Feel in hand echoes Vertex Control, with a firmer touch
The channel describes the Royal Padel R-ACE M27 as having a feel that closely resembles the Vertex Control line. It sits on the firmer side, giving a pronounced connection to the ball. However, the reviewer expected more from it in baseline exchanges. On slower rallies, the ball tends to “sink” into the face, demanding a more deliberate swing to achieve depth.
That sensation shapes much of the racket’s identity: a controlled, stable response with a harder touch that rewards clean mechanics and centered contact.
Groundstrokes demand a longer swing to lift slow balls
From the back of the court, the creator notes that low-pace exchanges expose a lack of free help from the frame. The ball lingers in the face on slow feeds, so players need to extend the swing to push cross-court or down the line with authority. When the pace is already there, the racket behaves predictably; but when initiating the rally, it can feel laborious.
That performance translates into a modest baseline score: the channel rates groundstrokes at 6.4/10.
Net play and volleys: punchy response but a smaller sweet spot
Up at the net, the R-ACE M27 shows clearer upside. The reviewer finds it powerful on fast balls and confident when stepping into firm volleys. Quick blocks also carry well when timing is precise. The caveat is forgiveness: the sweet spot feels on the smaller side, which slightly penalizes off-center contact and reflex volleys.
Overall, the volley package lands at 7.3/10 in the channel’s scoring, buoyed by its punch but tempered by the tighter hitting zone.
Off-the-wall strokes benefit from the hard touch
Where the racket truly wakes up is after the glass. The firmer feel allows the player to load through the shot, and the ball then shoots out decisively. On rebounds, the creator highlights a fast, lively response with power that arrives more easily than it does from the backcourt on slow balls.
For these sequences, the reviewer gives it a strong 7.9/10.
Control stands out as the clear strength
Control is the headline. The channel repeatedly emphasizes how much you can “feel” the ball on the face, with a crisp, honest response that makes targeting lines and angles straightforward. When you catch the center, the exit is quick and predictable, allowing assertive placement without overhitting.
This category receives an emphatic 9/10, the racket’s best mark.
Finishing power is solid, even if not the category leader
On overheads and decisive balls, the R-ACE M27 proves capable of finishing points and clearly leans toward an attacking profile. That said, compared with the most explosive power frames from other brands, it doesn’t reach the very top tier for outright put-away force. The channel still scores finishing at a confident 8.5/10.
Maneuverability and forgiveness reveal limitations
The reviewer is less convinced about manageability. In quick exchanges and on the move, it isn’t the most effortless to steer, and combined with the smaller sweet spot, mishits are more costly than with more forgiving frames. This is particularly noticeable in defensive scrambles where a larger sweet spot can be a safety net.
Both manageability and sweet spot land at 6.2/10 each in the channel’s ratings.
Ball output and reactivity require player-generated pace
“Reactive” is not the word the reviewer would choose for this model. Free power on slow feeds is limited; you need to work the stroke and accelerate through contact to get depth. For players with a compact swing or those who rely on the racket to provide lift, this will be noticeable. The channel rates ball output at 6.8/10.
Comparisons to Bullpadel’s Vertex 04 and Vertex Control
The creator repeatedly aligns the R-ACE M27 with the feel of the Vertex Control and the Vertex 04 (2024). The parallels are clearest in the firmer touch and the need for a fuller swing to carry slow balls. If you’ve played those rackets and enjoyed the controlled, precise response but wished for a slightly punchier rebound after the glass, the R-ACE M27 sits in that neighborhood.
The reviewer’s scores for the Royal Padel R-ACE M27
- Groundstrokes: 6.4/10
- Volleys: 7.3/10
- Off the wall: 7.9/10
- Control: 9/10
- Finishing power: 8.5/10
- Manageability: 6.2/10
- Sweet spot: 6.2/10
- Ball output: 6.8/10
Who should consider the R-ACE M27, and who should pass
This is a control-first, firm-feeling padel racket that rewards players with clean technique and a longer swing. If you create your own pace, love to steer the ball precisely, and want extra bite after the glass, the Royal Padel R-ACE M27 will feel at home. Aggressive net players comfortable with a smaller sweet spot will also appreciate the punch on centered volleys and the reliable finishing ceiling.
Players seeking easy depth from compact strokes or maximum forgiveness may find more comfort in a livelier, larger-sweet-spot alternative. In that context, the R-ACE M27 aligns more with the disciplined, control-oriented end of the spectrum than with free-power, high-reactivity frames.
