Nox Future Control 12K Alum

Nox rates the Future Control 12K Alum at 100 out of 100 for control and 90 for power. That is an odd pair for a round racket with a low balance. Those are the brand's own numbers, found through a search. No independent source has reviewed this racket yet. So this page reads the specs and says plainly where they stop.

Control 100, power 90: Nox's own ratings against a Low power meter

The product page calls it the most precise control racket and describes it as made for players who plan every move. That is marketing, and it should be read as such. The control claim fits the specs well. The power claim is harder to square with them.

The meters on this page read control High and power Low. A round head and a low balance both push power down. The 12K carbon face and the weight push it up a little, but not enough to change the label. If you read Nox's 90 as a promise of big smashes, you will probably be disappointed. Read it as a racket that gives back what you put in.

Round head, low balance, 38 mm: where High control comes from

A round shape means the hitting area is centred and compact. The ball behaves in a more predictable way, and mishits are less punished than on a diamond. The retailer lists the balance as Low, so the weight sits nearer your hand than the head. That makes the racket calmer in defence and at the net.

The profile is 38 mm thick. The exact balance in mm is not published, so you cannot say how low is low. Treat the label as a direction, not a measurement.

Stiff EV50 core and 360 to 375 g: what your arm has to handle

The core is EV50, and a retailer describes its density as stiff. The face is 12K carbon, and the frame is carbon too. A stiff core gives a firm, direct response, which many control players like.

The weight range is 360 to 375 g. That is heavy. The low balance takes some of the sting out, since the mass sits near the handle. Still, you carry it for a whole match.

The low balance and the EV50 core raise the comfort rating. The weight lowers it. That is why the comfort meter sits in the middle. The product page claims the carbon allows a comfortable feel, but that is a brand claim, not a finding. If your elbow is sensitive, try the racket before you commit.

On paper this is a racket for players with a stable technique and good fitness. Heavy rackets give stability on blocks and volleys. They also tire your shoulder late in a long set. The maneuverability meter reads Medium: quick enough to move, not light.

Future Control, Future Hybrid and Future Attack: three shapes, one family name

This 2025 racket is one of three Future 12K Alum models in the same year. They share the EV50 core, the 12K carbon type and the advanced level label, but not the shape.

• Future Control: round, low balance. Control High, power Low.
• Future Hybrid 12K Alum: teardrop, medium balance. Control High, power Medium.
• Future Attack 12K Alum: diamond, high balance. Power High, control Low.

The name on the frame matters less than the shape. If you want more punch than this racket gives, the Hybrid is the natural step. Its comfort meter reads Low, though. The Attack is a different kind of racket. Its meters read Low for control, comfort and sweet spot.

No review, no balance in mm, no head size: what is still open

No review, video or player comment about this racket has been found. Balance in mm, head size, handle details and weight system are not published. No pro player is linked to it either.

So you cannot know how the racket reacts when the ball hits slightly off centre, or how the core treats your arm over a long match. The meters are a calculation from the listed specs. They are a useful guide, but they are not the same as playing.

Siux Trilogy Pro 5 and Kuikma Control Carbon 26: other round control rackets

These rackets share a round shape and a low balance. All three show the same High control and Low power meters. All three are listed at 360 to 375 g or very close to it.

The Siux Trilogy Pro 5 2025 is also labelled advanced and names Patty Llaguno as its pro player. The Kuikma Control Carbon 26 uses a 12K carbon face and a 38 mm profile like the Nox, but is labelled professional.

On paper the three are very close. If one of them is easier to try near you, start there. The shape and weight will tell you more than the name.