bullpadel
Vertex 03 CTR
Shape
round
Weight
365g
Balance
medium
Price
$325
Best for: Same as the 2022 version with minor superficial changes - easy to generate power at high speeds in the front of the court, less control at low speeds.
Contributing Scores
Power
Control
Sweet Spot
Maneuverability
Additional Metrics
Comfort
Spin
🔔 Note: the 2024 update to the Hack 03 only contains superficial changes.
The redesigned 2023 model of Bullpadel’s second flagship racket, the Hack 3, delivers power while maintaining playability around the court. One of the best rackets on the market for advanced attackers.
Average score: 7.9 • Based on 3 expert reviews • Last updated: Aug 2022
Aug 3, 2022
"It’s the best of the "Made in China" rackets, and not just because it scores well and has a beautiful make up, but because it pushes hard, it pushes easily when you ask it, because it has good control, because it has good sensations, because it moves will in the air, because it does everything, truly, well."
Power
8.0
Control
7.0
Sweet Spot
7.0
Jan 1, 2022
"Flat shots, lobs, X3, any way in closing the point on a fast track, the Hack will delight players with quick arms."
Power
10.0
Control
9.5
Sweet Spot
8.0
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