Nox Equation Hard Advanced 2027 vs Nox Equation Soft Advanced 2026

The verdict

Choose the Equation Hard Advanced 2027 if you want more handling. The Equation Soft Advanced 2026 does nothing clearly better on paper.

Equation Hard Advanced 2027Highest score
Pick this one for
  • Handling+1.0
Equation Soft Advanced 2026
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

Better buy now: the Equation Hard Advanced 2027. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 2.11 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Equation Hard Advanced 2027 to the Equation Soft Advanced 2026: less handling.

Controlabout the same7.07.0
Powera bit more power4.55.0
Comforta bit less comfort5.04.5
Handlingless handling6.05.0
Forgivenessabout the same6.56.5

Equation Hard Advanced 2027Equation Soft Advanced 2026Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2027
2026
Weight
355 to 365 g
360 to 375 g
Core
HR3 Hard EVA
HR3 Soft EVA
Surface
3D Texture
Exclusive Spin
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Shape
Round
Round
Balance
Even according to the brand
Even according to the brand
Face
3K fiberglass
3K fiberglass
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm
Frame
Carbon
Carbon

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Equation Hard Advanced 2027: 0. Of the Equation Soft Advanced 2026: 0.

Or a third racket in between

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Sits between the two on paper: more control than the Equation Hard Advanced 2027, more handling than the Equation Soft Advanced 2026.

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