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.
Overall
(summary of attributes below)
Power
Control
Sweet Spot
Maneuverability
Comfort
Spin
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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.
In the middle of the track - where I like this racket the most, it handles very well, it is very agile, it allows you to move very quickly. Combine the good handling with the reactive core and we get a racket that when looking for a high power overhead, we notice the ball comes out much faster than with a more controlled shot.
When I hit a chancletazo or another aggressive shot, it has a rebound effect and can cause me to hit the ball into the net. This is the only area where you need to be careful with this racket
Standard size sweet spot, in the central area pulling a little higher
Moves itself really, easy to manage, though it does need some technique. When I add power, it behaves better.
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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