Head to head

Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026 vs Adidas Metalbone 2026

What each manufacturer published for the Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026 and the Adidas Metalbone 2026, side by side, and what the PadelTrue model makes of it.

The short answer

Power: level. Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026 rates 84, Adidas Metalbone 2026 rates 78.
Control: level. Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026 rates 10, Adidas Metalbone 2026 rates 10.
Handling: Adidas Metalbone 2026 leans further toward handling, 40 against 26.
Forgiveness: Adidas Metalbone 2026 leans further toward forgiveness, 38 against 24.
Comfort: Adidas Metalbone 2026 leans further toward comfort, 51 against 31.

Ratings closer than 8 points are called level. The model is not more precise than that.

Ratings

Rating	Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026	Adidas Metalbone 2026
Power	84	78
Control	10	10
Handling	26	40
Forgiveness	24	38
Comfort	31	51
Value	18	13

Published specs, with sources

Spec	Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026	Adidas Metalbone 2026
Shape	Diamond Forma: Diamante bullpadel.com	Diamond Shape: Diamond allforpadel.com
Weight	365 to 375 g Peso: 365 - 375 g bullpadel.com	345 to 360 g Weight: 345-360 +(0-11,2) Gr allforpadel.com
Balance	High, 25.4 cm Balance: Alto, Aprox. 25,4 cm bullpadel.com	High Balance: Head Heavy allforpadel.com
Core	Medium, MultiEVA Composición interior: MultiEVA. Tacto: Intermedio bullpadel.com	Soft, EVA Soft Performance Rubber: Eva Soft Performance / The low-density Soft Performance EVA core provides excellent ball output and consistent comfort throughout play. allforpadel.com
Face	X-Tend Carbon 12K Composición exterior: X-Tend Carbon 12K bullpadel.com	Carbon Aluminized 16K Face: Carbon Aluminized 16K allforpadel.com
Frame	100% carbon (Carbon Tube) Carbon Tube: Consiste en la construcción del marco de la pala 100% de Carbono entrelazado bidireccional. bullpadel.com	Not published
Thickness	38 mm Perfil: 38 mm bullpadel.com	38 mm Thickness: 38 Mm allforpadel.com
Textured face	Yes Acabado rugoso: Top Spin bullpadel.com	Yes Spin Blade Decal features a textured surface that enhances control and allows you to generate more spin on every shot. allforpadel.com
Price	€249.99 Precio habitual: 339,99 € (26,47% de descuento) Precio: 249,99 € bullpadel.com	€390 €390.00 allforpadel.com

Which one

Choose the Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026 if

the two are level on every rating, so decide on price and on how each feels in the hand.

Full Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026 page

Choose the Adidas Metalbone 2026 if

you want more handling, forgiveness and comfort.

Full Adidas Metalbone 2026 page

Questions

Which has more power, the Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026 or the Adidas Metalbone 2026?

On published specs they are level: Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026 rates 84 and Adidas Metalbone 2026 rates 78 for power.

Which is easier on the arm, the Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026 or the Adidas Metalbone 2026?

The Adidas Metalbone 2026 rates 51 for comfort against 31 for the Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026. The difference comes from core: soft against medium, weight: 352.5g against 370g. This describes feel and physical demand, it is not medical advice.

Which is better for an improving player, the Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026 or the Adidas Metalbone 2026?

The Adidas Metalbone 2026 is the more forgiving build, 38 against 24.

Which is cheaper, the Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026 or the Adidas Metalbone 2026?

The Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026 was cheaper when checked: Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026 €249.99 on 28 September 2026, Adidas Metalbone 2026 €390 on 28 September 2026.

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