent increase in channel size compared to the Air React Channel system. This improvement increases energy return on impact, reduces weight in the lower frame area, and makes the racket more reactive, agile, and manoeuvrable during fast exchanges.

The combination of Air Power and CurvAktiv works together to deliver total performance. CurvAktiv enhances the Coanda effect, channelling air towards the Air Power system and reducing air resistance by up to 23 percent. The result is a more agile racket with greater acceleration, impeccable handling, absolute control, and exceptional responsiveness on every shot.

The Vertex Core has been completely redesigned with a double diagonal bridge and a more triangular geometry that distributes forces optimally across its edges. This reduces vibrations, minimises torsion, and significantly increases structural rigidity. Additional volume in the lower area provides greater thickness and firmness while a slightly widened tip reinforces the connection between frame and face, optimising energy transmission and providing a solid and stable feel with every stroke from the back of the court and at the net.

Ease Vibe dampeners are integrated into four strategically placed holes across the racket face. Independently tested by the Polytechnic University of Madrid, these next-generation spring-geometry dampeners absorb up to 49 percent of the vibrations produced at ball contact. Their unique geometry also allows players to customise the feel and balance of the racket to suit individual preferences between control and power.

The CustomWeight system allows players to add gel-finished 3g plates to up to four positions in the upper frame, with configurations of up to 12g of additional weight and a balance shift of up to 1cm in either direction, giving each player precise control over the power and balance of the racket.

TopSpin increases the amount of grain in the outermost layer of the racket face, producing more pronounced and precise spin on every shot type including slices, volleys, lobs, and smashes. The increased grain also improves the durability of the texture, ensuring superior and consistent spin performance across more matches.

Hesacore grip technology uses an ergonomic honeycomb design that increases the contact surface between the hand and the handle. The concave surfaces allow fingers to rest naturally, reducing strain and vibration transmission while providing a firm and comfortable hold that gives players complete control throughout every match.

Vibradrive inserts a highly elastic elastomer along the longitudinal axis of the handle, absorbing vibrations generated during play and providing particular protection during off-centre contact situations, protecting the arm and wrist across long and demanding match sessions.

Design
The Argentina edition is a tribute to the Argentine jaguar, representing the intensity, the reading of the opponent, and the determination inherent in Argentine padel. The gaze of the jaguar dominating the design is not an accident but an expression of attitude, character, and the pride of competing at the highest level. It is the official racket of the Premier Padel Buenos Aires tournament and the personal racket of Juan Tello, making it one of the most meaningful and collectible limited edition pieces in the Bullpadel catalogue.

Key Technologies and Features

• X-Tend Carbon 12K face for balanced medium hardness combining power and control
• MultiEVA three-layer sandwich core for dynamic performance and vibration comfort
• Vertex Core redesigned double diagonal bridge for rigidity and torsion control
• CurvAktiv 31.6 degree twisted profile for balanced vibration and reactivity
• Air Power channel for 50 percent increased airflow and aerodynamic advantage
• Air Power and CurvAktiv combined for up to 23 percent reduced air resistance
• Ease Vibe dampeners absorbing up to 49 percent of impact vibrations
• CustomWeight system for personalised balance with up to 12g additional weight
• TopSpin increased grain surface for pronounced and durable spin generation
• Hesacore honeycomb ergonomic grip for comfort and injury prevention
• Vibradrive elastomer handle insert for off-centre vibration absorption
• Argentine jaguar inspired limited edition design for Premier Padel Buenos Aires

Specifications

• Product type: Padel Racket
• Shape: Diamond
• Balance: Approximately 25.4cm
• Weight: 365-375g
• Profile: 38mm
• Playing surface: 530cm2
• External composition: X-Tend Carbon 12K
• Internal composition: MultiEVA
• Feel: Medium
• Level: Professional
• Style: All-Round
• Player: Juan Tello
• Technologies: X-Tend Carbon 12K, MultiEVA, Vertex Core, CurvAktiv, Air Power, Ease Vibe, CustomWeight, TopSpin, Hesacore, Vibradrive
• Edition: Argentina LTD 2026 Premier Padel Buenos Aires