Bullpadel Hack 04 CMF 2026 Review: A Softer, More Forgiving Hack
The Hack attacking shape with the harsh edge sanded off — lively ball output, easy handling and genuine comfort at a friendlier price, for attackers who don't want a brick in the hand.
The Bullpadel Hack 04 CMF 2026 is the “Comfort” version of Paquito Navarro's Hack — it keeps the attacking diamond DNA but pairs Fibrix faces and a MultiEVA core to soften the impact, add ball output and widen the margin for error. The result is a Hack you can play point after point without punishing your arm, at €179.95 — well below the flagship. Here is what the data and the testers say.
✓ What we like
- Lively ball exit and strong output (9.1 rebound)
- Softer, more comfortable feel than a pure-power Hack
- Agile and easy to swing at the net
- Good defence and easy depth when stretched
✗ Watch out for
- Still needs decent timing and preparation
- Not a pinpoint, surgical control racket
- Full-power smashes still expose imperfect contact
- Softer feel won't suit players chasing a crisp crack
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
| Shape | Diamond (high sweet spot) |
| Weight | 360–370g |
| Balance | Medium-high / head-leaning |
| Faces | Fibrix (glass + carbon hybrid) |
| Core | MultiEVA |
| Frame | Carbon, Vibradrive damping |
| Touch | Medium-soft |
| Best for | Attackers wanting power with comfort |
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 (community score 8/10).
What reviewers praise
Comfort without losing the attack. The Fibrix faces and MultiEVA core take the edge off impact and damp vibration, so repeated volleys and blocks don't punish the arm — yet it still finishes points from above the shoulder. It's a Hack you can play all session.
Lively, easy output. Reviewers single out the ball exit: good depth on defence without a full swing, and quick, clean volleys at the net. The two-speed MultiEVA response stays soft on touch and firmer when you accelerate.
Agile handling. It swings easier than the Hack name implies, staying nimble in fast exchanges — a notable contrast with stiffer, more stubborn power frames.
What reviewers criticise
Not surgical. It can place the ball well, but not with the cold, pinpoint precision of a round control racket — if you want extreme accuracy you have to work for it.
Still asks for technique. The sweet spot is generous for a diamond but not absurdly forgiving; lazy preparation and off-centre full-power smashes still show up.
Softer feel is a taste thing. Players who love a crisp, full-carbon crack will find the Comfort construction less sharp — that's the deliberate trade for comfort.
What the community says
"Good control, wide sweet spot, good balance, comfortable and good for defence — it just lacks a bit of outright power."
Irish conditions
The CMF's softer Fibrix-and-MultiEVA build is more cold-tolerant than a stiff full-carbon Hack — it holds its comfortable, lively feel better on damp 5–8°C outdoor evenings, and the Vibradrive damping keeps it arm-friendly when the temperature drops. That makes it a sensible attacking pick for players who do get out on Ireland's outdoor courts. As always, it's at its best in Ireland's indoor, heated clubs — across Dublin, Cork, Galway and Belfast — where its easy power and comfort let you stay aggressive point after point.
Head-to-head comparisons
vs Bullpadel Hack 04 2026 (flagship)
The standard Hack 04 is the firmer, more premium, more demanding pure-power weapon — elite smash pace and a harsher, less forgiving feel, at a higher price. The CMF trades a little outright crack for noticeably more comfort, a livelier sweet spot and roughly €60 of savings. Most club attackers will be happier, and more consistent, with the CMF. Read our Hack 04 review.
vs Bullpadel Hack 04 HYB 2026
The Hybrid swaps the diamond for a teardrop and an 18K aluminised-carbon face, giving a control-leaning all-court game with a wider sweet spot and a firmer, crisper feel. The CMF stays a softer, diamond-shaped attacker. Choose the HYB for control and versatility, the CMF for comfortable attacking power. Read our Hack 04 HYB review.
vs Adidas Metalbone Carbon 2026
A cross-brand rival at a similar level — the Metalbone Carbon is a firmer 6K carbon diamond with a class-topping lively rebound and a slightly higher power ceiling. The Hack 04 CMF answers with a softer, more comfortable feel. Both are excellent value attacking diamonds; pick on feel. Read our Metalbone Carbon review.
Who should buy this racket
This racket is for you if...
- You love the Hack attacking shape but want a softer, comfier feel
- You attack from the net and play a lot of overheads
- You want easy ball output and good defence without a full swing
- You want flagship Hack character at a mid-range price
Who should avoid it
Look elsewhere if...
- You want the crispest, most explosive full-carbon power — go for the standard Hack 04
- You want surgical, pinpoint control — a round frame suits better
- You're a developing beginner who needs maximum forgiveness
Want more crack? See the standard Hack 04. Want control and versatility? Try the Hack 04 HYB.
Bullpadel Hack 04 CMF 2026 Paquito Navarro
Diamond shape. Fibrix faces, MultiEVA core. Comfortable attacking power.
€179.95
The bottom line
The Bullpadel Hack 04 CMF 2026 is the most usable Hack for the everyday attacker: it keeps the diamond shape's finishing power and adds the comfort, lively output and easy handling that make it playable session after session — all for well under the flagship's price. It isn't the crispest or most explosive Hack, and it still rewards good technique, but for the Irish club attacker who wants power they can live with, it's an excellent buy.
Browse all Bullpadel rackets or read the companion reviews: Hack 04 | Hack 04 HYB.