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Bullpadel Elite W Gemma Triay 2026
This padel racket Bullpadel teardrop is an ideal model for a level intermediate and stands out for Ball Output.
R.R.P 269.99€
191.69€
This padel racket Bullpadel teardrop is an ideal model for a level intermediate and stands out for Ball Output.
R.R.P 269.99€
191.69€
The Bullpadel Elite W 2026 is a signature model developed alongside Gemma Triay and also associated with James Matriay, with a very clear proposition: to move between control and power without losing that technical touch that many players seek at the net. We felt it as a racket with a generous sweet spot, quite forgiving when the exchange speeds up and quick decisions are needed. Its focus fits especially well with advanced players who want to dictate with purpose, not just hit for the sake of hitting. If your game involves construction, forward transitions, and a taste for volleys and trays, there’s a lot to explore here.
The first thing this Bullpadel conveyed to us was a medium-soft feel very well resolved, one of those that mix comfort with enough firmness to feel the ball on the plane. It doesn’t feel gummy nor excessively dry; there’s a lively response that comes off the face quickly. The MultiEVA core and the Fibrix faces do a good part of that work, as the ball exits with immediacy without forcing our arm. On the court, that sensation translates into a friendly racket, but with character.
We also liked how the overall construction is designed. The carbon frame gives it solidity during continuous impacts, while the Fibrix adds a softer touch than we usually notice in stiffer models. The teardrop shape and intermediate balance ensure it doesn’t get pigeonholed in either defense or attack, and that is felt from the first games. In quick transitions, it remains stable and conveys security when the point demands to tighten up. It’s not an extreme racket, and that’s precisely where much of its charm lies.
With the MultiEVA core and Fibrix material, from the back we find a notable ball exit and a fairly immediate response. It performs well in defense, although we are not dealing with a racket designed for passive protection like a pure control model would. If we are well positioned and read the point in time, it allows us to lift complicated balls and sustain long exchanges with considerable ease. That help is very noticeable when we need to return deep without expending more arm than necessary.
What impressed us most in this area was that it doesn’t punish too much in imperfect situations. The sweet spot is generous, which reduces errors when the contact isn’t entirely clean, something very useful in off-center shots or forced defenses. It doesn’t give as much margin as a racket clearly oriented towards control, but it also doesn’t leave us stranded when the opponent presses. We were able to construct points comfortably and transition from an active defense to a more neutral or deeper ball without feeling that the racket demanded a long gesture from us. For an advanced player who knows how to build from the back, it makes a lot of sense.
At the net is where we found it easiest to understand the personality of this Bullpadel. The volleys come out tense and firm, with a very clear sense of command, and that gives a lot of confidence when we want to block or accelerate without losing direction. The maneuverability is outstanding: it moves quickly in the hands, enters well in short exchanges, and allows us to impart speed to the ball with very little effort. In aggressive transitions, it also maintains very good stability, even when the shot comes out somewhat forced.
Here, the 3D textured surface also comes into play, which has grip and is noticeable. The rolls to the fence come out easily, and in trays and viboras, there’s a clear advantage to hooking the ball and giving a more uncomfortable angle to the opponent. We liked it because that effect doesn’t come at the cost of making the racket erratic; on the contrary, there’s still quite a bit of control on the plane. It doesn’t hit extremely hard at the net, but it does provide that mix of precision, speed, and uncomfortable ball that fits very well with a technical game.
If we approach the smash with the idea of finding the most brutal racket on the market, this is not that option. However, it defends well and, when we connect cleanly, the ball comes out with moderate weight and enough to close points if we choose the direction wisely. It gave us more performance from shot utilization and angle control than from pure power volume. The structure and internal density help to get the ball out easily without requiring excessively refined technique, so it’s not necessary to always go to the limit to be effective. It’s a versatile racket on the smash, more designed for finishing with purpose than for relying solely on brute force.
Compared to a pure control racket, here we lose some margin in passive defense, but we gain a livelier response and a more cheerful ball exit. Compared to a radically powerful racket, the Elite W 2026 falls a notch below in raw hitting power, although it is much more manageable in volleys and directional shots. We see it as a model of real balance between control and power, with a wide sweet spot and maneuverability that greatly helps to play quickly. The power is there, but in a moderate and useful dose, especially for those who prioritize placing the ball well. If your paddle game involves taking the net, volleying firmly, and smashing without losing precision, this combination works.
The sweet spot is quite generous and that is noticeable from the first rallies. It minimizes errors in off-center shots and increases the safety margin, something we greatly appreciated both in defense and in quick volleys.
In hand, it feels quick, and that is one of its best virtues. The Bullpadel Elite W 2026 allows for blocking, volleying, and imparting speed with ease, which is very valuable when the point is played close to the net and there’s no time to prepare too much. The Vibradrive system filters vibrations and helps keep the racket comfortable in long matches.
Its official retail price is €269.99, although at the time of writing this review, we found it for €199.79 in specialized stores, so it falls between entry-level professional range and a very serious advanced range in terms of materials and technologies. At that price, it fits well due to its construction, MultiEVA, Fibrix, 3D relief, and Vibradrive, and it also enters that usual market dynamic where models decrease in price over the months; as the next version approaches, that’s when the most interesting opportunities usually arise, especially in previous season paddles.
By concept and behavior, we recommend it to advanced players who seek a balance between control and power and who feel comfortable building the point. It makes a lot of sense for those who play with purpose, frequently step to the net, and value a reliable racket for a varied game. It also fits well with profiles that prioritize maneuverability, ball exit, and security in volleys over extreme hitting power. If what you are looking for is maximum pure power or a very marked help in passive defense, there are more suitable options within other approaches.
We see it as a well-tuned racket for advanced level players who want to dictate with technique, feel quick at the net, and have a comfortable response without sacrificing enough power. The signature of Gemma Triay fits well with what she conveys on the court: a serious, versatile proposal that makes a lot of sense for those who win points through construction, direction, and presence at the top.
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