Padel racket comparison

Nox AT10 Genius Attack 18K vs 12K (2027)

Shape, weight, balance, feel and prices side by side — and which one suits your game.

Nox AT10 Genius Attack 18K Alum 2027 Agustin TapiaVS

Nox AT10 Genius Attack 12K Alum Xtrem 2027 Agustin Tapia

The most-watched racket question of the 2027 season: Agustín Tapia's Genius Attack comes in an 18K and a 12K carbon version. Same diamond-shaped attacking line, different faces and feel.

In short: the Nox AT10 Genius Attack 12K Alum Xtrem 2027 Agustin Tapia is the more controlled racket (9.4 vs 6.6); the Nox AT10 Genius Attack 12K Alum Xtrem 2027 Agustin Tapia is more forgiving thanks to a bigger sweet spot.

Quick verdict

	Nox	Nox	Edge
Power	9.4	9.7	Tie
Control	6.6	9.4	Nox AT10 Genius Attack 12K Alum Xtrem 2027 Agustin Tapia
Rebound	7.6	8.4	Nox AT10 Genius Attack 12K Alum Xtrem 2027 Agustin Tapia
Manoeuvrability	6.4	8.0	Nox AT10 Genius Attack 12K Alum Xtrem 2027 Agustin Tapia
Sweet spot	6.7	8.4	Nox AT10 Genius Attack 12K Alum Xtrem 2027 Agustin Tapia

Ratings out of 10 by Padelful.

Key differences

Both are diamond rackets, so the differences come from balance, core and faces rather than the outline.

Feel: medium for the Nox AT10 Genius Attack 18K Alum 2027 Agustin Tapia, medium-hard for the Nox AT10 Genius Attack 12K Alum Xtrem 2027 Agustin Tapia. Softer cores give easier depth at low speed and more comfort; harder cores reward fast swings with precision.

Faces: Carbon Fiber 18K Alum versus 12K Alum XTREM Carbon Fiber.

Choose the Nox AT10 Genius Attack 18K Alum 2027 Agustin Tapia if you want

a very similar feel — pick on price, look or brand preference

Choose the Nox AT10 Genius Attack 12K Alum Xtrem 2027 Agustin Tapia if you want

more control and precision
a bigger sweet spot
a quicker, more manoeuvrable racket

Specifications side by side

	Nox AT10 Genius Attack 18K Alum 2027 Agustin Tapia	Nox AT10 Genius Attack 12K Alum Xtrem 2027 Agustin Tapia
Brand	Nox	Nox
Year	2027	2027
Shape	Diamond	Diamond
Weight	360–375 g	360–375 g
Balance	High	High
Feel	Medium	Medium-Hard
Core	MLD Black Eva	MLD Black Eva
Faces	Carbon Fiber 18K Alum	12K Alum XTREM Carbon Fiber
Frame	Carbon	Carbon
Game type	Power	Power
Suggested level	Advanced	Advanced
Pro player	Agustin Tapia's signature line	Agustin Tapia's signature line

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Nox AT10 Genius Attack 18K Alum 2027 Agustin Tapia or the Nox AT10 Genius Attack 12K Alum Xtrem 2027 Agustin Tapia?

They are very close in power (9.4 vs 9.7 out of 10 on Padelful's ratings).

Which is better for beginners?

The Nox AT10 Genius Attack 12K Alum Xtrem 2027 Agustin Tapia has the bigger sweet spot (8.4/10 on Padelful), which makes it more forgiving.

Where the ratings come from

The Power, Control, Rebound, Manoeuvrability and Sweet spot ratings (out of 10) are by Padelful, shown with their permission. Our lists and “who is it for” notes are based on each racket's published specifications — shape, balance, core hardness, face material and weight. Specifications come from the Padel Rackets catalogue and manufacturers; always check the retailer's product page before buying.