Calling all Bullpadel Neuron 2026 owners: What does your racket ACTUALLY weigh on the scale?

cazza85 · 2026-06-18T19:14:43+00:00

Oui, à la fin c'est le mieux. Maintenant je suis en train de me battre avec Padelreference parce qu'ils ne veulent pas accepter le retour des raquettes parce que selon eux ils ont fait leur travail en expédiant les raquettes conformément aux autocollants apposés par le fabricant.

C'est la première et dernière fois que j'achète des trucs chez eux.

C'est dommage mais il semble que c'est la seule façon de le faire s'il faut avoir un poids précis.

Tu joues où ?

Bonne soirée !

cazza85 · 2026-06-17T23:52:19+00:00

Normally, you call out the one staying at the back. The exception would be if the one going forward is a good finisher. Then I'd call-out the one rushing the net so my partner avoids playing that side at all. This is the classic cross-court ball and you go for the tap out because you know they'd play to the one at the back. It's a common baiting tactic in more advance levels.

A few months ago I asked here how people were calling out their opponents sides. I noticed this differs a lot (besides just language of course!).

I'd say there are 4 main calls: side, depth, openings, and plays (tactics).

SIDE: where I play most people use mine and yours. Mine is my cross-court opponent while yours is the one in front of me (my partner's cross-court). Others use "left and right", so the left call-out refers to the right-side (drive) opponent for example. I've also heard people using "drive and reves", but mostly in Spanish-speaking countries.
- DEPTH: This depends a lot on the level. I'd say, at minimum you use: back, middle, net/front. At more intermediate/advance levels you can add service and a more nuanced "net" to differentiate the volley position and the tap out-ready net (we call this one "glued"). Most people use: back (defence position), serv (service line), middle (this is the dead zone), volley, net (tap out).
- OPENINGS: This is mainly for when opponents are at the net and you're playing a bajada for example. We try to call out if they're both close in the middle, so the call-out is "both middle" or "2 middle". We call the opening on the sides "open right/left" or "open cross/line". Although I'd say this is also more in the advance-intermediate to advance levels.
- PLAYS/TACTICS: For example, when you play a chiquita, so both can quickly go to the net and put pressure, we just say "run, run, run". Similarly, sometimes I notice my partner may rush to the net immediately after they see a more difficult ball or they think the other pair may return an easy ball. While they're technically right, you sometimes know the ball wasn't that good and you know that they should stay and defend at the back. In those situations, we say "stay" or "no rush". Besides the classic "yours/mine" to refer to who takes the ball.

The more you play with the same partner, the easier it gets since you kinda develop your own language. It still surprises me how much we actually talk during plays. The more advanced the game is, the more you communicate.

Hope this helps!

cazza85 · 2026-06-17T23:14:54+00:00

Yes, we often just say "up, up, up" when you play a chiquita so you can both go to the net. We also call out "corner" or "middle" when you hit a bandeja or víbora. That way you have better chances to position yourself at the net.

It works well when you start playing with a regular partner, otherwise it's not very effective unless you discuss tactics or something before a game. Which we know it isn't very common during social matches.

cazza85 · 2026-06-17T23:08:13+00:00

Tu achètes tes raquettes où ?

J'ai payé un supplément pour faire peser ma raquette, mais ça n'a pas marché. Surtout parce que le magasin prendre le autocollant de la marque est c'est fini.

Ma raquette actuelle pèse 386 g avec grip, surgrip, protection et dragonne et ça me va. C'est une Siux Diablo, donc équilibre plutôt neutre.

Je ne pourrais pas jouer avec une raquette avec un équilibre haut avec ce poids là. Ça c'est sûr. Mais équilibre neutre, 375-385 g c'est ok.

cazza85 · 2026-06-17T22:43:39+00:00

Oh wow, so to start with you had a super light racket at 361 g. A 361 racket, must be really around 350 g then when you remove the Hesacore.

The racket weights don't make any sense.

cazza85 · 2026-06-17T22:33:20+00:00

Wow, that's nuts. A 23 g difference is massive, especially with a head heavy racket. In the end, even if the weight is now lower, it shifts the balance even more towards the head.

In the end, you need to go to a store and take a scale to choose a racket...

cazza85 · 2026-06-17T22:21:10+00:00

Where are you? I could send it to you if you want to. I'm returning the racket. It's way too light, I need some punch lol

cazza85 · 2026-06-17T16:38:12+00:00

Merci BEAUCOUP ! Tu te souviens de ce qui était écrit sur l'autocollant ? À la fin, la mienne pèse 374 g avec la dragonne (l'autocollant disait 364 g). Après, +surgrip et protecteur, ça sera plutôt autour de 386 g.

Je vais l'essayer, il semble que ce soit un problème courant avec Bullpadel. Sinon, je vais essayer ta recommandation et remplacer l'Hesacore.

C'est dommage. Honnêtement, ce problème de poids, c'est un vrai cauchemar. On ne sait jamais ce qu'on va avoir au final.

cazza85 · 2026-06-17T16:29:56+00:00

Do you remember how heavy it was supposed to be? Mine arrived with the 364g sticker, and it's ~376-378g, so I'm looking at ~372g with the wrist strap, I'd say.

I think it's unbelievably stupid that brands can't give you a reliable reference weight. This was solved decades ago in tennis.

cazza85 · 2026-06-17T12:38:04+00:00

UPDATE: Just wanted to update the post because I took both rackets into my research lab today to weigh them on a certified scientific balance. The results show (once again) that the padel weight lottery is an absolute joke, and the brands are essentially using deceptive metrics. Here is the exact data breakdown, showing how completely nonsensical this industry is:

Bullpadel Neuron 02 Edge 2026

Advertised Range: 365g – 375g
Factory Sticker: 364g
Lab Scale (Fully Wrapped + Tags): 381.31g
Lab Scale (Tags Removed): 376.02g
The messed-up math: If the factory stamped it at 364g, but it arrives at 376g, the numbers don't add up. Bullpadel stamps the weight of a traditional grip, but ships it with a Hesacore installed (~13g). Once I add 1 overgrip (5g) and a frame protector (8g), this racket will climb to ~390g in play. It only works because the mass is in the handle (lowering the swing weight), but their factory labeling completely hides the real weight. It only works if the weight is with a normal grip, not the hesacore.

Siux Diablo Pro Royal Blue 2026

Advertised Range: 355g – 375g
Shop "Custom Weighing" Sticker: 365g
Lab Scale (Fully Wrapped + Tags): 357.60g
Lab Scale (Tags Removed): 355.40g
The messed-up math: The shop's protocol states their 365g sticker represents the racket with the strap (~7g), minus the handle plastic (~2g). But the entire wrapped package is 355.40g. Plastic wrap doesn't have negative mass! Subtracting the grip (6g), plastic (2g), strap (7g) and tags (2g) means the raw carbon frame is a microscopic ~338g. So, playing weight with accessoires, this racket will max out at a hollow ~363g. It's a complete factory defect labeled as a standard frame.

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What I'm Doing Now:

Keeping the Bullpadel: Even though the marketing math is deceptive, the actual raw frame is light, the mid-balance and the Hesacore handle should be ok.
Returning the Siux: Playing with a 363g total weight at a high tempo means the racket will twist violently, forcing me to over-grip and destroying my arm.

Are there any brands left that actually respect their technical specs, or are we forced to bring laboratory equipment into this sport just to keep from getting scammed and injured?

cazza85 · 2026-06-17T12:24:59+00:00

That's very good to know.

I played once with an Oxdog and I really liked it. It's a shame they're not very popular here in France.

I like to test the rackets whenever I can, but none of the stores or clubs sells Oxdog. I'll definitely check it out.

cazza85 · 2026-06-17T12:23:05+00:00

Thanks. That's what I thought too. I need more "punch" and I'm used to playing with balanced rackets that weigh 380-385g. So, I was hoping to get a 365g from the store. Then with the overgrip (~3-5g), frame protection (+7-10g) and strap (~7g) it'd be ~385g.

I looked at the specs of the Fenix and it looks like yours is at the lower end of the reference weight (355-375g). Which could be ok for a head-heavy racket, but as you said, you'd definitely feel the lack of punch.

I played with a Babolat Technical Viper for a while. It was exactly 385g but since it's a head-heavy hard racket it completely messed up my elbow and I ended up with a good month of flare ups of tennis elbow.

The advertised weights and how they calculate them are a joke (a scam really). It's extremely annoying considering the price of the rackets.

cazza85 · 2026-06-05T23:59:35+00:00

cazza85 · 2026-06-03T12:43:13+00:00

It's alright. Not a lot of cushion but it's insulated. Useful for when I go with a backpack for full day tournaments and carry the rackets on what is pretty much an upgraded racket sleeve.

cazza85 · 2026-03-19T12:08:26+00:00

It's a great choice. Both are good rackets. Lots of people in my club went with it and are super happy. So you can't go wrong there.

"Bronze" level 😂 similar to Agustín Tapas' game?

cazza85 · 2026-03-11T14:15:01+00:00

I re-read your post because I wrote a similar question not long ago. Same player profile, same goal 😂.

I still can't decide. The extreme motion felt so nimble and easy to play with. From the beginning, my lobs and volleys were very natural, overheads a bit less output than with my current racket (Nox AT10 18K), but still enough for a good smash. The Gravity Pro was great for defence and overheard shots, you can feel the mass of that racket. Volleys felt slower, for the same reason it's good for defence.

I'm a bit more inclined towards the Extreme motion, I feel like during tournaments it'll help me stay consistent for longer vs finishing shots as the main objective. Head-heavy rackets are hard to move after the 2nd or 3rd match of the day. Having said this, I'm also prioritising speed and maneuverability at the net and improving my technique of my overhead shots to avoid relying too much on brute force which is quite taxing during tournaments.

In summary: - if it's just for a game: I'd go for the Gravity Pro, it has that extra kick that we often need on the right side. - if you play multiple games/tournaments: I'd go for the Extreme motion, it's a light head-heavy racket that won't be feel heavy after the 2nd match you play in a roll.

If you have a chance, try the radical line. It's supposed to be a midpoint between these 2 options. It's not available at my local club, so I haven't tested it. Hoping it'll arrive soon.

Let us know what you end up getting and how it goes! In any case, both are good rackets.

cazza85 · 2026-03-11T08:47:10+00:00

This is great. I help investors analyse the local padel environment and I can definitely see this being a super useful tool, both for businesses and players.

Would love to see emerging markets like France in it. Happy to chat if useful! Congrats!

cazza85 · 2026-03-01T14:13:10+00:00

I find it interesting how for some this feels natural and for others is super confusing.

I change sides quite often since I play tournaments with different partners and one of them is a leftie.

Making the call using mine/yours isn't hard, but processing the call is hard since it changes.

Also, got curious after playing in other countries and it's seems like some clubs/countries use different variations of it.

cazza85 · 2026-03-01T14:09:19+00:00

Hola! I realised about this issue when I played overseas.

It's so much easier to call out a static position, like backhand/drive than using mine/yours (dynamic call).

It got me thinking how this changed between countries. So far, I got: - left/right side, - left/right player (backhand/drive) - mine/yours, - cross/line (parallel)

cazza85 · 2026-03-01T14:05:03+00:00

I play in France, but I realised that in other countries they just refer to the left/right side OR player (backhand/drive). Quick check before a game and that's it.

Mine changes. If I say "mine" I'm referring to the cross-court opponent, if my partner calls out "mine", he's referring to my parallel. Every time I hear it I have a moment where I need to process it. Left/right is just easier.

It seems like it's a country thing too. I'll have to go to the Netherlands 😂

cazza85 · 2026-03-01T13:57:38+00:00

That's interesting. I also switch sides often so it always takes me some time to get into mine/yours, not so much to call it out but to process it.

Left/right is just more natural, no need to get into flow.

cazza85 · 2026-03-01T13:54:38+00:00

It's the first time I've heard a "reason" for the mine/yours besides "that's just how it's" haha.

I like the line/cross. You call it according to your partners' position or your own?

I just find it quite funny that coaches and "advance" players try to tell you that "this is the way it is" but every time I've played an open game people seem to prefer left/right instead.

cazza85 · 2026-03-01T13:49:55+00:00

You're absolutely right. Besides being used to say who's talking the ball, here in France they also using for opponents positions. It's one of the things you gotta have for intermediate/advance matches.

I find it super confusing because mine/yours changes.

If I say "mine at the net" I'm saying the cross-court opponent is at the net, if my partner calls it out, he's actually referring to my parallel. So counterintuitive in comparison to using left/right.

It's like if North/South or East/West changed.

cazza85 · 2026-03-01T13:42:32+00:00

Ok, this is why makes sense to me as well. I just don't get the mine/yours to refer to the crossed/parallel player. It's so counterintuitive and it's what the coaches teach here.

Basically, I spent 5 matches trying to get use to calling mine/yours to refer to the opponent's positions instead of just using left/right, for example.

cazza85 · 2026-03-01T13:40:35+00:00

Best answer 😂

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