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NOX Padel Rackets 2026 — All 16 Models Independently Rated

Every NOX racket in our database, measured on 8 parameters and matched to three playing profiles. No brand deals. No sponsored picks.

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Which NOX is right for you?

One editorial pick per playing profile, from the full review data.

The NOX lineup, mapped by playing style

Each racket is placed by our measured profile scores: further right = more attacking, higher up = more defensive. Color marks the dominant profile. Filter by shape or profile, hover a racket for the numbers, click through for the full review.

Profile
Shape
Level
7.0 7.2 7.4 7.6 7.8 8.0 8.2 8.4 8.6 8.8 9.0 7.0 7.2 7.4 7.6 7.8 8.0 8.2 8.4 8.6 8.8 9.0 Attack → Defense → AT10 12K Lite 2026 AT10 12K Lite AT10 Genius 12K 2026 AT10 Genius 12K AT10 Genius 18K 2026 AT10 Genius 18K AT10 Genius Attack 12K Alum Xtrem 2026 AT10 Genius Attack 12K Alum Xtrem AT10 Genius Attack 18K 2026 AT10 Genius Attack 18K EA10 Ventus Attack 12K Xtrem 2026 EA10 Ventus Attack 12K Xtrem EA10 Ventus Hybrid 12K Xtrem 2026 EA10 Ventus Hybrid 12K Xtrem Equation Hard Advanced 2026 Equation Hard Advanced Equation Soft Advanced 2026 Equation Soft Advanced Future Attack 12K 2026 Future Attack 12K Future Control 12K 2026 Future Control 12K Future Hybrid 12K 2025 Future Hybrid 12K ML10 Ventus Control 3K 2026 ML10 Ventus Control 3K NextGen Pro Attack 3K 2026 NextGen Pro Attack 3K Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2026 Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite VK10 Ventus Control 12K 2026 VK10 Ventus Control 12K
Attacker Hybrid Defender
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The NOX 2026 lineup, compared

Specs as measured in our reviews. Click a model for the full analysis.

Model Year Shape Weight Balance Stiffness Level Profile Deal
AT10 Genius 18K 2026 AT10 Genius — Agustín Tapia 2026 Drop 368 g medium 60/100 Advanced Hybrid View deal ↗
AT10 Genius 12K 2026 AT10 Genius — Agustín Tapia 2026 Drop 368 g medium 65/100 Advanced Hybrid View deal ↗
AT10 Genius Attack 12K Alum Xtrem 2026 AT10 Genius — Agustín Tapia 2026 Diamond 368 g high 75/100 Advanced Attacker View deal ↗
AT10 Genius Attack 18K 2026 AT10 Genius — Agustín Tapia 2026 Diamond 368 g high 70/100 Advanced Attacker View deal ↗
AT10 12K Lite 2026 AT10 Genius — Agustín Tapia 2026 Drop 360 g medium 65/100 Beginner Hybrid View deal ↗
EA10 Ventus Hybrid 12K Xtrem 2026 EA10 Ventus — Eduardo Alonso 2026 Drop 354 g medium 65/100 Advanced Hybrid View deal ↗
EA10 Ventus Attack 12K Xtrem 2026 EA10 Ventus — Eduardo Alonso 2026 Diamond 368 g high 70/100 Advanced Attacker View deal ↗
ML10 Ventus Control 3K 2026 ML10 — Miguel Lamperti 2026 Round 365 g medium 40/100 Advanced Defender View deal ↗
VK10 Ventus Control 12K 2026 VK10 Ventus 2026 Round 368 g low 70/100 Advanced Defender View deal ↗
Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2026 Ventus 2026 Drop 360 g medium 45/100 Beginner Hybrid View deal ↗
NextGen Pro Attack 3K 2026 NextGen 2026 Diamond 363 g medium 70/100 Advanced Attacker View deal ↗
Future Attack 12K 2026 Future 2026 Diamond 368 g high 70/100 Advanced Attacker View deal ↗
Future Hybrid 12K 2025 Future 2025 Drop 367 g medium 60/100 Advanced Hybrid View deal ↗
Future Control 12K 2026 Future 2026 Round 368 g low 60/100 Advanced Defender View deal ↗
Equation Soft Advanced 2026 Equation 2026 Round 365 g medium 35/100 Beginner Defender View deal ↗
Equation Hard Advanced 2026 Equation 2026 Round 360 g medium 60/100 Beginner Defender View deal ↗

How to read the NOX lineup

NOX names read like a spec sheet once you know the grammar. The letters identify the player line: AT10 is Agustín Tapia, EA10 is Eduardo Alonso, ML10 is Miguel Lamperti, VK10 is the Ventus-based women’s line. The carbon number — 3K, 12K, 18K — describes the face weave: higher numbers mean a denser, firmer response; 12K plays slightly softer and more elastic than 18K. Alum adds an aluminised layer over the carbon for a more solid, stable impact feel.

The suffixes set the demand level: Xtrem is the maximum-spec version (harder, more demanding), Attack shifts balance toward the head for finishing power, Control does the opposite, Lite cuts weight for slower or younger swings, and in the Equation line Soft/Hard refers to foam density. Read the name left to right and you know the racket before the specs table.

AT10 Genius — Agustín Tapia

The flagship line. Genius frames are Tapia’s match weapons: the 18K Alum is the balanced reference, the Attack and Xtrem versions push the spec toward pure offence, the Lite drops weight for faster hands.

EA10 Ventus — Eduardo Alonso

Edu Alonso’s Xtrem-specced duo: Hybrid for all-phase aggression, Attack for full-commitment finishing. Pro-level demands, pro-level output.

ML10 — Miguel Lamperti

Lamperti’s control-first line. The Ventus Control 3K is the softest, most placement-oriented frame in the NOX range.

VK10 Ventus

The VK10 line brings the Ventus platform to a lighter, control-oriented spec — a reference for women and for any player who builds points patiently.

Ventus

The Ventus platform outside the player signature lines: versatile frames at a more accessible spec, Lite included.

NextGen

NOX’s young-talent line: pro-inspired geometries at a friendlier spec for developing players.

Future

The development range: Attack, Hybrid and Control versions cover every style at a forgiving, mid-price spec.

Equation

The comfort entry point. Soft and Hard versions let you pick the foam feel; both are the most arm-friendly NOX frames we’ve reviewed.

The NOX brand

Brand

Nox 2026: A Brand That Knows What It Is

Nox doesn’t make rackets for everyone. That’s not a criticism — it’s the most useful thing to know before browsing their 2026 lineup. Across 15 reviewed models, the brand has built one of the most internally coherent collections in padel: clear series logic, honest trade-offs, and a consistent ability to match racket identity to player type.

The Ventus series anchors the top end — two control-first rackets for defenders and a diamond-shape attack option for net aggressors, each clearly positioned for a different player archetype. The AT10 Genius family is where Nox does its most versatile work: drop-shape all-court options that score unusually close across Attacker, Hybrid and Defender profiles, paired with diamond-shape siblings for players who want to push harder toward the net. The Equation and Future series complete the range, handling accessible and intermediate-level players with the same internal logic — specialist tools at every price point, never watered-down versions of the premium models.

What the data shows is a brand that builds series with purpose rather than padding. Every Nox racket on this page has a clear identity — and a clear player it was built for. The work is deciding which one is you.

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NOX rackets — FAQ

Which NOX racket does Agustín Tapia use?
Tapia plays with the AT10 Genius line. His current match frames are the AT10 Genius 18K Alum — the balanced option — and the attack-spec AT10 Genius Attack 12K Alum Xtrem. Both are reviewed in full on this site.
What’s the difference between NOX 12K and 18K carbon?
The number describes the carbon weave on the faces. 18K plays slightly softer and more elastic; 12K is denser, firmer and more direct. The Alum versions add an aluminised layer for a more solid impact feel. More in the naming guide above.
Which NOX racket is best for intermediate players?
Look at the Equation, Future and Lite lines first: lower weights, softer foams and more forgiving behavior than the pro AT10 and EA10 frames. The Equation Soft Advanced is the gentlest entry point in the 2026 range.
Is NOX a good brand for control players?
Yes. The ML10 line (Lamperti) and the VK10 are built around control, with softer outputs and placement-first geometries, and the AT10 Genius 18K Alum holds a genuinely strong control reading for a pro frame.
Where can I buy NOX rackets?
Each model in the comparison table above links to the retailers that stock it, and every full review lists all available stores. Links are affiliate links: they support PadelVerdict at no extra cost to you.