Nox AT10 Genius 18K Alum 2026

Nox sold a 2025 Tapia racket with almost the same name, but on paper it was probably a different model. That matters more for you than the year on the box. The 2026 AT10 Genius 18K Alum is a heavy, hard, Professional-labelled teardrop. Nobody has published a review of it yet, so everything below comes from the spec sheet.

2025, 2026, 2027: three Tapia listings and only one clean comparison

The 2025 listing is called Nox AT10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustín Tapia and carries an Advanced level label. This racket is labelled Professional. That gap is why the 2025 racket is probably another model, not an earlier version of this one. The core wording, face wording, grip and surface description all differ between the two listings. Those differences are changed labels, not proven changes in the racket.

The 2027 step is clearer. The Nox Genius 18K Alum keeps the same weight range, the same 38 mm thickness, the same teardrop shape and the same medium balance label. The core changes: MLD Black EVA instead of Black EVA. The face wording changes too, to Carbon 18K Alum instead of 18K carbon. The weight system becomes Weight Balance instead of the 2 g and 4 g counterweights.

Black EVA and 18K carbon: why power reads High and comfort Low

The core is Black EVA, and a retailer lists its density as medium. The face is 18K carbon and the frame is carbon. Together with the weight, those choices push power up and comfort down. That is a trade you should know about before you buy.

On court, a hard core and a stiff face return the ball fast when you hit it cleanly. They also pass more of the impact to your hand and elbow. Not a racket that absorbs your mistakes, but one that repays a clean strike.

Power and control in balance, says the product page: the meters answer differently

The product page calls the racket polyvalent and says the teardrop shape balances power and control. That is the brand's pitch. The meters tell a more specific story. Power reads High, control reads Medium. Control is lifted by the carbon face, the teardrop shape and the medium balance, so it is not poor. It is simply not the main strength.

How much control you really get depends on your swing. A player with a compact, controlled stroke will probably find the Medium rating enough. A player who relies on soft hands and touch may find the stiffness gets in the way.

360 to 375 g with an adjustable 2 g and 4 g counterweight: what it asks of your arm

The weight range is 360 to 375 g. That is heavy. The product page calls it manageable and stable, which is the brand's view. The maneuverability meter reads Low, and the heavy build is the reason.

What does that mean at the net? Slower hands in quick exchanges, and more work for your shoulder over a long match. The balance label is Medium, which helps a little, but the exact balance in mm is not published.

The listing mentions an adjustable counterweight system of 2 g and 4 g. If you want to change the feel, that is the tool the sheet points to. Test any change in practice before a match. Adding weight to a racket that is already heavy will not make it easier on your arm.

Pulse System rubbers and an oversize grip: what is claimed, what is listed

A retailer lists a Pulse System, described as vibration reduction through lateral rubbers. That is a claim about damping, and no tester has confirmed what it does. With a hard core and a stiff face, do not count on it to make this a comfortable racket. The comfort meter still reads Low.

The handle is listed as an oversize grip. If your hand is small, that is worth knowing. An overgrip will make it thicker. Making it thinner is harder, so check the grip size before you commit.

The surface is listed as Dual Spin. The product page says it combines a sanded texture with 3D roughness to help you put spin on the ball. That is a claim, and no test backs it up yet.

Professional, no review, no head size: what you cannot check

Two key numbers are not published: balance in mm and head size in cm2. Without them you cannot compare this racket with others as precisely as you would like. The level label is Professional, and the retailer ties the racket to Agustín Tapia.

There is no review and no court test to lean on. Want a close relative to compare? The Nox AT10 Genius 12K Alum XTREM 2026 shares the weight range, shape and thickness. It uses a different face and core, so put the two side by side before you decide.

If you can, try this racket before you buy it. A hard, heavy racket is a poor thing to discover on your elbow.