Bullpadel changes tone, not ambition
With CLOUD, Bullpadel is not trying to invent a “leisure” family or a watered-down series. On the contrary, the Spanish brand is taking the basic elements already well identified in its catalog and developing them towards a softer, more forgiving feel, easier to take when exchanges get longer. The message is quite clear on the product sheets: CloudEva and ElasticFiber return as central elements, while some references also add filtration solutions such as Vibradrive or Hesacore. In other words, Bullpadel wants to preserve the identity of its models while lowering the level of stress felt on impact.
In a market where the word “performance” is often used for all purposes, this positioning is worth noting. In fact, Bullpadel classifies these models as “Comfort” games on their technical data sheets, while keeping them at an advanced level. This is a clear way of saying that the target is not just the occasional player, but also the regular player who wants to continue to play fast, with precision, without feeling excessive stiffness in the hand, wrist or forearm.
Three models that sum up the CLOUD philosophy
Vertex 05 W Cloud: the softer version of a well-known offensive mold
Bullpadel presents the Vertex 05 W Cloud as a variation on the Vertex 05 Woman. It features a triangular core geometry, a diamond shape, low balance and a CloudEva + ElasticFiber combination. The brand’s message is the same: keep the response of the Vertex line, but with more drop shot contact and a more pleasant feel over time. This is probably the most interesting point about this reference: it doesn’t abandon the idea of a padel racket capable of acceleration, it simply tries to make this acceleration less demanding to absorb.
In practice, this places the Vertex 05 W Cloud in a hybrid zone between accessible power and controlled handling. The choice of a low balance is worth noting: it suggests a desire to keep arm speed and a fairly fluid reading of the game, rather than a heavy inertia in the head. For female players, or more generally for profiles attracted by the Vertex Woman DNA, the interest is there: rediscover the personality of the range without the sometimes too dry feel that some offensive rackets can impose.
Hack 04 HYB Cloud: a more progressive idea of power
The Hack 04 HYB Cloud adopts a different logic. Bullpadel presents it as a racket capable of transforming inertia into powerful, precise impact, while significantly reducing vibration thanks to its Cloud construction. On the data sheet, we find a hybrid shape, low balance, CloudEva, ElasticFiber and Vibradrive. The result, on paper, resembles a Hack that’s less brutal in feel, more progressive in restitution, without denying the family’s offensive temperament.
This is probably the model that will speak most to players who don’t want to choose between relaunch and acceleration. The hybrid shape generally keeps the player clearer in the build-up phases, while the low balance helps maintain clean handling during changes of tempo. Bullpadel doesn’t make this an “easy” racquet in the primary sense of the word; the brand keeps it in an advanced universe. But it clearly tries to smooth out contact so that intense padel play becomes more bearable over the course of matches.
Neuron 02 Cloud: the control readout of the range
The Neuron 02 Cloud is probably the most readable reference for understanding what Bullpadel wants to say with CLOUD. On its official data sheet, the brand presents it as the comfort evolution of Fede Chingotto’s racquet. It features a hybrid shape, medium balance and a technology package that includes Smart Holes, Air Power, 3Dgrain, Vibradrive, Hesacore, CloudEva, Carbon Tube and ElasticFiber. Here, comfort isn’t a marketing add-on: it’s integrated into a base that’s clearly focused on precision and control.
This is what makes the Neuron 02 Cloud particularly coherent within the range. Where the Vertex retains a more attacking base and the Hack relies on hybrid power, the Neuron seems to take on the role of a padel racket for advanced players who primarily want to retain ball direction, touch and better clash filtration. Bullpadel’s combination of Vibradrive and Hesacore reinforces this view. On the official website, the Hesacore Gel is presented as a grip capable of hugging the hand, providing extra cushioning and helping players to limit arm pain.
A release that speaks volumes about the padel hardware market
The launch of CLOUD is part of a fundamental trend: brands no longer want to pit nervousness against forgiveness. The 2026 padel market is placing increasing emphasis on stability, feel and comfort, even in models designed for demanding players. It’s no coincidence that product presentations are increasingly focusing on vibration absorption, maneuverability and feel. At Bullpadel, CLOUD formalizes this evolution with a clearly identified line.
What’s interesting is that Bullpadel doesn’t break its historical codes to achieve this. The brand doesn’t completely rename its families, but rather adapts them. In other words, it tries to keep Vertex as Vertex, Hack as Hack and Neuron as Neuron, while reducing the perceived hardness on impact. It’s a more subtle strategy than a simple change of foam: it’s aimed at players who already love these lines, but are now looking for a more balanced ratio between intensity and comfort.
Which model best suits your profile?
A glance at the official data sheets reveals three clear trends. The Vertex 05 W Cloud retains a diamond frame that evokes initiative and offensive game play, but with a softened execution. The Hack 04 HYB Cloud goes for a compromise between acceleration, recovery and control, thanks to its hybrid shape and low balance. Finally, the Neuron 02 Cloud seems the most “directional” of the trio, with its medium balance, control DNA and stack of vibration-filtering technologies.
- The Vertex 05 W Cloud seems the most appropriate for those who want a lively, offensive padel racket that’s less dry on contact.
- The Hack 04 HYB Cloud seems the most transversal for players who like to alternate between building phases and heavier shots.
- The Neuron 02 Cloud stands out as the clearest option for profiles that favor control, reading the game and a more filtered feel.
Key takeaway
- Bullpadel has structured CLOUD as a comfort-oriented padel range, without leaving the advanced segment.
- CloudEva, ElasticFiber, Vibradrive and Hesacore form the core of the technical discourse around vibration reduction.
- The Vertex 05 W Cloud, Hack 04 HYB Cloud and Neuron 02 Cloud cover three different readings of the game: relaxed offense, versatile hybrid and filtered control.
Some useful links to watch this story
To find out more, Bullpadel details the collection on its official CLOUD page. The brand also devotes a full page to the Neuron 02 Cloud and presents the Hesacore Gel separately, useful for understanding the work done on the feel in hand. As for internal links, our article on the best padel rackets 2026 puts this release in the context of a broader reading of the equipment market.
