# Alternatives to the Nox Genius 18K Alum > Looking for a racket like the Nox Genius 18K Alum? 5 rackets with the same teardrop shape and the closest balance, weight and materials, with today's price. - URL: https://padell.io/alternatives/nox/genius-18k-alum/ - Language: en - Site: padell.io (https://padell.io/) Shop links go through padell.io/go/ (affiliate links: padell.io may earn a commission, which never affects scores). Prices include shipping to the Netherlands unless stated otherwise, and change daily. --- Rackets that play like the Nox Genius 18K Alum 5 rackets with the same teardrop shape, closest in balance, weight and materials, within about 25% of the price. [Rackets like yours](https://padell.io/alternatives/) · [Nox Genius 18K Alum](https://padell.io/rackets/nox/genius-18k-alum/) The Nox Genius 18K Alum is a teardrop racket with even balance, a stiff carbon face and a hard MLD Black EVA core, weighing 360 to 375 grams. On paper it leans to attack, with power 8.5 and comfort 2.0 out of 10. It is made for professional players, so if the firm feel is too much, look for something softer. You play with · Nox [Genius 18K Alum](https://padell.io/rackets/nox/genius-18k-alum/) · Teardrop · 368 g 8.2 **€ 299.95** Nox [AT10 Genius Limited Edition 2023](https://padell.io/rackets/nox/at10-genius-limited-edition-2023/) · Teardrop · same weight · same balance · How it differs Same ratings for control, power and comfort as yours. Not in shops right now. 7.6 · Not in shops · [Compare with yours](https://padell.io/compare/?ids=269,216) Nox [Genius 12K Alum XTREM Lite](https://padell.io/rackets/nox/genius-12k-alum-xtrem-lite/) · Teardrop · same weight · same balance · How it differs Same ratings for control, power and comfort as yours. € 44 more today. 7.6 **€ 344.16** € 44 more · [Compare with yours](https://padell.io/compare/?ids=269,270) Nox [Ventus Hybrid 12K XTREM](https://padell.io/rackets/nox/ventus-hybrid-12k-xtrem/) · Teardrop · same weight · same balance · How it differs Same ratings for control, power and comfort as yours. Same MLD Black EVA core as yours. € 44 more today. 8.2 **€ 344.16** € 44 more · [Compare with yours](https://padell.io/compare/?ids=269,281) Drop Shot [Conqueror Attack 1.0](https://padell.io/rackets/drop-shot/conqueror-attack-1-0/) · Teardrop · 7 g lighter · same balance · How it differs Easier to handle: 5.5 against 4.5. Less power: 8.0 against 8.5. Not in shops right now. 7.6 · Not in shops · [Compare with yours](https://padell.io/compare/?ids=269,506) Dunlop [Infinity Pro G1 HL Black](https://padell.io/rackets/dunlop/infinity-pro-g1-hl-black/) · Teardrop · same weight · same balance · How it differs More comfort: 5.0 against 2.0. Less power: 7.0 against 8.5. Softer core: EVA Super flex, medium hard. € 220 less today. 7.4 **€ 79.90** € 220 cheaper · [Compare with yours](https://padell.io/compare/?ids=269,346) ## Side by side | Racket | Weight | Balance | Face | Core | Score | From | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Nox Genius 18K Alum](https://padell.io/rackets/nox/genius-18k-alum/) · Yours · teardrop | 360 to 375 g | Even | Carbon 18K Alum, stiff | MLD Black EVA, hard | 8.2 | € 299.95 | | [Nox AT10 Genius Limited Edition 2023](https://padell.io/rackets/nox/at10-genius-limited-edition-2023/) · Teardrop | 360 to 375 g | Even | 18K carbon, stiff | HR3 Black EVA, hard | 7.6 | Not in shops | | [Nox Genius 12K Alum XTREM Lite](https://padell.io/rackets/nox/genius-12k-alum-xtrem-lite/) · Teardrop | 360 to 375 g | Even | 12K Alum Xtrem carbon, stiff | HR3 White EVA, hard | 7.6 | € 344.16 | | [Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K XTREM](https://padell.io/rackets/nox/ventus-hybrid-12k-xtrem/) · Teardrop | 360 to 375 g | Even | 12K Alum Xtrem carbon, stiff | MLD Black EVA, hard | 8.2 | € 344.16 | | [Drop Shot Conqueror Attack 1.0](https://padell.io/rackets/drop-shot/conqueror-attack-1-0/) · Teardrop | 350 to 370 g | Even | 24K carbon, stiff | EVA Pro High Density, hard | 7.6 | Not in shops | | [Dunlop Infinity Pro G1 HL Black](https://padell.io/rackets/dunlop/infinity-pro-g1-hl-black/) · Teardrop | 360 to 375 g | Even | Carbon, medium stiff | EVA Super flex, medium hard | 7.4 | € 79.90 | Specs from the brands. Grey means the same as yours. Prices are the lowest in your country today. [Compare yours with the closest two →](https://padell.io/compare/?ids=269,216,270) ## Pick this one if You want to pay less [Dunlop Infinity Pro G1 HL Black](https://padell.io/rackets/dunlop/infinity-pro-g1-hl-black/) € 220 less than yours today. Score 7.4 against 8.2. € 79.90 · € 220 cheaper You want the same numbers on paper [Nox AT10 Genius Limited Edition 2023](https://padell.io/rackets/nox/at10-genius-limited-edition-2023/) Control 7.0, power 8.5, comfort 2.0: the same as yours. Not in shops right now You want more comfort [Drop Shot Conqueror Attack 1.0](https://padell.io/rackets/drop-shot/conqueror-attack-1-0/) Comfort 2.5 against 2.0. Not in shops right now You want the original core [Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K XTREM](https://padell.io/rackets/nox/ventus-hybrid-12k-xtrem/) The same MLD Black EVA core as yours. Face: 12K Alum Xtrem carbon. € 344.16 · € 44 more ## What is the closest alternative to the Nox Genius 18K Alum? The Nox AT10 Genius Limited Edition 2023: teardrop, same weight, same balance. After that the Nox Genius 12K Alum XTREM Lite and Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K XTREM. Rackets are matched on the brand's own specs: shape, balance, weight, face and core. Two rackets with the same specs can still feel a little different, so try one if you can. [Pick another racket →](https://padell.io/alternatives/) · [Or start from how you play →](https://padell.io/finder/#quiz) ## Questions **Is there a cheaper racket that plays like the Nox Genius 18K Alum?** Yes. The Dunlop Infinity Pro G1 HL Black costs € 79.90 today, € 220 less than the Nox Genius 18K Alum. **Which similar racket is the lightest?** The Drop Shot Conqueror Attack 1.0: 350 to 370 g against 360 to 375 g, about 7 g lighter on average. Handling 5.5 against 4.5. No shop sells it right now. **Which alternative is softer?** The Dunlop Infinity Pro G1 HL Black. Its EVA Super flex core is medium hard, where yours is hard. Comfort 5.0 against 2.0. **Which alternative has the highest padell.io score?** None of them scores higher than the Nox Genius 18K Alum (8.2). The highest here is the Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K XTREM with 8.2. ## More on this racket [Genius 18K Alum: specs and prices](https://padell.io/rackets/nox/genius-18k-alum/) [Compare it with the closest alternatives](https://padell.io/compare/?ids=269,216,270) [Same racket, lower price](https://padell.io/best/same-racket-lower-price/) [The best padel rackets right now](https://padell.io/best/best-padel-rackets/) [Racket finder](https://padell.io/finder/)