Bullpadel
VERTEX 05 MX 25
A limited-edition diamond built for players who end rallies overhead — this is the Vertex line at its most uncompromising.
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Full spec breakdown
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Highlights
What makes this racket stand out
Diamond shape with high balance shifts the sweet spot to the upper face — where overhead smashes and bandejas generate maximum pace.
Top Spin surface treatment increases ball-to-face friction, letting advanced players load topspin and slice with less wrist effort than a standard carbon face.
Limited MX edition tied to the Juan Tello signature line — same performance architecture as the standard Vertex 05, differentiated by a Mexico-themed finish and collectible status.
The feel
How it's built to play, by shape, core and construction — rated low / mid / high rather than on a false 1–10 scale. Higher isn't always better; it depends on the game you want.
Balance — where the weight sits
Even
Handle / low
Head / high
The spec sheet
Year
2025
Shape
Diamond
Level
Professional
Style
All Around
Balance
High
Our verdict
What the shape, core and construction tell us about how this racket is built to play.
The short version
The Vertex 05 MX 25 is the right racket for the left-side attacker who already has the technique to use a diamond consistently and wants the added spin texture of the Top Spin face on finishing shots. The limited MX edition adds nothing to performance — it's the same Vertex 05 DNA in a collector's finish — but for players already committed to this line, the specs fully deliver. Anyone without a stable overhead or with any elbow history should stop reading here and look at the Vertex W or a teardrop alternative.
Strengths
Left-side attackers with consistent overhead technique who want a racket that rewards hard, well-timed swings with genuine pace.
Competitive club and tournament players already playing with a high-balance diamond who are looking for a step up in ball exit speed on finishing shots.
Keep in mind
Players with elbow or shoulder sensitivity — the diamond shape, high balance, and stiff carbon face combine into a high-vibration profile that will aggravate existing arm problems.
How it's built to play
The Vertex 05 MX 25 is a limited-edition variant of Bullpadel's flagship attacking line, produced as part of a Mexico-market collection and carrying Juan Tello's signature. Aesthetics aside — dark base, geometric and floral motifs in red and gold — this is the same Vertex 05 engineering underneath: a high-balance diamond aimed squarely at left-side players who want to punish short balls and win points at the net. It does not try to be versatile. It does not soften the blow for players still developing their overhead. It is an attack tool, and it behaves like one.
The Vertex line's construction centres on stiffness and energy transfer. The diamond frame with high balance places the mass toward the head, creating the momentum needed to drive overhead smashes through a defender's reach. The face carries Bullpadel's Top Spin surface treatment — a textured finish that increases friction between ball and face at contact, so players generating topspin or slice can create stronger directional effects with less deliberate wrist manipulation. This matters most on bandejas and attacking volleys where technique is already partially committed to placement. The CarbonTube frame wraps the perimeter in 100% bidirectional carbon, which means virtually no flex on contact — every joule of swing energy goes into the ball rather than being absorbed by a bending frame. That rigidity is a power advantage at full swing and a liability on anything slower or off-centre, where a fiberglass face would cushion the contact and a softer core would give the player more time to influence the shot.
On the left side, this racket does what the Vertex line has always done well: overheads feel explosive and decisive. The high balance generates head momentum that carries through on smashes without requiring the player to generate all the force manually — useful late in a long match when the arm is tired but the rally still needs finishing. The Top Spin face makes spin-loaded lobs and angled putaways noticeably more controllable at pace, which is where the MX 25 earns its professional billing. The problem shows up when rallies slow down or when the ball arrives awkwardly. The stiff carbon face and high balance give you very little margin on defensive reset shots from the left side — the racket communicates every mishit clearly and punishingly. Right-side players who try this racket looking for all-around versatility will find it tiring. The sweet spot is smaller than any teardrop in the lineup, and at high balance the maneuverability cost is real on quick net exchanges.
FAQ
How does the Vertex 05 MX 25 compare to the standard Vertex 05?
Performance-wise, they are the same racket. The MX 25 is a limited-edition variant with Mexico-themed cosmetics — dark base with geometric and floral motifs in red and gold, Juan Tello's signature, and the 'VIVA MÉXICO' inscription. The shape, balance, core, and face materials are identical to the standard Vertex 05. If you're choosing between them purely on court performance, the decision is cosmetic. The MX 25 commands a premium and has a purchase limit of two units per customer, consistent with collectible LTD releases.
How does the Vertex 05 MX 25 compare to the Vertex 04 MX 24?
The Vertex 04 MX 24 is the previous year's Mexico edition and is currently available at a significantly reduced price — around €245 versus €370 for the MX 25. The Vertex 05 generation introduced the Top Spin surface treatment and updated construction, so if spin generation and the latest face technology matter to your game, the 05 is the upgrade. If you're primarily drawn to the Vertex line's power profile and the budget is a factor, the 04 MX 24 delivers the same diamond, high-balance attacking character for considerably less.
Is the Vertex 05 MX 25 suitable for right-side players?
No — not as a primary racket. The diamond shape and high balance are engineered for the attacking left-side game: overheads, bandejas, and finishing volleys. Right-side players need fast, controlled reactions and consistent ball placement under pressure, which requires low-to-medium balance and a forgiving sweet spot. The Vertex 05 MX 25 will feel slow to maneuver and unforgiving on the reset shots that define right-side play. A teardrop or round with medium-low balance suits that position far better.
What does the Top Spin surface treatment actually do on court?
The Top Spin finish is a textured surface applied to the carbon face that increases friction between the ball and the racket at contact. In practice, it means your topspin and slice shots load more spin with less deliberate wrist action — the face grabs the ball rather than letting it skid off. On attacking bandejas and angle putaways this makes a noticeable difference in directional control, especially at pace. It's not a substitute for technique, but advanced players who already use spin tactically will feel the extra grip in those shot types.
Should players with elbow sensitivity consider the Vertex 05 MX 25?
No. The Vertex 05 MX 25 combines four high-risk factors for elbow stress: diamond shape, high balance, stiff carbon face, and a construction built for maximum energy transfer rather than vibration absorption. Even with a vibration-dampening grip upgrade, this racket's profile is not suitable for players with a history of lateral epicondylitis or shoulder problems. Players in that situation should look at the Vertex W Cloud or step away from the Vertex line entirely toward a round or teardrop with a soft foam core and fiberglass face.
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A limited-edition diamond built for players who end rallies overhead — this is the Vertex line at its most uncompromising.
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