Nox AT10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustín Tapia 2025
8.8padell.io scoreSpecs + 1 review source- Shape
- Teardrop
- Weight
- 360 to 375 g
- Balance
- Even
- Core
- Multilayer MLD Black EVA
A heavy, hard-cored teardrop built around Agustín Tapia's signature, with a label of Advanced. One German tester that played it gave it 98 out of 100. On paper it is a power racket with Low comfort and Medium control. Balance in mm and head size are not published, so check those before you commit.
RBy Ruud Caris · facts checked 9 October 2026Choose it if
- you are an advanced player who wants a stiff carbon face and a teardrop shape for attacking
- you hit with spin and want a rough, textured surface to help you
- you like the Tapia line and want the 2025 version with a Medium sweet-spot reading
Skip it if
- you have a sensitive elbow or shoulder, because the core is hard and the tester warns about arm issues
- you are still learning the game and need forgiveness, since a hard core and 360 to 375 g are demanding
- you want quick hands at the net, since maneuverability reads Low. The Nox AT10 Genius Limited Edition 2023 reads Low too, so look beyond this family
How it plays
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On paper this is a stiff, heavy teardrop that rewards a full swing.
- Control Medium, helped by the teardrop shape and Medium balance label, but a stiff face does not wrap the ball for you.
- Power High, because the hard MLD Black EVA core, the carbon face and the weight all push in that direction.
- Comfort Low, since the hard core and stiff face send more vibration to your arm.
- Handling Low, because of the weight, even with a Medium balance label.
- Forgiveness Medium, a reading that sits one step above the 2024 racket and the Luxury 18K Alum.
Specifications
Not published by the brand: head size
Specs from padelnuestro.com · checked 25 September 2026 · Spotted a wrong spec? Report it →
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The Nox AT10 Genius 18K Alum 2026 is listed as a successor. The link was picked automatically and may point to a different model, because the level label changes from Advanced to Professional. So treat it as a related racket, not as a clear upgrade. The balance label, the 360 to 375 g weight range and the 38 mm thickness are the same on both. Core, face, level, handle and surface are listed as changed. The grip goes from Custom grip to Oversize grip, and the surface from the Spin 3D pattern to Dual Spin. Those entries are real. The doubt only concerns whether the 2026 racket is a true successor. If you want it, compare it on its own page.
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What reviewers say
Only one source is available: Padelvergleich, which played the racket and gave it 98 out of 100. It likes the mix of power and control in attack and defence, and the spin from the dual-texture surface. It rates grip, power, comfort, control, durability and sweet spot all as positive. Its one warning is the medium-hard feel, which it calls less forgiving for beginners and for players with arm problems. The meters on this page are more cautious than the review. They read Medium for control and sweet spot, and Low for comfort. With no second source, nothing contradicts the review, but nothing confirms it either.
One German tester gave the Nox AT10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustín Tapia 2025 98 out of 100. Yet the spec sheet describes a heavy, hard-cored teardrop that asks a lot from your arm. Both things can be true. This page explains how.
98 out of 100 from Padelvergleich: a rating that sounds softer than the build
Padelvergleich played this racket. It praised the balance of power and control in attack and defence, and the spin from the dual-texture surface. It also listed one drawback: the medium-hard feel is less forgiving for beginners and for players with arm problems. It named advanced and tournament players as the target.
Note what this is. It is one review from one source. A single high rating tells you the racket suits a certain kind of player very well. It does not tell you it suits everyone. Read the rating together with the warning.
Control 100, power 90, says Nox: the brand's ratings against Medium control
Nox's own ratings, found through a web search, are Power 90/100 and Control 100/100. Those are the brand's claims, not measurements. The meters on this page read differently: control Medium, power High.
The gap is easy to explain. A carbon face with a hard core is built for power. Control here comes from the teardrop shape and the Medium balance label, not from a soft, forgiving face. Expect a racket that goes where you aim it when your technique is solid. Do not expect it to hide a late swing.
MLD Black EVA under Carbon Alum 18K: why power reads High and comfort Low
The core is multilayer MLD Black EVA. The face is Carbon Alum 18K, on a carbon frame. The surface is a Spin 3D pattern with a rough sand finish. Retailers list all of this.
A hard core and a stiff face return energy quickly. That is where the High power reading comes from. The same stiffness means less damping. Comfort reads Low for exactly that reason. Only the positive review pulls that reading up.
If your arm already complains after a long session, take this seriously. A different overgrip or a shorter session will not fix a hard core.
360 to 375 g and a Medium balance label: what the weight asks of your arm
The racket is listed at 360 to 375 g. That is heavy. The balance label is Medium, but the balance in mm is not published, so you cannot place it more precisely.
The product page calls the racket manageable and agile. Treat that as marketing. The maneuverability meter reads Low, mostly because of the weight. On paper, expect slower hands in fast exchanges at the net. A full-length swing for a bandeja or a smash is where the mass should help you.
The thickness is 38 mm, listed by one shop.
Tapia 2025 next to the 2024 and the Luxury siblings: one meter apart
The family is crowded, and the specs overlap a lot. The related Nox AT10 Genius 18K Agustín Tapia 2024 shares the Medium balance label, the 360 to 375 g weight range and the Advanced level. Its sweet spot reads Low, against Medium here.
The Nox AT10 Luxury GENIUS 18K Alum 2025 has the same core, the same face and the same weight range. It is labelled Intermediate / Advanced, and its sweet spot also reads Low. The Luxury 12K 2025 reads the same on that meter.
So the difference is thin. If the sweet spot matters to you, this version reads one step better on paper. The Nox AT10 Genius 12K is also labelled Advanced and also reads Medium on sweet spot, so it is worth a look.
The Nox AT10 Genius 18K Alum 2026 is listed as a successor. Read the versions box before you treat it as a direct upgrade.
No balance in mm, no head size: what you cannot check
Three things are not published: the balance in mm, the head size in cm2 and the weight system. That matters for a racket this heavy. Two rackets with the same Medium label can feel quite different in the hand.
What can you do? Compare the weight you are given against what you currently play. If you come from a clearly lighter racket, plan to test before you buy. Ask a shop for the exact weight of the unit you will receive, within the 360 to 375 g range. That spread matters over a long match.
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Questions before you buy
Is the AT10 Genius 18K Alum 2025 suitable for an intermediate player?
The listed level is Advanced. The hard core, the weight of 360 to 375 g and the Low comfort reading make it demanding. An intermediate player with a solid swing and a healthy arm could manage, but it is not forgiving.
Is it hard on the arm?
On paper, yes. Comfort reads Low, and the Padelvergleich tester warns that the medium-hard feel is less forgiving for players with arm issues. If your elbow is sensitive, pick something softer.
How does it differ from the Nox AT10 Genius 18K Agustín Tapia 2024?
That is a related model, not a tracked earlier version of this racket. Most specs match: the Medium balance label and the 360 to 375 g weight range. The main difference on paper is the sweet-spot reading, Medium here and Low for the 2024 racket.
Is the balance in mm or the head size published?
No. Neither is published, and the weight system is not published either. You only have the Medium balance label.
Is the AT10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustín Tapia 2025 worth the money right now?
Today's price is labelled "Good value" compared with the rackets that play most alike. Which shops deliver, and what shipping costs, depends on your country. The price comparison shows it for yours.
See all pricesWhat is the closest alternative?
The Nox AT10 Genius 18K Agustín Tapia 2024 plays most alike. Differences: comfort -1.0. Today: € 179.95.
Compare side by side →Who should not buy it?
Skip it if your elbow or shoulder complains (comfort 3.0/10), or if you are still learning: it is not very forgiving (5.5/10).
How heavy is it really?
The brand gives 360 to 375 g. That counts as medium. Each racket can differ within that range.
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