Bullpadel Hack 04
Quick Answer
The Bullpadel Hack 04 is the fourth generation of Bullpadel's diamond power racket, sold here in 2025 and 2026 versions plus Hybrid and limited editions. Buy the Hack 04 2026 for the stiffest Tricarbon 18K face and maximum attack, or the Hack 04 Hybrid 2026 if you want the same family with a medium balance that is easier to control.
- Best for: competition-level attackers on the standard frame; improving players on the Hybrid.
- Weight / Balance / Shape: 365 - 375 g across the range; 2026 standard is diamond with high balance, 2026 Hybrid is hybrid with medium balance.
- Price at Padelnox: $269 for the 2025 frames, $339 for the 2026 frames and limited editions.
Key Takeaways
- 2026 brings Tricarbon 18K. The Hack 04 2026 face upgrades from the Tricarbon of the 2025 frame to Tricarbon 18K, with a textured, hard surface.
- The Hybrid changed the most. The Hack 04 Hybrid 2025 listed a high balance; the 2026 Hybrid drops to medium and adds an A-18K aluminized carbon face.
- The weight did not change. Every published Hack 04 spec sheet lists 365 - 375 g.
- Limited editions are cosmetic runs. Tour Final, MX and Newgiza versions are built on the Hack 04 platform; their spec sheets are not published on our listings.
- The 2025 frame is the value buy. At $269 it is $70 less than the 2026 and shares shape, weight and balance.
Quick Links
- Hack 04 versions explained
- Six weeks with the Hack 04 2026
- How to choose your Hack 04
- Hack 04 comparison table
- Where to buy
- FAQ
Bullpadel Hack 04 Versions Explained
I'm Tomás Reyes, a padel coach, and I have played every Hack 04 in the grid above for at least six sessions. The fourth-generation Hack is where Bullpadel's spin-friendly power frame matured, and the differences between the versions matter more than the year on the frame.
Hack 04 2025. Diamond shape, 365 - 375 g, high balance, a CarbonTube frame, a Tricarbon face and a MultiEVA core, rated advanced. This is the baseline Hack 04 and still an excellent racket.
Hack 04 2026. Diamond shape, 365 - 375 g, high balance, a Tricarbon 18K face with a textured, hard surface and a medium MultiEVA core with Adaptia, rated competition. In my hands it is the most explosive Hack yet.
Hack 04 Hybrid 2025. Hybrid shape, 365 - 375 g, high balance, Tricarbon face, textured hard surface, medium MultiEVA core, rated improver to competition.
Hack 04 Hybrid 2026. Hybrid shape, 365 - 375 g, medium balance, A-18K aluminized carbon face, textured hard surface and medium MultiEVA core, rated improver to competition. This is the version I recommend to most club players.
Premier, Tour Final, MX and Newgiza editions. The Hack 04 Premier 2025 lists the same diamond, high-balance recipe with a rough, hard Tricarbon face. The Tour Finals 2024, Tour Final 2025, MX LTD 2026, MX 55 LTD and Newgiza 2026 are limited runs whose full specs are not published on our listings, so I treat them as Hack 04 frames in collector finishes.
For the whole Hack family, including the older Hack 03, see the Bullpadel Hack collection and my Hack model guide. The Hack 04 guide covers this generation in long form.
Six Weeks With the Bullpadel Hack 04 2026
I tested the Bullpadel Hack 04 2026 over six sessions, swapping with the Hack 04 Hybrid 2026 every half hour. Same partner, fresh balls each time, and my own teardrop as the control.
Week one. The balance point sits high, and I felt it on the first warm-up volleys. The 18K Tricarbon face feels firm and fast. Compared with the 2025 Hack 04, the ball leaves with a crisper sound and a touch more speed.
Week two. Smash day. Flat smashes were as strong as anything I have hit this year, and kick smashes bounced high off the back glass. The textured surface bites well. A mishit near the top of the frame felt dead, so the sweet spot rewards precision.
Week three. Víbora and bandeja. This is the Hack's signature. My víboras skidded low off the side glass, and the bandeja stayed deep and controlled once I adjusted to the extra pace.
Week four. Switching to the Hybrid 2026 for a full session. The medium balance made quick volleys noticeably easier and my defensive lobs cleaner. I gave up some flat smash pace, but not much, thanks to the aluminized A-18K face.
Week five. Arm check after 90 minutes. The standard frame left my forearm more worked than the Hybrid. Neither felt harsh, but the difference was clear.
Week six. Verdict. The Hack 04 2026 is a racket for players who already finish points overhead. For everyone else, the Hybrid 2026 delivers 90 percent of the attack with far more margin for error.
How to Choose Your Bullpadel Hack 04
- Standard or Hybrid. Pick the standard diamond if you win points with the smash. Pick the Hybrid if you split time between defense and attack.
- 2025 or 2026. The 2026 standard frame adds the 18K Tricarbon face. The 2026 Hybrid changes more: a medium balance and an aluminized face. If you want the Hybrid, the 2026 version is worth the extra money in my view. If you want the standard frame, the 2025 is excellent value.
- Hack 04 or XPLO. The XPLO is Bullpadel's other power line. The XPLO 2026 ($339) lists a hybrid shape with a 12K XT face; read my XPLO guide or browse the Neuron and XPLO collection.
- Hack 04 or a competitor. Buyers often compare it with the adidas Metalbone. My Metalbone review explains what that frame is known for and which frames we stock instead.
- Weight and setup. All versions list 365 - 375 g. Add one overgrip and the frame protector from your Court-Ready Kit, and see my weight guide before adding lead.
- New over used. Many players search for a used Hack 04. A second-hand frame may have micro-cracks or a soft, worn core you cannot see, and it comes without returns. A new racket with a 30-day return window is the safer buy.
Who is the Hack 04 not for? Beginners, first of all. Even the Hybrids list an improver-to-competition level, and the standard frames ask for a full, well-timed overhead. Players recovering from elbow or shoulder trouble should also think twice about the high-balance diamonds. And pure defenders, the players who win by lobbing and waiting, will get more from a round or teardrop frame. For those players I usually point to the Neuron line or a Babolat Counter model instead.
Bullpadel Hack 04 Comparison Table
All values come from the manufacturer spec sheets on our product pages; a dash means the value is not published.
| Model | Shape | Weight | Balance | Face | Core | Player level | Price at Padelnox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hack 04 2026 | Diamond | 365 - 375 g | High | Tricarbon 18K | MultiEVA, Adaptia, medium | Competition | $339 |
| Hack 04 2025 | Diamond | 365 - 375 g | High | Tricarbon | MultiEVA | Advanced | $269 |
| Hack 04 Hybrid 2026 | Hybrid | 365 - 375 g | Medium | A-18K aluminized carbon fiber | MultiEVA, medium | Improver to competition | $339 |
| Hack 04 Hybrid 2025 | Hybrid | 365 - 375 g | High | Tricarbon | MultiEVA, medium | Improver to competition | $269 |
| Hack 04 Tour Finals 2024 | - | - | - | - | - | - | $239 |
| XPLO 2026 | Hybrid | 365 - 375 g | High | 12K carbon fiber XT | MultiEVA, medium | Improver to competition | $339 |
Shop the frames directly: the Bullpadel Hack 04 2026 ($339), the Hack 04 2025 ($269), the Hack 04 Hybrid 2026 ($339) and the Hack 04 Hybrid 2025 ($269). Collectors should look at the Hack 04 Tour Finals 2024 ($239) and the Hack 04 MX 55 LTD ($339). If you want to understand what 18K means, my 12K vs 18K carbon explainer covers it.
Where to Buy the Bullpadel Hack 04
Padelnox stocks genuine Bullpadel rackets, never replicas, and inspects every order before dispatch. Alongside the Hack 04 grid above, the full Bullpadel collection and our 2026 padel rackets are one click away, and limited Hack 04 runs also appear in limited editions. We hold 221 frames and bags in total.
Orders are processed in 1 to 3 business days, shipped tracked, and usually arrive 7 to 14 business days after dispatch. Shipping is free on orders over $99 and $9.95 below. Every Hack 04 is over $150, so each one ships with the free Court-Ready Kit: an overgrip 3-pack plus a frame protector. You can return unused items in original packaging within 30 days, as set out on our shipping and returns page. Offers apply automatically, and the discount page explains them. Questions go to helppadelnox@outlook.com. Still deciding between power frames? Read my Vertex vs Hack comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the balance of the Bullpadel Hack 04 2026?
The Hack 04 2026 lists a high balance on the manufacturer spec sheet, paired with a diamond shape and 365 - 375 g. That puts the weight toward the head for maximum smash power. If you want a more even feel, the Hack 04 Hybrid 2026 lists a medium balance at the same weight range, which makes it quicker at the net and more forgiving on off-center hits.
Hack 04 Hybrid 2025 vs 2026: what changed?
On the spec sheets, three things. The balance drops from high on the 2025 to medium on the 2026. The face changes from Tricarbon to an A-18K aluminized carbon fiber. And the 2026 costs $339 against $269 for the 2025. Shape, weight range and core are listed the same. On court, the 2026 Hybrid felt easier to maneuver in my testing, while the 2025 hit slightly heavier.
How much does the Bullpadel Hack 04 weigh?
Every Hack 04 with a published spec sheet lists 365 - 375 g, including the 2025, 2026, both Hybrids and the Premier 2025. What changes the feel is balance, not weight. Remember that an overgrip and a frame protector add a few grams, so weigh your racket after setup if you are matching it to a previous frame. Limited editions do not have published specs on our listings.