Padel racket comparison

Nox AT10 Luxury Genius 18K: 2026 vs 2027

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

Worth upgrading? The 2026 Luxury Genius 18K is now discounted in many shops, while the 2027 model is just arriving.

In short: on Padelful's ratings these two are very close — choose on shape, weight and feel.

Ratings compared

Nox AT10 Luxury Genius 18K Alum 2026Nox AT10 Luxury Genius 18K Alum 2027
PowerControlReboundManoeuvrabilitySweet spot
7.9Power7.9
8.7Control8.7
8.5Rebound8.5
9.6Manoeuvrability9.6
9.0Sweet spot9.0

Ratings out of 10 by Padelful.

Choose the Nox AT10 Luxury Genius 18K Alum 2026 if you want

  • a racket aimed at intermediate players

From €270 at Padel Reference

Choose the Nox AT10 Luxury Genius 18K Alum 2027 if you want

  • a racket aimed at advanced players

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Key differences

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

Feel: medium for the Nox AT10 Luxury Genius 18K Alum 2026 Agustin Tapia, medium-hard for the Nox AT10 Luxury Genius 18K Alum 2027 Agustin Tapia. Softer cores give easier depth at low speed and more comfort; harder cores reward fast swings with precision.

Faces: 18K aluminum carbon fiber versus Carbon Fiber 18K Alum.

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Specifications side by side

Nox AT10 Luxury Genius 18K Alum 2026Nox AT10 Luxury Genius 18K Alum 2027
BrandNoxNox
Year20262027
ShapeTeardropTeardrop
Weight360–375 g360–375 g
BalanceMedium—
FeelMediumMedium-Hard
CoreMLD Black EVAMLD Black Eva
Faces18K aluminum carbon fiberCarbon Fiber 18K Alum
FrameCarbon fiberCarbon
Game typeVersatileVersatile
Suggested levelIntermediateAdvanced
Pro playerAgustin Tapia's signature lineAgustin Tapia's signature line

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Nox AT10 Luxury Genius 18K Alum 2026 Agustin Tapia or the Nox AT10 Luxury Genius 18K Alum 2027 Agustin Tapia?

They are very close in power (7.9 vs 7.9 out of 10 on Padelful's ratings).

Which is better for beginners?

Both are similarly forgiving; choose the one whose shape and weight suit you.

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.

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