Bullpadel Elite W 2026 Gemma Triay Review: The World No.1's All-Court Racket
The world number one's racket — a versatile, comfortable teardrop blending easy power, fast rebound and a forgiving sweet spot, for advanced women who play both ends of the court.
The Bullpadel Elite W 2026 is the signature racket of Gemma Triay — the world number one — and the most complete frame in Bullpadel's women's line. A carbon-framed teardrop with Fibrix faces and a triple-density MultiEVA core, it blends explosive power on smashes with a soft, precise feel in control, plus genuine comfort tech. At €229.95 it's a premium do-it-all racket for advanced players. Here is what the data and the testers say.
✓ What we like
- Fast, lively rebound for easy depth and pace (9.6)
- Genuinely versatile — strong at both ends of the court
- Forgiving sweet spot and quick handling (8.6)
- Excellent comfort from the Vibradrive anti-vibration system
✗ Watch out for
- A performance racket aimed at advanced players
- Not a pure power weapon — it's balanced, not brutal
- Premium price for the women's category
- Beginners will find it more racket than they need
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
| Shape | Teardrop (all-court) |
| Weight | 350–360g |
| Balance | Medium (~258mm) |
| Faces | Fibrix (glass + carbon hybrid), 3D textured surface |
| Core | Triple-density MultiEVA |
| Frame | Carbon, Air React Channel, Vibradrive damping |
| Touch | Medium-soft |
| Best for | Advanced all-court women players |
Review scores
Scores are Padelful's published independent metrics for this racket. These are an independent review platform's ratings, not our own.
Source: Padelful.
What reviewers praise
Fast rebound and easy power. The headline strength is ball exit — the Fibrix faces and triple-density MultiEVA core deliver lively depth at low effort and a clear extra gear when you accelerate, which is what makes it feel so complete.
Versatility. Reviewers stress it does everything well: precise control on slow and mid-speed rallies, fast hands and bite at the net, and solid, accessible power on overheads. It's a racket that lets an advanced player attack and defend without compromise.
Comfort and forgiveness. The Vibradrive anti-vibration system and a surprisingly generous sweet spot keep the arm fresh and tolerate off-centre contact — unusual for a frame at this performance level.
What reviewers criticise
Balanced, not brutal. Power is strong and accessible (7.9) rather than savage — if you want a single-minded smashing weapon, a diamond will out-hit it. The Elite W's whole point is all-court balance.
Aimed at advanced players. This is a premium performance racket; a true beginner won't access its strengths and would be better served by a forgiving round model.
Premium price. At €229.95 it sits at the top of the women's category — justified for a committed advanced player, but more than an improver needs to spend.
Irish conditions
The Elite W is well-suited to Irish play. Its lively rebound means you don't have to over-swing for depth — useful on cold outdoor evenings when balls sit down and stiff rackets feel dead — and the Vibradrive damping plus soft MultiEVA core keep it comfortable when the temperature drops. As a carbon performance frame it will still feel a touch firmer in single-digit cold, but far less so than a stiff diamond. Most importantly, in Ireland's overwhelmingly indoor, heated club scene — across Dublin, Cork, Galway and Belfast — its versatility and easy power genuinely shine, letting an advanced player dictate from anywhere on court.
Head-to-head comparisons
vs Bullpadel Wonder 2026 Claudia Fernandez
The two flagship Bullpadel women's teardrops. The Elite W (Gemma Triay) is the more powerful, faster-rebounding, do-it-all option — it attacks as well as it defends. The Wonder (Claudia Fernández) is lighter and more control-and-comfort focused, for players who win with placement and quick hands rather than pace. Choose the Elite W if you want to finish points; the Wonder if control is your whole game. Read our Wonder review.
vs Bullpadel Indiga W 2025
Different worlds. The Indiga W is the €69.95 beginner gateway — round, forgiving, control-only. The Elite W is the advanced performance flagship. The Indiga gets you playing; the Elite W is where a committed player ends up after a couple of seasons of development. Read our Indiga W review.
vs a women's power diamond
If your game is built purely on smashing, a women's diamond or power teardrop (such as a Vertex 05 Woman) will give you more outright finishing pace than the balanced Elite W. The Elite W is the better pick when you want one racket that does everything to a high level. Browse the full Bullpadel range.
Who should buy this racket
This racket is for you if...
- You're an advanced all-court player who attacks and defends in equal measure
- You want easy power and fast rebound without sacrificing control
- You value comfort and a forgiving sweet spot in a top-tier frame
- You want one versatile, do-it-all racket rather than a one-trick weapon
Who should avoid it
Look elsewhere if...
- You're a beginner or early improver — it's more racket than you need
- You want a single-minded smashing diamond for maximum power
- You're on a tight budget and don't yet play at an advanced level
Prefer more control? See the Bullpadel Wonder. Just starting? Begin with the Indiga W.
Bullpadel Elite W 2026 Gemma Triay
Teardrop shape. Fibrix faces, triple-density MultiEVA. The world No.1's all-court racket.
€229.95
The bottom line
The Bullpadel Elite W 2026 is the most complete racket in Bullpadel's women's range — fast rebound, easy power, tidy control, a forgiving sweet spot and excellent comfort, all in one versatile teardrop carried by the world number one. It's not a single-minded smashing weapon, and it's pitched at advanced players who'll use everything it offers, but for the committed Irish club or competitive woman who wants one racket to do it all, it's among the best of 2026.
Browse all Bullpadel rackets or compare the women's range: Wonder (Claudia Fernández) | Indiga W (beginner).