Nox Equation Soft Advanced 2026 vs Nox Equation Hard Advanced 2026

The verdict

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

Equation Soft Advanced 2026
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

Equation Hard Advanced 2026Highest score
Pick this one for
  • Handling+1.0

Better buy now: the Equation Hard Advanced 2026. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 25.04 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Equation Soft Advanced 2026 to the Equation Hard Advanced 2026: more handling.

Controlabout the same7.07.0
Powera bit less power5.04.5
Comforta bit more comfort4.55.0
Handlingmore handling5.06.0
Forgivenessabout the same6.56.5

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

Where the specs differ

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

Reviews and videos

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

Or a third racket in between

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

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