Bullpadel
Hack 04 2026
The Bullpadel Hack 04 2026 is the most advanced attacking diamond in the Hack range: TriCarbon 18K, PrismLock frame and dual-density MultiEVA. Power 10 and smash 10 for experts.
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Explosive • Control focused • Comfortable
The Bullpadel Hack 04 2026 is the most advanced attacking diamond in the Hack range, TriCarbon 18K face, PrismLock frame, dual-density MultiEVA. Power 10.
The Bullpadel Hack 04 2026 weighs 365–375g, diamond shape, high balance. Profile 38mm. Face: TriCarbon 18K Aluminized. Core: Dual MultiEVA. Frame: Carbon.
Evolution of the Bullpadel Hack range:
| Model | Face | Core | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hack 04 Evo 2025 | Xtend Carbon | Dual MultiEVA | 2025 |
| Hack 03 2025 | Xtend Carbon 12K | Dual MultiEVA | 2025 |
| Hack 04 2026 | TriCarbon 18K Aluminized | Dual MultiEVA | 2026 |
TriCarbon 18K Aluminized is the significant upgrade over the Hack 04 Evo 2025. Aluminized coating on 18K carbon raises stiffness beyond standard 18K, comparable to what Adidas Metalbone HRD+ does with HRD EVA + 16K.
Technologies:
- TriCarbon 18K Aluminized, three carbon layers with an aluminum coating for maximum stiffness
- Dual MultiEVA, a two-layer multi-density EVA core
- Vib-Off System, vibration absorption in the grip
- Cubic Control System, cubic face texture for increased spin potential
Power 10 is the highest attacking rating; the Hack 04 2026 is designed to extract the maximum energy from an overhead shot. TriCarbon 18K Aluminized is the stiffest face construction Bullpadel has ever used in a production racket.
Comfort is 6/10. This is the expected level for an 18K aluminized carbon diamond with high balance. Dual MultiEVA has a soft outer layer that partly absorbs vibrations, but this remains a stiff racket, not a soft choice.
Forgiveness is 6/10. Diamond plus high balance plus maximum stiffness is the least forgiving geometry. Off-center contact gives direct, clear feedback. Consistent overhead technique is required to make use of its advantages.
The difference from the Hack 04 Evo 2025: the 2026 version is considerably stiffer. Xtend Carbon (2025) is a specific Bullpadel construction, but TriCarbon 18K Aluminized (2026) is a heavier class. Players who knew the Hack Evo as powerful but manageable should note that the 2026 goes further.
TriCarbon 18K has 18.000 carbon fibers per bundle vs. 12.000 in 12K, a denser weave, higher stiffness and more uniform energy transfer across the entire face. In practice: a sharper, more direct response on impact. The tradeoff is greater stiffness that costs comfort.
The XPLO 2026 is Martín Di Nenno's geometric diamond with Xtend Carbon 12K, more specifically focused on pure overhead power. The Hack 04 has TriCarbon 18K, a higher carbon specification, and the PrismLock frame, which improves torsional stability on off-center impact. In the ratings: Hack 04 has control 7 against XPLO's control 6, and forgiveness 6 vs XPLO's 6: a small difference on paper that is not decisive in practice. The Hack 04 is the more established Bullpadel range; the XPLO has the more extreme, purely attacking profile. Choose Hack 04 if name recognition and a proven track record matter; choose XPLO to follow Di Nenno's playing style.
Advantages
TriCarbon 18K, the highest carbon specification ever in a Bullpadel Hack; explosive power and sharp response
PrismLock frame strengthens frame geometry for less torsion on off-center impact
TotalChannel aerodynamic frame channel for higher swing speed
Dual-density MultiEVA core: harder outside (more power), softer inside (gentler on the arm than standard hard EVA)
Considerations
18K TriCarbon is stiff, comfort 7 and forgiveness 6, not suitable for arm discomfort
High-balance diamond, purely attacking character, limited defense
Maneuverability 6 at 365–375g and high balance requires strength and stamina
What you will notice as a player
The smash gets plenty of easy power; you do not need a full follow-through to put the ball away.
A balanced racket that responds predictably in most situations.
Off-center contact is penalized: hitting just outside the sweet spot loses power and control.
The racket offers little help in defense; returning balls off the glass takes considerable effort.
At the net you react a little more slowly: the weight sits forward, so quick adjustments take more effort.
Which shots are affected most?
| Situation | What will you notice? |
|---|---|
| Defense | Little help: you must guide balls off the glass and keep them deep yourself. |
| Volley | Requires technique: clean contact is essential and late adjustments are difficult. |
| Bandeja | Easy to control: the ball stays reasonably low and predictable. |
| Vibora | Very explosive: plenty of speed and bite, a natural shot for this racket. |
| Smash | Its strongest point: maximum power with little effort, sending the ball away like a rocket. |
| Block | The forward weight makes quick blocks more demanding than with an agile racket. |
| Off-center ball | Unforgiving: outside the sweet spot, both speed and accuracy drop noticeably. |
Well suited to
Less suited to
This racket is likely to suit you if you…
want more power and strength in your smash
like to play an attacking, explosive game
This racket may disappoint if you…
want to react quickly to hard-hit balls
want a light and agile racket
often have to play from defense
You will probably appreciate this racket if you…
- •want to finish points with power from the back of the court;
- •value an explosive smash and vibora more than comfort;
- •want a balanced racket that handles every shot;
You may run into limitations if you…
- •do not consistently hit the sweet spot yet: the small margin penalizes errors heavily;
- •defend often and want help from the face;
- •value quick hands at the net more than power;
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