Nox X-ONE vs StarVie Arkos 2026

The verdict

Choose the X-ONE if you want more power, the Arkos 2026 if you want more comfort and handling.

X-ONE
Pick this one for
  • Power+1.5
Arkos 2026Highest score
Pick this one for
  • Comfort+2.5
  • Handling+1.0

Better buy now: the Arkos 2026. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 7.04 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the X-ONE to the Arkos 2026: more comfort, less power, more handling.

Controla bit more control8.08.5
Powerless power4.02.5
Comfortmore comfort5.07.5
Handlingmore handling6.57.5
Forgivenessa bit more forgiveness6.57.0

X-ONEArkos 2026Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2025
2026
Weight
360 to 375 g
358 g
Face
3K fibreglass
Fiberglass
Core
HR3
S-Eva Flex
Surface
Matt
Rough
Frame
Carbon
T-Carbon
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Shape
Round
Round
Balance
Head-light according to the brand
Head-light according to the brand
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the X-ONE: 0. Of the Arkos 2026: 0.

Or a third racket in between

HeadRadical Pro 2026

Better where both are weak: power 6.5 against 4 and 2.5, and otherwise close to the two.