Our Verdict
Editorial first look: Paquito Navarro's 2026 weapon. A fast, explosive diamond that delivers most of the Vertex 04's performance for around £55 less.
Full Review
Editorial first look — we have not play-tested the Hack 04 2026 yet; this guidance is based on published specs and early review coverage. The Hack 04 is now the official racket of Paquito Navarro — a listing Decathlon UK itself carries — which is a striking endorsement for a frame that sits below the Vertex in Bullpadel's pricing. The full diamond shape, MultiEVA core and TriCarbon 18K faces produce what early reviewers describe as a fast attacking racket with a firm, explosive personality; Padelspeed calls it a "smashing machine". Crucially, at Decathlon UK's £219.99 it costs around £55 less than the Vertex 04 2026 while — by most accounts — giving up only a small slice of performance. For advanced amateurs (3.5–4.0) who want a genuine pro-endorsed attacking frame without flagship money, the Hack 04 looks like the smarter buy of Bullpadel's 2026 range. We will publish a full play-test verdict when we get court time.
Pros & Cons
- ✓Paquito Navarro's official 2026 racket — genuine pro endorsement
- ✓Around £55 cheaper than the Vertex 04 2026 for similar attacking DNA
- ✓TriCarbon 18K faces and MultiEVA core — fast, explosive character
- ✓Arguably the best value in Bullpadel's 2026 pro range
- ✗Firm, explosive feel will punish loose technique
- ✗We have not play-tested it yet — verdict is spec-based for now
Video Review
Review video via Premier Padel YouTube
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