Nox Genius 18K Alum vs Nox Genius 12K Alum XTREM Lite

The verdict

On paper they play much the same, so price and feel decide.

Better buy now: the Genius 18K Alum. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 44.21 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Genius 18K Alum to the Genius 12K Alum XTREM Lite you gain and lose little: every trait stays within one point.

Controlabout the same7.07.0
Powerabout the same8.58.5
Comfortabout the same2.02.0
Handlingabout the same4.54.5
Forgivenessabout the same5.05.0

Genius 18K AlumGenius 12K Alum XTREM LiteLine = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Face
Carbon 18K Alum
12K Alum Xtrem carbon
Core
MLD Black EVA
HR3 White EVA
Show all specs (7 the same)
Launched
2027
2027
Shape
Teardrop
Teardrop
Weight
360 to 375 g
360 to 375 g
Balance
Even according to the brand
Even according to the brand
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm
Surface
Dual Spin
Dual Spin
Frame
Carbon
Carbon

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Genius 18K Alum: 0. Of the Genius 12K Alum XTREM Lite: 0.

Or a third racket in between

BabolatAir Viper 2.6

Better where both are weak: comfort 5 against 2 and 2, and otherwise close to the two.

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