{"title":"Welcome offer: 10% off these rackets","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery racket here is at full price, with no discount off RRP, so your welcome code takes 10% off it. Join our list below and your code shows straight away. The list changes as prices change.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hirostar-alien-pro-2026-padel-racket-tolito-aguirre","title":"Hirostar Alien Pro 2026 Padel Racket (Tolito Aguirre)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hirostar Alien Pro 2026 is the third evolution of Tolito Aguirre's signature racket, and the top of the Hirostar range. Diamond head, high balance, a 24K carbon face and the firmest core the Milan brand makes — EVA Black X-Treme. It is built for one player type: the attacker who finishes points overhead and wants the racket to answer immediately, with nothing soft in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it actually plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e padel.how scores the 2026 Alien Pro 75\/100 (September 2026), joint sixth of the 31 intermediate attacking diamonds it ranks for 2026: power ceiling 9, control, spin and manoeuvrability 8, net play and stability 7.5, defence, sweet spot and power on demand 7, and comfort 5.5. It sums the racket up as built around power ceiling and control with limited comfort: a high overhead ceiling, useful spin and good handling for a head-heavy frame (it measured the balance at 29cm), paid for with a firm feel. Comfort is its main reservation, and the sweet spot is reasonable rather than generous, which is what a 24K face on a hard core usually means. Everythingpadel UK describe it the same way: firm, direct contact, built at 365–380g for stability through the overhead, and for experienced players rather than developing ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat changed for 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hirostar say the technical configuration is unchanged — the 2026 is a restyle with Cosmic Blu accents over the carbon base. The aerodynamic bridge with anti-vibration openings, the Smart Holes drilling pattern and the sandblasted matte finish all carry over from the 2025 frame. padel.how scored the two years separately all the same, and rates the 2026 higher for power ceiling (9 against 7.5) and lower for control (8 against 9) and comfort (5.5 against 6.5). Read that as one site's opinion of two frames, not a measured change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are an advanced left-side attacker with repeatable technique who wants a stiff, precise diamond and likes a racket that tells you exactly where you hit it. Its closest rivals on our wall are the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/siux-fenix-pro-2026\"\u003eSiux Fenix Pro 2026\u003c\/a\u003e (more raw power, similar unforgiveness) and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/babolat-technical-viper-3-0-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eBabolat Technical Viper 3.0\u003c\/a\u003e (a fraction more damping).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if comfort matters, you defend more than you attack, or you are still building consistency. The same shape with a softer core and a 12K face is the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hirostar-alien-core-2026-padel-racket-tolito-aguirre\"\u003eAlien Core 2026\u003c\/a\u003e; the kindest diamond in our range is the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tecnifibre-bomba-soft-2026\"\u003eTecnifibre Bomba Soft\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHirostar's sponsored professionals may compete with frames that differ from the retail model.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from Hirostar S.r.l. (Milan) and the retailers named, verified 2026-09-23. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g. Independent scores are quoted from the sites named and are their opinion, not ours; we have not court-tested this frame ourselves.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hirostar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64721249894771,"sku":"APS-HI-0001","price":545.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/hirostar-alien-pro-2026-padel-racket-1_9b5b212f-426b-4bb8-9b4f-182a67924723.jpg?v=1790168599"},{"product_id":"hirostar-alien-core-2026-padel-racket-tolito-aguirre","title":"Hirostar Alien Core 2026 Padel Racket (Tolito Aguirre)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hirostar Alien Core 2026 is the second racket in Tolito Aguirre's signature line and the one Hirostar describe as its most controlled and balanced expression. Same diamond mould as the Alien Pro, but with a 12K carbon face and the standard EVA Black core instead of the 24K\/X-Treme build — a softer, more forgiving version of the same attacking geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it actually plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hirostar pitch it as a diamond with medium-high balance for players who want attacking shape without the stiffness of the Pro, and the spec sheet backs that up: the plain EVA Black core is the middle-density rubber in the range, where the Pro has Hirostar's hard X-Treme one. Padelspeed (UK) call it the more measured, control-led member of the Alien line. padel.how scores it 72\/100 (September 2026), joint 21st of the 31 intermediate attacking diamonds it ranks for 2026: control 9, defence and power on demand 8, but a power ceiling of 5.5 and comfort of 6. That is the trade the specification promises — placement and point construction rather than overhead finishing — with a direct rather than cushioned feel. padel.how also makes the point that moving up to the Alien Pro “means putting more emphasis on attacking output, not automatically getting a better control racket”.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat changed for 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e New Xeno Green colourway over the carbon base. The aerodynamic anti-vibration bridge, Smart Holes System and sandblasted matte finish carry over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are an intermediate-to-advanced all-court player who wants a diamond you can actually play a full match with — attack when the ball sits up, but not get punished on the block. The comparable frames on our wall are the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-at10-genius-attack-12k-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eNOX AT10 Genius Attack 12K\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/babolat-technical-viper-soft-3-0-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eBabolat Technical Viper Soft 3.0\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want the stiffest, most direct version of this racket — that is the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hirostar-alien-pro-2026-padel-racket-tolito-aguirre\"\u003eAlien Pro 2026\u003c\/a\u003e — or if you are a beginner, in which case a round frame like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/babolat-counter-origin-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eBabolat Counter Origin\u003c\/a\u003e will do more for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHirostar's sponsored professionals may compete with frames that differ from the retail model.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from Hirostar S.r.l. (Milan) and the retailers named, verified 2026-09-23. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g. Independent scores are quoted from the sites named and are their opinion, not ours; we have not court-tested this frame ourselves.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hirostar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64721252843891,"sku":"APS-HI-0002","price":525.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/hirostar-alien-core-2026-padel-racket-1_e9bfdc9d-317b-4516-80b6-2ab8c65a126f.jpg?v=1790168644"},{"product_id":"hirostar-horizon-2026-padel-racket","title":"Hirostar Horizon 2026 Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hirostar Horizon 2026 is the attacking racket in Hirostar's Precision line — the tier below the Pro and Alien frames, and the one aimed at improving players. Diamond shape, high balance, a 12K carbon face and an EVA Black Mid core: the same intent as the Blackstone, in a softer package with an integrated protector moulded into the top of the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it actually plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hirostar's own description is honest about what the Mid core does: it is the intermediate-density rubber, chosen so that volleys and touch shots stay compact and controllable while the diamond head still adds inertia to the smash, bandeja and víbora. 12K carbon is more flexible than the 18K and 24K faces higher in the range, which generally means a larger usable sweet spot and less shock at the cost of some crispness. Padelspeed (UK) list its playing style as power in their guide to the 2026 range. We have not found an independent scored review of the Horizon yet; everything above is manufacturer and retailer description, not a court test.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat changed for 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e New Hirostar mould with the integrated upper-frame protection, sandblasted matte finish and a navy colourway. The 2025 Horizon ran the same 12K\/EVA Black Mid build.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are an intermediate player moving to your first diamond, you want more on the overhead, and you want to find out whether the shape suits you before moving up to a Pro-line frame. The comparable frames here are the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dunlop-fx-team-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eDunlop FX Team\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tecnifibre-bomba-soft-2026\"\u003eTecnifibre Bomba Soft\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if you defend more than you attack — the round \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hirostar-solar-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eHirostar Solar\u003c\/a\u003e is the control racket in the same line — or if you already have the technique for the firmer \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hirostar-blackstone-padel-racket\"\u003eBlackstone\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from Hirostar S.r.l. (Milan) and the retailers named, verified 2026-09-23. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g. Independent scores are quoted from the sites named and are their opinion, not ours; we have not court-tested this frame ourselves.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hirostar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64721255137651,"sku":"APS-HI-0005","price":385.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/hirostar-horizon-2026-padel-racket-1_275e54c0-937f-41eb-a4ba-55cd2d032fa5.jpg?v=1790168732"},{"product_id":"hirostar-solar-2026-padel-racket","title":"Hirostar Solar 2026 Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hirostar Solar 2026 is the control racket in the Precision line and the only round frame Hirostar currently make for adults. Low balance, 12K carbon face, EVA Black Soft core and a 38mm profile — a frame built, in Hirostar's words, for players who build rallies with precision rather than end them with a smash.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it actually plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e The recipe is the classic control one and Hirostar do not dress it up: the round head widens the effective hitting area, the low balance keeps the head quick through direction changes and blocks, the soft core cushions the impact so you can manage depth and direction without stiffening the stroke, and the 12K face adds enough rigidity to keep volleys and blocked returns predictable. Their Smart Holes drilling pattern and the integrated protector at the top of the frame carry over from the higher tiers. Padelspeed (UK) list it as the control specialist of the 2026 range. We have not found an independent scored review of the Solar; the description above is manufacturer and retailer copy, not a court test. Note the weight: 365–380g is at the heavier end for a round frame, which helps stability on the block but is worth knowing if you prefer a light racket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat changed for 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e New Hirostar mould with integrated upper-frame protection, 3D detailing on the face and a gold-on-carbon colourway. The 2025 Solar used the same 12K\/soft-EVA recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are a beginner-to-intermediate player, a right-side defender, or anyone whose elbow has complained about stiffer frames — this is the arm-friendly racket in the Hirostar range. Compare it with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/babolat-counter-viper-2-6-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eBabolat Counter Viper 2.6\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adidas-metalbone-ctrl-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eadidas Metalbone CTRL\u003c\/a\u003e, two other round control frames in our range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want the racket to add power — the diamond \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hirostar-horizon-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eHirostar Horizon\u003c\/a\u003e is the same line with the opposite intent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from Hirostar S.r.l. (Milan) and the retailers named, verified 2026-09-23. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g. Independent scores are quoted from the sites named and are their opinion, not ours; we have not court-tested this frame ourselves.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hirostar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64721255989619,"sku":"APS-HI-0006","price":385.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/hirostar-solar-2026-padel-racket-1_fa454400-6dbf-411b-b195-275df947604f.jpg?v=1790168762"},{"product_id":"nox-at10-genius-18k-alum-2027-padel-racket-agustin-tapia","title":"NOX AT10 Genius 18K Alum 2027 Padel Racket (Agustín Tapia)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe flagship of NOX's 2027 range, from the Genius line NOX develop with Agustín Tapia. A teardrop on a firm, multilayered core with an 18K aluminised carbon face — the all-court Genius, and the version of this racket that topped one Spanish retailer's 2026 best-seller list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stable, quick and forgiving for a pro frame. On the 2026 version, which shares this core, face and weight, Padelful scored it 9.6 for manoeuvrability and 9.0 for sweet spot, and PadelShop's measured test (367g) found it quick and strong at the net, with the layered core easier on the arm — their testers even felt it played rounder than a teardrop. The consistent caveat from reviewers and owners is power: it comes from your arm speed and timing rather than the racket, and \"not enough power\" was the most common owner complaint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's new for 2027.\u003c\/strong\u003e NOX describe the mould as more aerodynamic and better balanced, with a redesigned EOS Tunnel at the throat. It gains the VCS anti-vibration layer bonded inside the handle (NOX claim up to 56% less impact reaching the wrist than the previous generation), and keeps Weight Balance — 2g and 4g weights that add up to 8g. Core, face and weight are unchanged, and NOX now rate the feel medium-hard. One independent tester (the4Set) found the 2026 and 2027 rackets very hard to tell apart in a blind test: this is an evolution, not a reinvention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it sits.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-at10-genius-18k-alum-2026-padel-racket-agustin-tapia\"\u003e2026 AT10 Genius 18K Alum\u003c\/a\u003e, with the same core, face and weight, is in stock now. In the 2027 Genius range, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-at10-genius-attack-18k-alum-2027-padel-racket-agustin-tapia\"\u003eGenius Attack 18K Alum\u003c\/a\u003e puts this face on a diamond and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-at10-genius-12k-alum-xtrem-lite-2027-padel-racket\"\u003eGenius 12K Xtrem Lite\u003c\/a\u003e is the light, soft teardrop. Edu Alonso's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-ea10-ventus-hybrid-12k-xtrem-2027-padel-racket-edu-alonso\"\u003eVentus Hybrid 12K Xtrem\u003c\/a\u003e is NOX's other advanced all-court teardrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are an advanced all-rounder who plays from both the back and the net, values control and a big sweet spot, and generates your own pace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want easy power from the back of the court: the firmer \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-at10-genius-12k-alum-xtrem-2027-padel-racket-agustin-tapia\"\u003eGenius 12K Alum Xtrem\u003c\/a\u003e gives more pop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from NOX's 2027 product page and the catalogue supplied by the Australian distributor, checked 9 Oct 2026. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±5–10g. Review findings are for the 2026 version; independent reviews of the 2027 had not been published when this page was written. Best-seller ranking is PadelPROShop's 2026 year-to-date list (2025 model) as published by Padel Addict. Photos supplied by NOX. Ratings are quoted from the sites named; we have not court-tested this frame ourselves. Sources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/noxsport.com\/products\/genius-18k-alum-agustin-tapia-2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNOX\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/padelshop.com\/en-it\/blogs\/padel-tips\/nox-at10-luxury-genius-18k-alum-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePadelShop test (2026)\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.padelful.com\/en\/rackets\/nox-at10-luxury-genius-18k-alum-2026-agustin-tapia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePadelful (2026)\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tennistonic.com\/tennis-news\/1058873\/padel-pablo-puts-nox-2027-collection-to-the-test-an-evolution-not-a-revolution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ethe4Set range test\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.padeladdict.com\/palas-padel-mas-vendidas-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePadel Addict\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67003479097715,"sku":"APS-NO-0040","price":550.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/nox-genius-18k-alum-2027-1.png?v=1791520316"},{"product_id":"nox-at10-genius-12k-alum-xtrem-2027-padel-racket-agustin-tapia","title":"NOX AT10 Genius 12K Alum Xtrem 2027 Padel Racket (Agustín Tapia)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe racket Agustín Tapia actually plays. Tapia switched from the 18K to the 12K Alum Xtrem during 2026 and uses the 2027 version this season. It is the firmer, sharper of the two teardrop Genius frames, and the 2026 version was the second-best-selling racket of the year to August at Spanish retailer PadelPROShop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp and powerful for a teardrop. Padelful's review of the 2026 version called it the sharpest, firmest AT10, scoring it 9.0 for power and 9.0 for sweet spot with 9.4 for manoeuvrability; Padel Nuestro found it precise, dry and direct with a generous sweet spot. The flip side came from owners: a handful found the 2026 too stiff, or felt vibration in the arm. That is exactly what NOX targeted for 2027 — see below — but no independent review has yet confirmed how much softer it feels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's new for 2027.\u003c\/strong\u003e The core changes from 2026's HR3 Black EVA to NOX's multilayered MLD Black EVA, and it gains the VCS anti-vibration layer bonded inside the handle (NOX claim up to 56% less impact reaching the wrist than the previous generation). The 12K Alum Xtrem face is carried over — NOX claim the rectangular weave has 50% less fibre waviness for a more direct response. The mould profiles are refined, the EOS Tunnel is redesigned, and Weight Balance lets you add up to 8g in 2g and 4g weights. NOX rate the feel medium-hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it sits.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-at10-genius-12k-alum-xtrem-2026-padel-racket-agustin-tapia\"\u003e2026 AT10 Genius 12K Alum Xtrem\u003c\/a\u003e is in stock now, with the same face on the 2026 HR3 core. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-at10-genius-attack-12k-alum-xtrem-2027-padel-racket\"\u003eGenius Attack 12K Alum Xtrem\u003c\/a\u003e is the diamond version with a 30mm longer handle, and Edu Alonso's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-ea10-ventus-hybrid-12k-xtrem-2027-padel-racket-edu-alonso\"\u003eVentus Hybrid 12K Xtrem\u003c\/a\u003e is the all-court teardrop from the Ventus line. From another brand, compare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/babolat-air-viper-2-6-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eBabolat Air Viper 2.6\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are an advanced player who wants Tapia's own racket: power and precision from a teardrop that still defends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if your elbow has ever complained: try the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-at10-genius-18k-alum-2027-padel-racket-agustin-tapia\"\u003eGenius 18K Alum\u003c\/a\u003e or the soft \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-at10-genius-12k-alum-xtrem-lite-2027-padel-racket\"\u003eGenius 12K Xtrem Lite\u003c\/a\u003e first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from NOX's 2027 product page and the catalogue supplied by the Australian distributor, checked 9 Oct 2026. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±5–10g. Review findings are for the 2026 version; independent reviews of the 2027 had not been published when this page was written. Best-seller ranking is PadelPROShop's 2026 year-to-date list as published by Padel Addict. Photos supplied by NOX. Ratings are quoted from the sites named; we have not court-tested this frame ourselves. Sources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/noxsport.com\/products\/genius-12k-alum-xtrem-agustin-tapia-2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNOX\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.padelful.com\/en\/rackets\/nox-at10-luxury-genius-12k-alum-xtrem-2026-agustin-tapia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePadelful (2026 model)\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.padelnuestro.com\/int\/blog\/the-new-agustin-tapia-racket-review-nox-at10-genius-12k-alum-xtrem-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePadel Nuestro (2026 model)\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.padeladdict.com\/palas-padel-mas-vendidas-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePadel Addict\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67003481031027,"sku":"APS-NO-0041","price":550.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/nox-genius-12k-alum-xtrem-2027-1.png?v=1791520286"},{"product_id":"nox-at10-genius-attack-12k-alum-xtrem-2027-padel-racket","title":"NOX AT10 Genius Attack 12K Alum Xtrem 2027 Padel Racket (Agustín Tapia)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most aggressive racket in the Genius range. Agustín Tapia's Genius platform moved to a diamond head with high balance, a firm layered core, a 12K Alum Xtrem carbon face and NOX's Oversize Grip, which adds 30mm to the handle for extra leverage on overheads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Explosive up top, demanding everywhere else. Padelful's review of the 2026 version scored it 9.9 for power and described it as firm and direct with little trampoline effect, and a high, compact sweet spot; PadelCritic called it the firmest and most demanding of the AT10s. Padelful's early notes on the 2027 point the same way — heavy volleys and clean, explosive smashes — with the usual diamond trade-offs: the high balance slows your reactions in fast exchanges, and late blocks fall short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's new for 2027.\u003c\/strong\u003e The core changes from 2026's HR3 Black EVA to NOX's multilayered MLD Black EVA. The mould has been evolved for aerodynamics and movement control, the EOS Tunnel at the throat is redesigned, and it gains NOX's VCS anti-vibration layer bonded inside the handle (NOX claim up to 56% less impact reaching the wrist than the previous generation). Weight Balance lets you add up to 8g in 2g and 4g weights. NOX rate the feel medium-hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it sits.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-at10-genius-attack-18k-alum-2027-padel-racket-agustin-tapia\"\u003eGenius Attack 18K Alum\u003c\/a\u003e is the same diamond with the 18K face and a slightly less firm feel, and Aimar Goñi's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-ventus-attack-12k-xtrem-2027-padel-racket-aimar-goni\"\u003eVentus Attack 12K Xtrem\u003c\/a\u003e is the Ventus line's diamond. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-at10-genius-attack-12k-2026-padel-racket\"\u003e2026 AT10 Genius Attack 12K Alum Xtrem\u003c\/a\u003e is in stock now, on the 2026 HR3 core. From another brand, compare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/babolat-technical-viper-3-0-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eBabolat Technical Viper 3.0\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are an advanced attacking player, typically on the left side, with clean technique and a healthy arm, and you want to finish points from the net.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are still developing or have elbow trouble. For Tapia's power with a little more forgiveness, the teardrop \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-at10-genius-12k-alum-xtrem-2027-padel-racket-agustin-tapia\"\u003eGenius 12K Alum Xtrem\u003c\/a\u003e is the one Tapia himself plays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from NOX's 2027 product page and the catalogue supplied by the Australian distributor, checked 9 Oct 2026. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±5–10g. Review findings are mainly for the 2026 version; full independent reviews of the 2027 had not been published when this page was written. Photos supplied by NOX. Ratings are quoted from the sites named; we have not court-tested this frame ourselves. Sources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/noxsport.com\/products\/genius-attack-12k-alum-xtrem-agustin-tapia-2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNOX\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.padelful.com\/en\/rackets\/nox-at10-genius-attack-12k-alum-xtrem-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePadelful (2026 model)\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.padelful.com\/en\/rackets\/nox-at10-genius-attack-12k-alum-xtrem-2027-agustin-tapia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePadelful (2027 notes)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67003482374515,"sku":"APS-NO-0042","price":550.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/nox-genius-attack-12k-alum-xtrem-2027-1.png?v=1791520256"},{"product_id":"nox-at10-genius-12k-alum-xtrem-lite-2027-padel-racket","title":"NOX AT10 Genius 12K Alum Xtrem Lite 2027 Padel Racket (Agustín Tapia)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Genius made light and soft. Agustín Tapia's teardrop shape and 12K Alum Xtrem carbon face, built at 350–360g around a low-density HR3 White EVA core — the most comfortable and manoeuvrable racket in the Genius range, and the only one NOX rate as soft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick and forgiving. Padelful's review of the 2026 version scored it a perfect 10 for manoeuvrability and 9.1 for sweet spot, with easy defence and a racket that is always ready at the net. The trade-off is consistent across reviewers and owners: limited smash power and less bite than the firmer Genius models — \"lacks power\" was the most common owner comment, and one owner felt it softened further with use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's new for 2027.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 5g lighter than the 2026 (now 350–360g), with the feel moving from medium-soft to soft. The mould is redesigned for manoeuvrability, and it gains NOX's VCS anti-vibration layer bonded inside the handle (NOX claim up to 56% less impact reaching the wrist than the previous generation). Weight Balance lets you add 2g or 4g weights, up to 8g, if you want more head weight back. Same HR3 White EVA core and 12K Alum Xtrem face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it sits.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-ventus-hybrid-12k-lite-2027-padel-racket\"\u003eVentus Hybrid 12K Lite\u003c\/a\u003e is NOX's other 350–360g teardrop, on the firmer MLD core, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-at10-genius-18k-alum-2027-padel-racket-agustin-tapia\"\u003eGenius 18K Alum\u003c\/a\u003e is the full-weight all-court Genius. For a light, comfortable racket in stock now, compare the round \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adidas-cross-it-light-2026-padel-racket-martita-ortega\"\u003eadidas Cross It Light\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/babolat-air-vertuo-2-6-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eBabolat Air Vertuo 2.6\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you have elbow or shoulder niggles but still want a premium carbon frame, you are a lighter player, or you win at the net with reflexes rather than smashes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are a first-timer: NOX class it as an advanced racket, so it suits improvers with decent technique. If you want more weight and pop with the same face, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-at10-genius-12k-alum-xtrem-2027-padel-racket-agustin-tapia\"\u003eGenius 12K Alum Xtrem\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from NOX's 2027 product page and the catalogue supplied by the Australian distributor, checked 9 Oct 2026; some retailers still list the 2026 weight of 355–365g. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±5–10g. Review findings are from Padelful's review of the 2026 Genius 12K Xtrem Lite, which shares this core and face; independent reviews of the 2027 version had not been published when this page was written. Photos supplied by NOX. Ratings are quoted from the sites named; we have not court-tested this frame ourselves. Sources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/noxsport.com\/products\/genius-12k-alum-xtrem-lite-agustin-tapia-2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNOX\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.padelful.com\/en\/rackets\/nox-at10-genius-12k-alum-xtrem-lite-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePadelful (2026 model)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67003483783539,"sku":"APS-NO-0043","price":500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/nox-genius-12k-alum-xtrem-lite-2027-1.png?v=1791520226"},{"product_id":"nox-ea10-ventus-hybrid-12k-xtrem-2027-padel-racket-edu-alonso","title":"NOX EA10 Ventus Hybrid 12K Xtrem 2027 Padel Racket (Edu Alonso)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdu Alonso's signature racket — a teardrop all-rounder for the player who attacks and defends in the same point and doesn't want to choose. Alonso plays alongside his NOX team-mate Aimar Goñi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Responsive and honest. Testing the full 2027 NOX range, the reviewer at the4Set ranked it the best racket in the collection for defence — \"what you do with the arm is what the ball does\" — and second-best for volleys. On the 2026 version, which shares the core, face and weight, Padelful found it quick at the net with a big sweet spot (9.2) and clean bandejas and víboras. The trade-off in both: there's little free power, and ball exit from defence is modest, so it rewards a player who generates their own pace with good contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's new for 2027.\u003c\/strong\u003e NOX say the mould has been redesigned for more control and stability. It gains their VCS anti-vibration layer bonded inside the handle (NOX claim up to 56% less impact reaching the wrist than the previous generation) and Weight Balance — 2g and 4g weights that add up to 8g, new to the Ventus line. Shape, MLD Black EVA core, 12K Xtrem face and weight are unchanged; the4Set's blind test found the 2026 and 2027 very hard to tell apart, so this is an evolution, not a reinvention. NOX rate the feel medium-hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it sits.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-ea10-ventus-hybrid-12k-xtrem-2026-padel-racket-edu-alonso\"\u003e2026 EA10 Ventus Hybrid 12K Xtrem\u003c\/a\u003e, with the same core, face and weight, is in stock now. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-ventus-hybrid-12k-lite-2027-padel-racket\"\u003eVentus Hybrid 12K Lite\u003c\/a\u003e is the lighter teardrop in the line, and Miguel Lamperti's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-ml10-ventus-control-3k-2027-padel-racket-miguel-lamperti\"\u003eVentus Control 3K\u003c\/a\u003e is the round control option. In NOX's Genius range, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-at10-genius-18k-alum-2027-padel-racket-agustin-tapia\"\u003eGenius 18K Alum\u003c\/a\u003e is the closest all-court teardrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are an advanced all-rounder on either side of the court who wants precision and feel over raw power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want free power: Aimar Goñi's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-ventus-attack-12k-xtrem-2027-padel-racket-aimar-goni\"\u003eVentus Attack 12K Xtrem\u003c\/a\u003e is the same family with a diamond head and more weight up top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from NOX's 2027 product page and the catalogue supplied by the Australian distributor, checked 9 Oct 2026. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±5–10g. Photos supplied by NOX. Ratings are quoted from the sites named; we have not court-tested this frame ourselves. Sources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/noxsport.com\/products\/ventus-hybrid-12k-xtrem-edu-alonso-2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNOX\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tennistonic.com\/tennis-news\/1058873\/padel-pablo-puts-nox-2027-collection-to-the-test-an-evolution-not-a-revolution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ethe4Set range test\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.padelful.com\/en\/rackets\/nox-ea10-ventus-hybrid-12k-xtrem-2026-edu-alonso\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePadelful (2026 model)\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.padelfip.com\/player\/eduardo-alonso\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFIP player page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67003484766579,"sku":"APS-NO-0044","price":500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/nox-ventus-hybrid-12k-xtrem-edu-alonso-2027-1.png?v=1791520162"},{"product_id":"nox-ventus-attack-12k-xtrem-2027-padel-racket-aimar-goni","title":"NOX Ventus Attack 12K Xtrem 2027 Padel Racket (Aimar Goñi)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAimar Goñi's first signature racket. Goñi, a 1.90m left-side finisher who joined NOX in March 2026, plays it with a diamond head, high balance and NOX's Oversize Grip, which adds 30mm to the handle for extra leverage on overheads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Built to end points. Testing the full 2027 NOX range, the4Set ranked it the best in the collection for the bandeja and víbora, with a clear response on high contact, and second for smash distance. The diamond shape and head-heavy balance put the sweet spot high and compact, so it hits hardest when you meet the ball above your head — and it is less forgiving low and late, in defence, or on off-centre blocks. One European retailer's lab test advises against it for sensitive elbows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's new for 2027.\u003c\/strong\u003e This takes over from the 2026 EA10 Ventus Attack — the same diamond, high-balance format on an MLD Black EVA core with a 12K Xtrem carbon face. New this year: Goñi's name on it, the stated 30mm Oversize Grip, NOX's VCS anti-vibration layer bonded inside the handle (NOX claim up to 56% less impact reaching the wrist than the previous generation) and Weight Balance — 2g and 4g weights to add up to 8g. NOX rate the feel medium-hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it sits.\u003c\/strong\u003e In the Genius range, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-at10-genius-attack-12k-alum-xtrem-2027-padel-racket\"\u003eGenius Attack 12K Alum Xtrem\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-at10-genius-attack-18k-alum-2027-padel-racket-agustin-tapia\"\u003eGenius Attack 18K Alum\u003c\/a\u003e are the other 2027 diamonds with the 30mm Oversize Grip. In stock now, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-at10-genius-attack-12k-2026-padel-racket\"\u003e2026 AT10 Genius Attack 12K Alum Xtrem\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tecnifibre-bomba-max-2026\"\u003eTecnifibre Bomba Max\u003c\/a\u003e are attacking diamonds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are an advanced attacking player, usually on the left, with the technique and shoulder to swing a head-heavy frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if you need a frame that defends too: Edu Alonso's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-ea10-ventus-hybrid-12k-xtrem-2027-padel-racket-edu-alonso\"\u003eVentus Hybrid 12K Xtrem\u003c\/a\u003e, played by Goñi's partner, is the teardrop sibling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from NOX's 2027 product page and the catalogue supplied by the Australian distributor, checked 9 Oct 2026. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±5–10g. Independent reviews beyond the4Set's range test had not been published when this page was written. Photos supplied by NOX. Ratings are quoted from the sites named; we have not court-tested this frame ourselves. Sources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/noxsport.com\/products\/ventus-attack-12k-xtrem-aimar-goni-2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNOX\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tennistonic.com\/tennis-news\/1058873\/padel-pablo-puts-nox-2027-collection-to-the-test-an-evolution-not-a-revolution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ethe4Set range test\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/noxsport.com\/en\/blogs\/noticias\/aimar-go-i-incorpora-team-nox\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNOX on Goñi's signing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67003485684083,"sku":"APS-NO-0045","price":500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/nox-ventus-attack-12k-xtrem-goni-2027-1.png?v=1791520192"},{"product_id":"nox-ml10-ventus-control-3k-2027-padel-racket-miguel-lamperti","title":"NOX ML10 Ventus Control 3K 2027 Padel Racket (Miguel Lamperti)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMiguel Lamperti's signature control racket — and for 2027, a noticeably different one. The round head and 3K carbon face carry over, but NOX have replaced last year's low-density core with a high-density HR3 Black EVA, so this version is firmer and gives more back on the ball. Lamperti played his final Premier Padel event in May 2026 and fronts NOX's 2027 campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Precise and stable, with more pop than the 2026. Padelful's 2027 review scored it 9.2 for control and 8.9 for sweet spot, and found it quick at the net with accurate bandejas and víboras. Their reservations: moderate ball exit, limited easy smash power and limited spin. NOX now rate the feel medium-hard (the 2026 was rated intermediate), and one European retailer's lab test put it as the firmest-feeling frame in the 2027 Ventus line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's new for 2027.\u003c\/strong\u003e The core is the big change: HR3 Black EVA, which NOX describe as high density with \"maximum memory effect\" for power, replacing 2026's softer, low-density HR3 Color EVA. It also gains NOX's VCS anti-vibration layer bonded inside the handle (NOX claim up to 56% less impact reaching the wrist than the previous generation) and Weight Balance — 2g and 4g weights that add up to 8g, new to the Ventus range this year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it sits.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aránzazu Osoro's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-ventus-control-12k-2027-padel-racket-aranzazu-osoro\"\u003eVentus Control 12K\u003c\/a\u003e is the other round control racket in the Ventus line, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-ml10-pro-cup-coorp-2027-padel-racket-miguel-lamperti\"\u003eML10 Pro Cup Coorp\u003c\/a\u003e is Lamperti's classic fibreglass mould. Round control rackets in stock now: the softer-cored \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hirostar-solar-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eHirostar Solar\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adidas-metalbone-ctrl-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eadidas Metalbone CTRL\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/babolat-counter-viper-2-6-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eBabolat Counter Viper 2.6\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you build points patiently and found the 2026 ML10 a little dead on the smash: this is the fix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if you loved the 2026 ML10 Ventus for its soft, cushioned feel: this one is firmer, so try it before you commit, or take the Hirostar Solar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from NOX's 2027 product page and the catalogue supplied by the Australian distributor, checked 9 Oct 2026. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±5–10g. Photos supplied by NOX. NOX's spec table lists the shape as teardrop, but NOX's own description and product photos show a round head, so we list round. Ratings are quoted from the sites named; we have not court-tested this frame ourselves. Sources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/noxsport.com\/products\/pala-ventus-control-3k-miguel-lamperti-2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNOX 2027\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/noxsport.com\/en\/products\/pala-ml10-ventus-3k-by-miguel-lamperti\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNOX 2026\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.padelful.com\/en\/rackets\/nox-ml10-ventus-control-3k-2027-miguel-lamperti\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePadelful (2027 review)\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.padelfip.com\/2026\/05\/day4-top-four-pairs-in-the-semi-finals-emotional-farewell-for-lamperti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFIP\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67003486732659,"sku":"APS-NO-0046","price":500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/nox-ventus-control-3k-lamperti-2027-1.png?v=1791520130"},{"product_id":"nox-ventus-control-12k-2027-padel-racket-aranzazu-osoro","title":"NOX Ventus Control 12K 2027 Padel Racket (Aránzazu Osoro)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAránzazu Osoro's racket, and the control option in NOX's Ventus range. A round head on a firm, layered core with a 12K carbon face, built for the player who wins points by placing the ball rather than hitting through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Controlled and steady. Padelful's 2027 review scored it 9.1 for control and 9.1 for manoeuvrability, with a broad sweet spot (8.8) that makes blocks and defence easy, and precise bandejas and víboras. They were candid about what it doesn't do: power scored 7.0, depth from the back of the court is limited, and flat smashes lack finish. A European retailer's lab test rated it the softest-feeling frame in the 2027 Ventus line, though NOX themselves rate it medium-hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's new for 2027.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shape, MLD Black EVA core, 12K carbon face and weight carry over from the 2026 VK10 Ventus Control 12K. Two things are new: NOX's VCS anti-vibration layer bonded inside the handle (NOX claim up to 56% less impact reaching the wrist than the previous generation), and Weight Balance — 2g and 4g weights that let you add up to 8g to tune the balance, new to the Ventus range this year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it sits.\u003c\/strong\u003e Miguel Lamperti's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-ml10-ventus-control-3k-2027-padel-racket-miguel-lamperti\"\u003eVentus Control 3K\u003c\/a\u003e is the other round control racket in the line, firmer this year on a high-density core, and Edu Alonso's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-ea10-ventus-hybrid-12k-xtrem-2027-padel-racket-edu-alonso\"\u003eVentus Hybrid 12K Xtrem\u003c\/a\u003e is the all-court teardrop. Round control rackets in stock now: the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hirostar-solar-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eHirostar Solar\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adidas-metalbone-ctrl-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eadidas Metalbone CTRL\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are an advanced or improving player with a patient, positional game who wants a carbon racket that forgives. It is Osoro's racket, but nothing about the spec is gendered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if you rely on smashes to finish points: Aimar Goñi's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-ventus-attack-12k-xtrem-2027-padel-racket-aimar-goni\"\u003eVentus Attack 12K Xtrem\u003c\/a\u003e is the Ventus line's diamond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from NOX's 2027 product page and the catalogue supplied by the Australian distributor, checked 9 Oct 2026. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±5–10g. Photos supplied by NOX. Ratings are quoted from the sites named; we have not court-tested this frame ourselves. Sources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/noxsport.com\/products\/ventus-12k-aranzazu-osoro-2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNOX\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.padelful.com\/en\/rackets\/nox-vk10-ventus-control-12k-2027-aranzazu-osoro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePadelful (2027 review)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67003487256947,"sku":"APS-NO-0047","price":450.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/nox-ventus-control-12k-osoro-2027-1.png?v=1791520035"},{"product_id":"nox-ventus-hybrid-12k-lite-2027-padel-racket","title":"NOX Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2027 Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe lightest racket in the Ventus line. A teardrop at 350–360g with the same firm, layered MLD core and 12K carbon face as its heavier siblings — the shape that suits the widest range of players, made quicker in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast. Padelful rate it the quickest Ventus at the net, with precise volleys and very high manoeuvrability, and a medium balance that lets you attack and defend without changing your game. The honest limits from the same review: smash power is limited, the response is on the firm side, and there is less rebound from deep defence than a softer racket would give. Despite the \"Lite\" name, this is not a soft racket — NOX rate the feel medium-hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's new for 2027.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 5g lighter than the 2026 version (350–360g, down from 355–365g). It also gains NOX's VCS anti-vibration layer bonded inside the handle (NOX claim up to 56% less impact reaching the wrist than the previous generation) and Weight Balance — 2g and 4g weights that let you add up to 8g if you want more head weight, new to the Ventus line this year. Shape, core and face are unchanged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it sits.\u003c\/strong\u003e Edu Alonso's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-ea10-ventus-hybrid-12k-xtrem-2027-padel-racket-edu-alonso\"\u003eVentus Hybrid 12K Xtrem\u003c\/a\u003e is the full-weight Ventus teardrop, with a 12K Xtrem face, and Aránzazu Osoro's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-ventus-control-12k-2027-padel-racket-aranzazu-osoro\"\u003eVentus Control 12K\u003c\/a\u003e puts the same core and face on a round head. In stock now, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-nextgen-pro-hybrid-12k-nfa-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eNOX NextGen Pro Hybrid 12K\u003c\/a\u003e is a 12K teardrop on the same MLD core, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/babolat-air-vertuo-2-6-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eBabolat Air Vertuo 2.6\u003c\/a\u003e is a light, softer teardrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want a carbon all-rounder but find 365g-plus rackets tiring, you live at the net, or you are stepping up from fibreglass and want speed before power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if comfort is the priority: the softer-cored \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-at10-genius-12k-alum-xtrem-lite-2027-padel-racket\"\u003eGenius 12K Xtrem Lite\u003c\/a\u003e is the gentler option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from NOX's 2027 product page and the catalogue supplied by the Australian distributor, checked 9 Oct 2026; some retailers still list the older 355–365g figure. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±5–10g. Photos supplied by NOX. Ratings are quoted from the sites named; we have not court-tested this frame ourselves. Sources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/noxsport.com\/products\/ventus-12k-hybrid-lite-2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNOX\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.padelful.com\/en\/rackets\/nox-ventus-hybrid-12k-lite-2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePadelful\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67003487846771,"sku":"APS-NO-0048","price":450.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/nox-ventus-hybrid-12k-lite-2027-1.png?v=1791520064"},{"product_id":"nox-at10-pro-cup-hard-2027-padel-racket-agustin-tapia","title":"NOX AT10 Pro Cup Hard 2027 Padel Racket (Agustín Tapia)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe firm half of Agustín Tapia's Pro Cup pair. A teardrop on what NOX call one of their most iconic moulds, with an HR3 Hard EVA core, aluminised fibreglass faces and a carbon frame — a direct, precise racket from NOX's Classic series rather than the Luxury range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp. Padelful's review of the 2026 Pro Cup Hard scored it 9.1 for control and described it as firm and direct, strong at the net and on the bandeja. They were equally clear about the downside: it punishes off-centre hits and is less forgiving in defence (sweet spot 7.9, rebound 7.1), because the hard core gives you back exactly what you put in. NOX describe the feel as medium and balanced, with noticeable stiffness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's new for 2027.\u003c\/strong\u003e NOX now specify a carbon frame and their Exclusive Spin surface — a sectorised 3D texture with silica sand — for more grip on slice and kick. Pulse System anti-vibration carries over. The \"AT10\" prefix has been dropped from NOX's own naming this year; it is the same Tapia line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it sits.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamperti's round \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-ml10-pro-cup-coorp-2027-padel-racket-miguel-lamperti\"\u003eML10 Pro Cup Coorp\u003c\/a\u003e is the control-first Pro Cup, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-equation-hard-2027-padel-racket\"\u003eEquation Hard\u003c\/a\u003e puts a hard core in a round head. In NOX's Luxury range, the closest teardrop is the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-at10-genius-18k-alum-2027-padel-racket-agustin-tapia\"\u003eGenius 18K Alum\u003c\/a\u003e. In stock now, compare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tecnifibre-curva-speed-2026\"\u003eTecnifibre Curva Speed\u003c\/a\u003e, a precise carbon teardrop for intermediate players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are an intermediate-to-advanced player with clean technique who wants precision and a firm, connected feel without moving up to the Luxury range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are a beginner or your arm is sensitive: the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-at10-pro-cup-soft-2027-padel-racket-agustin-tapia\"\u003ePro Cup Soft\u003c\/a\u003e is the same shape with a forgiving core.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from NOX's 2027 product page, the catalogue supplied by the Australian distributor and European retailer listings, checked 9 Oct 2026. Review findings are from Padelful's review of the 2026 Pro Cup Hard; independent reviews of the 2027 version had not been published when this page was written. Photos supplied by NOX. The 360–375g weight is the figure European retailers list; NOX publish none. Ratings are quoted from the sites named; we have not court-tested this frame ourselves. Sources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/noxsport.com\/products\/pro-cup-hard-agustin-tapia-2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNOX\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.padelful.com\/en\/rackets\/nox-at10-pro-cup-hard-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePadelful (2026 model)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67003488633203,"sku":"APS-NO-0049","price":310.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/nox-pro-cup-hard-tapia-2027-1.png?v=1791519931"},{"product_id":"nox-at10-pro-cup-soft-2027-padel-racket-agustin-tapia","title":"NOX AT10 Pro Cup Soft 2027 Padel Racket (Agustín Tapia)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe comfortable member of Agustín Tapia's Pro Cup pair. A teardrop built on what NOX call one of their most iconic moulds, with a soft HR3 EVA core, aluminised fibreglass faces and a carbon frame — the Tapia name and shape in NOX's Classic series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy and forgiving. Padelful's review of the 2026 Pro Cup Soft rated it 9.1 for rebound — the ball comes out of defence with very little effort — and described it as a comfort-first all-rounder that is kind on the arm. The trade-off they flagged is punch: flat smashes don't have the finish of a firmer frame. The teardrop puts a little more mass higher in the head than a round Pro Cup, so you get more help on the overhead than the Lamperti models give.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's new for 2027.\u003c\/strong\u003e NOX now specify a carbon frame and their Exclusive Spin surface — a sectorised 3D texture with silica sand — for more grip on slice and kick. The Pulse System anti-vibration and the EOS Flap at the throat carry over. The \"AT10\" prefix has been dropped from NOX's own naming this year; it is the same Tapia line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it sits.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamperti's round \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-ml10-pro-cup-coorp-2027-padel-racket-miguel-lamperti\"\u003eML10 Pro Cup Coorp\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-equation-soft-2027-padel-racket\"\u003eEquation Soft\u003c\/a\u003e are NOX's other comfortable intermediate rackets, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-at10-genius-12k-alum-xtrem-lite-2027-padel-racket\"\u003eGenius 12K Xtrem Lite\u003c\/a\u003e is the soft teardrop in the Luxury range. In stock now, compare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/babolat-air-vertuo-2-6-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eBabolat Air Vertuo 2.6\u003c\/a\u003e, a soft fibreglass teardrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are an intermediate player who wants a teardrop's extra help overhead without a stiff, demanding feel, or you have had elbow or wrist niggles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if you hit hard and clean and want more precision: the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-at10-pro-cup-hard-2027-padel-racket-agustin-tapia\"\u003ePro Cup Hard\u003c\/a\u003e is the firmer twin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from NOX's 2027 product page, the catalogue supplied by the Australian distributor and European retailer listings, checked 9 Oct 2026. Review findings are from Padelful's review of the 2026 Pro Cup Soft; independent reviews of the 2027 version had not been published when this page was written. The 360–375g weight is the figure European retailers list; NOX publish none. Ratings are quoted from the sites named; we have not court-tested this frame ourselves. Sources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/noxsport.com\/products\/pro-cup-soft-agustin-tapia-2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNOX\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.padelful.com\/en\/rackets\/nox-at10-pro-cup-soft-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePadelful (2026 model)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67003489354099,"sku":"APS-NO-0050","price":310.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/nox-pro-cup-soft-tapia-2027-1.png?v=1791519906"},{"product_id":"nox-ml10-pro-cup-coorp-2027-padel-racket-miguel-lamperti","title":"NOX ML10 Pro Cup Coorp 2027 Padel Racket (Miguel Lamperti)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the most recognisable padel rackets ever made. The Pro Cup is Miguel Lamperti's original NOX mould, and NOX have described it as a best seller \"ever since its launch\". The Coorp is the classic version: round head, big central sweet spot, smooth faces, and a retro finish for 2027 that nods to Lamperti's first racket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Control first. The round head and HR3 EVA core keep the ball on the face long enough to place it, and the sweet spot is large and forgiving — Padel.FYI called an earlier ML10 Pro Cup \"one of the easiest rackets to learn the game on\". Padelful's review of the previous (2025) version scored it 9.0 for control and 8.8 for sweet spot, against 7.8 for power. That is the honest summary: it rewards placement and patience, and it will not win you points with flat smashes from the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's new for 2027.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little under the skin, which is the point — the shape, HR3 core, aluminised fibreglass faces and carbon frame carry over. The changes are cosmetic: a retro design recalling Lamperti's original Pro Cup. The Smartstrap wrist cord with its replaceable cord is still fitted. Note that the Pro Cup does \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e get the VCS anti-vibration system from NOX's Luxury rackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it sits.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-ml10-pro-cup-silver-2027-padel-racket-miguel-lamperti\"\u003ePro Cup Silver\u003c\/a\u003e is the same racket lighter, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-ml10-pro-cup-rough-2027-padel-racket-miguel-lamperti\"\u003ePro Cup Rough\u003c\/a\u003e adds textured faces for spin on slices. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-equation-soft-2027-padel-racket\"\u003eEquation Soft\u003c\/a\u003e is NOX's other round racket for improvers, and Lamperti's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-ml10-ventus-control-3k-2027-padel-racket-miguel-lamperti\"\u003eML10 Ventus Control 3K\u003c\/a\u003e is his carbon racket. In stock now, compare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adidas-rx-series-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eadidas RX Series\u003c\/a\u003e, a round fibreglass control racket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are buying your first proper racket, or you are an intermediate player who wins points with control and consistency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want to win points with flat smashes from the back. One caution on feel: NOX describe the Pro Cup as soft, but one European retailer's lab measured it at the firmer end of their scale, so players with sensitive elbows should treat it as medium rather than plush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from NOX's 2027 product page, the catalogue supplied by the Australian distributor and European retailer listings, checked 9 Oct 2026. Review findings are for the 2025 Pro Cup, which shares this mould and build; independent reviews of the 2027 version had not been published when this page was written. The 360–375g weight is the figure European retailers list; NOX publish none. Ratings are quoted from the sites named; we have not court-tested this frame ourselves. Sources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/noxsport.com\/products\/ml10-pro-cup-coorp-miguel-lamperti-2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNOX\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/noxsport.com\/en\/blogs\/making-you-improve\/que-diferencias-hay-entre-las-distintas-ml10-pro-cup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNOX on the Pro Cup range\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/padelful.com\/en\/rackets\/nox-ml10-pro-cup-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePadelful (2025 model)\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.padel.fyi\/racket-reviews\/ml10-pro-cup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePadel.FYI\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67003490861427,"sku":"APS-NO-0051","price":240.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/nox-ml10-pro-cup-coorp-2027-1.png?v=1791519839"},{"product_id":"nox-ml10-pro-cup-silver-2027-padel-racket-miguel-lamperti","title":"NOX ML10 Pro Cup Silver 2027 Padel Racket (Miguel Lamperti)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pro Cup made lighter. Same round Lamperti mould, same HR3 core, same aluminised fibreglass faces and carbon frame as the classic \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-ml10-pro-cup-coorp-2027-padel-racket-miguel-lamperti\"\u003ePro Cup Coorp\u003c\/a\u003e, at 350–365g instead of 360–375g. NOX have used the \"Silver\" name for the lighter Pro Cup since at least 2020; the Australian distributor lists it as the ML10 Pro Cup Light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Quicker in the hand than the Coorp, with the same big, central sweet spot. Padelful's review of the 2025 Silver gave it 9.0 for control, 9.0 for manoeuvrability and 9.2 for sweet spot — the most forgiving numbers in the Pro Cup family — against 7.4 for power, the lowest of the three. The few grams make a real difference late in a long session and on fast exchanges at the net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's new for 2027.\u003c\/strong\u003e Build and weight carry over from the previous Silver; the update is a new retro-styled design. Smartstrap with replaceable cord fitted. Like the rest of the Pro Cup line, it does not have the VCS anti-vibration system used on NOX's Luxury rackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it sits.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-ml10-pro-cup-rough-2027-padel-racket-miguel-lamperti\"\u003ePro Cup Rough\u003c\/a\u003e adds textured faces at full weight, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-equation-soft-2027-padel-racket\"\u003eEquation Soft\u003c\/a\u003e is NOX's other round racket for improving players. In stock now, compare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adidas-rx-series-light-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eadidas RX Series Light\u003c\/a\u003e, another light round racket, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adidas-match-light-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eadidas Match Light\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you tire with heavier rackets or get a sore shoulder, you are a junior moving up to a full-size frame, or you play most of your padel at the net and want fast hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want to finish points with power: the extra weight of the Coorp, or the firmer \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-equation-hard-2027-padel-racket\"\u003eEquation Hard\u003c\/a\u003e, will help more there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from NOX's 2027 product page and the catalogue supplied by the Australian distributor, checked 9 Oct 2026. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±5–10g. Review findings are from Padelful's review of the 2025 Pro Cup Silver; independent reviews of the 2027 version had not been published when this page was written. Ratings are quoted from the sites named; we have not court-tested this frame ourselves. Sources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/noxsport.com\/products\/ml10-pro-cup-silver-miguel-lamperti-2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNOX\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.padelful.com\/rackets\/nox-ml10-pro-cup-silver-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePadelful (2025 model)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67003491582323,"sku":"APS-NO-0052","price":240.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/nox-ml10-pro-cup-silver-2027-1.png?v=1791519860"},{"product_id":"nox-ml10-pro-cup-rough-2027-padel-racket-miguel-lamperti","title":"NOX ML10 Pro Cup Rough 2027 Padel Racket (Miguel Lamperti)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe classic Pro Cup with textured faces. Same round Lamperti mould, HR3 core, aluminised fibreglass and carbon frame as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-ml10-pro-cup-coorp-2027-padel-racket-miguel-lamperti\"\u003ePro Cup Coorp\u003c\/a\u003e, with a raised texture on both faces so the ball grips the racket for slice and spin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Like a Pro Cup, with bite. Padelful's review of the previous version (the 2025 Rough Surface Edition) scored it 9.1 for control and 8.9 for sweet spot — fractionally ahead of the smooth Coorp — and 7.9 for power. Owners praised its control, comfort and durability; the common criticism was a lack of power, and one reviewer found the handle on the short side. A European retailer's lab test rated its feel soft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's new for 2027.\u003c\/strong\u003e The build carries over from the Rough Surface Edition; the name is shortened and the design updated. Smartstrap with replaceable cord fitted. No VCS — that system is reserved for NOX's Luxury rackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it sits.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-ml10-pro-cup-silver-2027-padel-racket-miguel-lamperti\"\u003ePro Cup Silver\u003c\/a\u003e is the light, smooth-faced version, and Lamperti's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-ml10-ventus-control-3k-2027-padel-racket-miguel-lamperti\"\u003eML10 Ventus Control 3K\u003c\/a\u003e is his carbon racket. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-equation-soft-2027-padel-racket\"\u003eEquation Soft\u003c\/a\u003e is NOX's round improver racket with textured faces and a soft core. In stock now, compare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adidas-rx-series-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eadidas RX Series\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hirostar-solar-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eHirostar Solar\u003c\/a\u003e, both round control rackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you play a Pro Cup and slice your bandejas, chip your returns or want more control of the ball off the glass. Like the Coorp, it suits anyone from a first proper racket to an intermediate control player.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want a smash racket: this is still a control racket. For a firmer round frame with textured faces and a hard core, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-equation-hard-2027-padel-racket\"\u003eEquation Hard\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from NOX's 2027 product page, the catalogue supplied by the Australian distributor and European retailer listings, checked 9 Oct 2026. Review findings are for the 2025 Rough Surface Edition; independent reviews of the 2027 version had not been published when this page was written. The 360–375g weight is the figure European retailers list; NOX publish none. Ratings are quoted from the sites named; we have not court-tested this frame ourselves. Sources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/noxsport.com\/products\/ml10-pro-cup-rough-miguel-lamperti-2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNOX\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.padelful.com\/en\/rackets\/nox-ml10-pro-cup-rough-surface-edition-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePadelful (2025 model)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67003492663667,"sku":"APS-NO-0053","price":240.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/nox-ml10-pro-cup-rough-2027-1.png?v=1791519879"},{"product_id":"nox-equation-hard-2027-padel-racket","title":"NOX Equation Hard 2027 Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eNOX's improver racket in the firmer of its two cores. Round head, medium balance and 355–365g — the combination of manoeuvrability and control that suits a player who has the basics and now wants the ball to go where they aim it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e The HR3 Hard EVA core gives a crisper, more direct response than the Soft, so a well-struck ball comes off the face with more pace and less cushioning. Padelful's review of the 2026 version found it stable in defence and good on the bandeja and víbora, and was frank about the trade-offs: it is \"not a power racket\", and it asks for clean contact — mishits feel it more than on the Soft. NOX rate the feel medium-hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's new for 2027.\u003c\/strong\u003e The faces move to 3K fibreglass (previously three-layer fibreglass), the surface changes to NOX's 3D Texture for more grip on slices, and the carbon frame uses their Dynamic Composite Structure for stability. Anti-vibration in the handle and the Smartstrap wrist cord carry over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it sits.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamperti's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-ml10-pro-cup-coorp-2027-padel-racket-miguel-lamperti\"\u003eML10 Pro Cup Coorp\u003c\/a\u003e is NOX's other round control racket at this level, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-ml10-pro-cup-rough-2027-padel-racket-miguel-lamperti\"\u003ePro Cup Rough\u003c\/a\u003e also has textured faces. Tapia's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-at10-pro-cup-hard-2027-padel-racket-agustin-tapia\"\u003ePro Cup Hard\u003c\/a\u003e pairs a hard core with a teardrop. In stock now, compare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adidas-rx-series-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eadidas RX Series\u003c\/a\u003e, a round fibreglass control racket for intermediate players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you have the basics, already generate your own pace, and want a firmer, more precise feel. NOX pitch it at players looking to progress with greater control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are newer to the game or have any elbow history: the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-equation-soft-2027-padel-racket\"\u003eEquation Soft\u003c\/a\u003e is the same shape and build with the soft core.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from NOX's 2027 product page and the catalogue supplied by the Australian distributor, checked 9 Oct 2026. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±5–10g. Review findings are from Padelful's review of the 2026 Equation Hard; independent reviews of the 2027 version had not been published when this page was written. Ratings are quoted from the sites named; we have not court-tested this frame ourselves. Sources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/noxsport.com\/products\/equation-hard-advanced-2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNOX\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.padelful.com\/en\/rackets\/nox-equation-hard-advanced-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePadelful (2026 model)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67003493482867,"sku":"APS-NO-0054","price":200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/nox-equation-hard-2027-1.png?v=1791519810"},{"product_id":"nox-equation-soft-2027-padel-racket","title":"NOX Equation Soft 2027 Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe soft-core Equation, and the racket we would hand most newer players who are ready to buy their own. Round head, medium balance, 355–365g, and a core NOX rate as \"intermediate, very comfortable\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy. The HR3 Soft EVA core gives on every ball, so you get length without forcing it, and the round head keeps the sweet spot in the middle where a developing player actually makes contact. Padelful's review of the 2026 version scored it 9.1 for manoeuvrability and called out very easy ball exit and good defence. The same review is honest about the limits: smash power is weak and the sweet spot is \"not huge\" — this is a racket for building a game, not finishing points from the back wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's new for 2027.\u003c\/strong\u003e NOX moved the Equation to 3K fibreglass faces (previously three-layer fibreglass), swapped the surface to their 3D Texture for a little more bite on slices, and built the carbon frame with their Dynamic Composite Structure for stability. Anti-vibration in the handle and the Smartstrap wrist cord carry over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it sits.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamperti's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-ml10-pro-cup-coorp-2027-padel-racket-miguel-lamperti\"\u003eML10 Pro Cup Coorp\u003c\/a\u003e is the next step for a control player, and Tapia's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-at10-pro-cup-soft-2027-padel-racket-agustin-tapia\"\u003ePro Cup Soft\u003c\/a\u003e puts a soft core in a teardrop. In stock now, compare the round \u003ca href=\"\/products\/babolat-counter-origin-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eBabolat Counter Origin\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adidas-drive-2026-padel-racket-blue\"\u003eadidas Drive\u003c\/a\u003e, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dunlop-fx-start-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eDunlop FX Start\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are new to padel, play social doubles or have any history of elbow trouble. When in doubt, take the Soft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if you already hit with pace and want the ball to come off the face quicker: the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-equation-hard-2027-padel-racket\"\u003eEquation Hard\u003c\/a\u003e is the same shape and build with the hard core.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from NOX's 2027 product page and the catalogue supplied by the Australian distributor, checked 9 Oct 2026. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±5–10g. Review findings are from Padelful's review of the 2026 Equation Soft; independent reviews of the 2027 version had not been published when this page was written. Ratings are quoted from the sites named; we have not court-tested this frame ourselves. Sources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/noxsport.com\/products\/equation-soft-advanced-2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNOX\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.padelful.com\/es\/palas\/nox-equation-soft-advanced-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePadelful (2026 model)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67003493810547,"sku":"APS-NO-0055","price":200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/nox-equation-soft-2027-1.png?v=1791519710"},{"product_id":"adidas-match-light-2026-padel-racket","title":"adidas Match Light 2026 Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe adidas Match Light 2026 is the lightest adidas racket we sell — a 345–360g beginner frame in what adidas call an “allround” shape: not quite round, not quite teardrop, with the balance a touch towards the head and the sweet spot in the middle of the face. Fibreglass face, fibreglass frame, soft EVA core. It exists so that a new player, a lighter-built adult or a junior stepping up to a full-size racket can get the three stripes and not fight the racket while they learn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it actually plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Padelful scored it 6.1\/10 (May 2026): manoeuvrability 7.0, control 6.6, power 6.1, rebound 5.6, sweet spot 5.0. Their read is fair and worth hearing before you buy — light and comfortable, a medium-soft forgiving response, clean ball exit in defence, but limited attacking power, a small sweet spot once you get off-centre, and overheads that need decent technique. It is a starter racket that is kind to the arm, not a racket that hides a mishit. For comparison, the standard-weight \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adidas-match-2026-padel-racket-black\"\u003eMatch 2026\u003c\/a\u003e scored 7.9 with Padel Racket Lab, which rated its forgiveness and comfort highly — the extra 15g does the stabilising.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it sits.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the entry point of the adidas range: below the round \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adidas-drive-2026-padel-racket-black\"\u003eDrive\u003c\/a\u003e and the intermediate \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adidas-rx-series-light-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eRX Series Light\u003c\/a\u003e. The other beginner rackets on our wall include the round \u003ca href=\"\/products\/babolat-counter-origin-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eBabolat Counter Origin\u003c\/a\u003e and the hybrid-shaped \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dunlop-fx-start-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eDunlop FX Start\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are starting out, you want the lightest racket that still feels solid, and comfort and price matter more than power. A good first racket for a smaller player, a teenager moving off a junior frame, or anyone whose elbow complains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are a bigger or stronger beginner — the standard Match or the Drive will feel more planted — or if you already play regularly, where the RX Series is the better buy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from the adidas Padel Probook 2026 (All For Padel, the adidas padel licensee) and Everything Padel Australia (the Australian distributor), verified 2026-09-29. Where the distributor listing or a review site and the adidas probook disagree we follow the probook. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g. Review scores are quoted from the sites named, with their dates; we have not court-tested this frame ourselves. adidas code AR5GA5U88 (KL2634); length 455mm.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"adidas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67007515230579,"sku":"APS-AD-0018","price":159.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/AR5GA5U88MATCHLIGHTFRONT.png?v=1790647326"},{"product_id":"nox-at10-genius-attack-18k-alum-2027-padel-racket-agustin-tapia","title":"NOX AT10 Genius Attack 18K Alum 2027 Padel Racket (Agustín Tapia)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 18K version of Agustín Tapia's attacking Genius. A diamond head and high balance with NOX's Oversize Grip, which adds 30mm to the handle for extra leverage on overheads — paired with the 18K aluminised carbon face from the flagship Genius 18K, on a firm, multilayered MLD core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy and punishing at the net. Padelful's early look at the 2027 scored it 9.4 for power against 6.6 for control and 6.4 for manoeuvrability, praising heavy volleys, bite on the víbora and flat smashes that clear the fence. Their criticisms are the classic diamond ones: the high sweet spot punishes lobs, it is slow in fast exchanges, and it feels harsh on off-centre blocks. PadelSapiens reached the same verdict — very high power and spin, low handling, physically demanding. NOX rate the feel medium, a touch less firm than the 12K Attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's new for 2027.\u003c\/strong\u003e The mould has been redesigned for aerodynamics and movement control, the EOS Tunnel at the throat is new, and it gains NOX's VCS anti-vibration layer bonded inside the handle (NOX claim up to 56% less impact reaching the wrist than the previous generation). Weight Balance lets you add up to 8g in 2g and 4g weights. Core, face and weight carry over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it sits.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-at10-genius-attack-12k-alum-xtrem-2027-padel-racket\"\u003eGenius Attack 12K Alum Xtrem\u003c\/a\u003e is the same diamond format with a crisper, firmer response, and Aimar Goñi's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-ventus-attack-12k-xtrem-2027-padel-racket-aimar-goni\"\u003eVentus Attack 12K Xtrem\u003c\/a\u003e is the Ventus line's diamond. In stock now, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-at10-genius-attack-12k-2026-padel-racket\"\u003e2026 AT10 Genius Attack 12K Alum Xtrem\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tecnifibre-bomba-max-2026\"\u003eTecnifibre Bomba Max\u003c\/a\u003e, an 18K-carbon diamond, are attacking alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are an advanced attacking player, usually on the left side, with good technique, timing and a strong shoulder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are still developing or have arm trouble. For a Tapia racket that defends too, take the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nox-at10-genius-18k-alum-2027-padel-racket-agustin-tapia\"\u003eGenius 18K Alum\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from NOX's 2027 product page and the catalogue supplied by the Australian distributor, checked 9 Oct 2026. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±5–10g. Padelful's 2027 notes were published before retail stock reached customers; full independent reviews had not been published when this page was written. Photos supplied by NOX. Ratings are quoted from the sites named; we have not court-tested this frame ourselves. Sources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/noxsport.com\/products\/genius-attack-18k-alum-agustin-tapia-2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNOX\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.padelful.com\/en\/rackets\/nox-at10-genius-attack-18k-alum-2027-agustin-tapia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePadelful (2027 notes)\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.padelful.com\/en\/rackets\/nox-at10-genius-attack-18k-alum-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePadelful (2026 model)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67073909883251,"sku":"APS-NO-0056","price":550.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/nox-genius-attack-18k-alum-2027-1.png?v=1791520446"},{"product_id":"hirostar-blackstone-iv-2027-padel-racket","title":"Hirostar Blackstone IV 2027 Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hirostar Blackstone IV is the attacking diamond of Hirostar's Pro Collection and the fourth generation of the Blackstone. Hirostar call it the most powerful racket in the Pro line: a high balance carries the weight towards the head, so the ball leaves the face heavier on volleys, viboras and smashes. 18K carbon face, a new Multi-EVA core and 360–375g, in a white finish with grey and black graphics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat changed from the previous Blackstone.\u003c\/strong\u003e Four things, according to Hirostar and their Australian distributor. A new Multi-EVA core (layers of rubber at different densities) replaces the single Black EVA 17, for a livelier response without a harsher feel. The sweet spot is larger and more consistent, so the IV is more forgiving than last year's model. The whole hitting face is now sandy for spin, where the old model's logo was a gloss finish. And an NFC chip in the frame lets a phone confirm the racket is genuine and activate the warranty. The bridge keeps its precision openings to move air through the heart of the racket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hirostar describe it as powerful, stable and direct, with the Multi-EVA taking up the vibration a firm 18K face would otherwise pass to the arm. The high balance asks for good preparation and clean timing; in return it adds weight to every overhead. We have not court-tested the IV and no independent review has been published yet, so this description comes from the manufacturer's catalogue and the distributor's notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel year.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the 2027 Blackstone IV (Hirostar code R27005), the successor to the 2025-mould \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hirostar-blackstone-padel-racket\"\u003eBlackstone\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are an advanced attacker who finishes points at the net and wants a firm, head-heavy diamond with more forgiveness than the last Blackstone. Its twin, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hirostar-redstone-iv-2027-padel-racket\"\u003eRedstone IV\u003c\/a\u003e, has the same build with a lower balance; the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hirostar-alien-pro-2026-padel-racket-tolito-aguirre\"\u003eAlien Pro\u003c\/a\u003e is the harder 24K option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are still building technique or want quick hands in defence. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hirostar-redstone-iv-2027-padel-racket\"\u003eRedstone IV\u003c\/a\u003e or the softer \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hirostar-horizon-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eHorizon\u003c\/a\u003e will suit you better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from Hirostar's Pro IV catalogue and ASPAC Padel Group (Hirostar's Australian distributor), checked 2026-10-10. The catalogue does not list profile thickness or frame material for the IV. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g. We have not court-tested this frame ourselves.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hirostar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67084033687923,"sku":"APS-HI-0007","price":485.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/hirostar-blackstone-iv-2027-padel-racket-1.jpg?v=1791608202"},{"product_id":"hirostar-redstone-iv-2027-padel-racket","title":"Hirostar Redstone IV 2027 Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hirostar Redstone IV is the control diamond of Hirostar's Pro Collection and the fourth generation of the Redstone. Hirostar call it the most precise racket in the Pro line: a mid-low balance keeps the weight in your hand rather than the head, so the racket stays quick through fast exchanges and easy to place. 18K carbon face, a new Multi-EVA core and 360–375g, in a white finish with red graphics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat changed from the previous Redstone.\u003c\/strong\u003e Four things, according to Hirostar and their Australian distributor. A new Multi-EVA core (layers of rubber at different densities) replaces the single Black EVA 17: softer on touch shots, livelier when you accelerate. The sweet spot is larger and more consistent, so the IV is more forgiving than last year's model. The whole hitting face is now sandy for spin, where the old model's logo was a gloss finish. And an NFC chip in the frame lets a phone confirm the racket is genuine and activate the warranty. The bridge keeps its precision openings to move air through the heart of the racket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hirostar pitch it as precise and manageable, with the Multi-EVA and the bridge openings cutting vibration so the arm takes less punishment over a long match. It gives up some of the Blackstone IV's weight on the smash in exchange for faster handling and easier defence. We have not court-tested the IV and no independent review has been published yet, so this description comes from the manufacturer's catalogue and the distributor's notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel year.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the 2027 Redstone IV (Hirostar code R27004), the successor to the 2025-mould \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hirostar-redstone-padel-racket\"\u003eRedstone\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are an advanced player who wins points with placement, volleys and patience and wants a diamond that does not feel head-heavy. It has the same build as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hirostar-blackstone-iv-2027-padel-racket\"\u003eBlackstone IV\u003c\/a\u003e with a lower balance; if you want more punch overhead, the Blackstone IV is the pick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are newer to padel and want a big sweet spot and a soft feel. The round \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hirostar-solar-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eSolar\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hirostar-horizon-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eHorizon\u003c\/a\u003e will be easier to live with.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from Hirostar's Pro IV catalogue and ASPAC Padel Group (Hirostar's Australian distributor), checked 2026-10-10. The catalogue does not list profile thickness or frame material for the IV. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g. We have not court-tested this frame ourselves.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hirostar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67084035916147,"sku":"APS-HI-0008","price":485.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/hirostar-redstone-iv-2027-padel-racket-1.jpg?v=1791608232"},{"product_id":"adidas-cross-it-team-ctrl-2026-padel-racket","title":"adidas Cross It Team CTRL 2026 Padel Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe adidas Cross It Team CTRL 2026 is the standard-weight fibreglass model in adidas's Cross It line: 360–375g, a fibreglass face over the low-density EVA Soft Performance core, the open Dynamic Air Flow heart, the 11 Thirteen hole pattern and the longer Extra Power Grip. The frame is marked “Balance \/ Even” and the face “Sweet spot center”: a forgiving control racket for intermediate players.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Padelful scored it 7.6 (May 2026 — sweet spot 8.1, manoeuvrability 8, rebound 7.8, power 7.2, control 6.8): a large, forgiving sweet spot, quick handling at the net and an easy ball exit in defence, against limited smash finishing power, muted crispness on contact and less punch from deep court. It sees a steady, predictable racket for weekly players who defend from the back and want quick hands at the net. We found no second independent rating (Padel Racket Lab, padel.how or Padelguru) for it as at 23 October 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on the shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e All For Padel's listing calls this model an oversize diamond, and adidas UK's page for the Cross It Team adds a high balance. The racket in adidas's official renders says otherwise: it is marked “Balance \/ Even” and “Sweet spot center”, and its outline matches the round Cross It Light. Everything Padel and Padelful list it as round, and so do we. We flag it arm-friendly because adidas build it for comfort, with a fibreglass face over the soft core.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it sits.\u003c\/strong\u003e At the same weight, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adidas-rx-series-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eRX Series\u003c\/a\u003e is adidas's all-fibreglass round frame and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adidas-metalbone-team-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eMetalbone Team\u003c\/a\u003e is the fibreglass diamond for attackers. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adidas-cross-it-light-2026-padel-racket-martita-ortega\"\u003eCross It Light\u003c\/a\u003e is the carbon Cross It, 15g lighter, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adidas-drive-2026-padel-racket-blue\"\u003eDrive\u003c\/a\u003e is adidas's beginner round racket. From other brands, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hirostar-solar-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eHirostar Solar\u003c\/a\u003e is a round, soft-cored intermediate racket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this the racket for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are an intermediate player who defends and places the ball, wants a forgiving round frame with some weight for stability, and puts comfort ahead of bite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want the frame to finish points (the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adidas-metalbone-team-2026-padel-racket\"\u003eMetalbone Team\u003c\/a\u003e is the attacking fibreglass option), or if 360g and up feels heavy: the Cross It Team Light is the lighter version at 345–360g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from All For Padel (the adidas padel licensee), adidas UK (Cross It Team 2026, KL2624), Everything Padel Australia (the adidas distributor), Central Sports and Padelful, checked 2026-10-23, with the balance, sweet-spot and 360–375g markings read from adidas's official product renders. Where the sources disagree on shape and balance we follow the markings on the racket, as explained above. Ratings are quoted from the sites named, with their dates where the site gives one. Those sites score from specifications, published reviews and their own judgement rather than lab measurements, and we have not court-tested this frame ourselves. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g. adidas code AR2AA6U23; length 455mm.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"adidas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67184542810483,"sku":"APS-AD-0025","price":329.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/files\/AR2AA6U23CROSSITTEAMCTRLFRONT.png?v=1792735263"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6287\/6275\/collections\/welcome-offer-10pc-1200x900.jpg?v=1793093634","url":"https:\/\/australianpadelshop.com\/collections\/welcome-offer.oembed","provider":"Australian Padel Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}