Nox Genius 12K Alum XTREM Lite
7.6padell.io scoreSpecs only- Shape
- Teardrop
- Weight
- 360 to 375 g
- Balance
- Even
- Core
- HR3 White EVA
A teardrop carbon racket from Nox, listed at 360 to 375 g with a Medium balance label and a 38 mm profile. Nox's product page calls it the lightest in the Genius range, yet the listed weight is not low. On paper it is stiff and powerful, with low comfort and a small sweet spot. No reviews exist yet.
RBy Ruud Caris · facts checked 16 October 2026Choose it if
- you are an advanced player who wants a stiff teardrop and power
- you like Agustín Tapia's Genius family and want its Medium-balance version
- you want power from a carbon face and accept a firm, low-comfort racket in return
Skip it if
- you want the Professional-labelled sibling with an MLD Black EVA core and Medium-Hard balance, which is the Nox Genius 12K Alum XTREM
- you prefer an even balance, where the Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K XTREM, Professional-labelled and tied to Edu Alonso, fits better on paper
- you need a head size and balance in mm before buying, because neither is published
How it plays
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On paper this is a firm, powerful racket.
- Control Medium, because the teardrop shape and medium balance help, but the stiff face keeps it from being a control racket.
- Power High, as the hard core, the stiff carbon face and the listed weight all push in the same direction.
- Comfort Low, since a hard core, a stiff face and a heavy build all lower it.
- Handling Low, because the listed weight works against the medium balance.
- Forgiveness Low, as the hard core shrinks it and the teardrop shape only partly makes up for that.
Specifications
Not published by the brand: head size, handle
Specs from the brand's own site · checked 30 September 2026 · Spotted a wrong spec? Report it →
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The 2026 Nox AT10 Genius 12K Alum XTREM Lite by Agustín Tapia is the only earlier entry in the line. The core, shape, balance label, thickness, surface and pro player match. The listed weight moves from 355 to 365 g up to 360 to 375 g, and the level label moves from Professional to Advanced. The face is worded differently in the two listings.
The link between the two is doubtful, so do not read this as a clean update. If you want the older listing, look at the 2026 page. If you want a Lite-versus-standard question answered, the Genius 12K Alum XTREM is the better comparison.
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Nox's own product page calls this the lightest racket in the Genius range. The listed weight runs from 360 to 375 g. That gap is the first thing to sort out before you read any claim about handling.
Lightest Genius, says Nox: what the weight range tells you
The product page says the Lite is the lightest and most manoeuvrable Genius, and that a redesigned mould helps handling. It also states a weight of 350 to 360 g. That conflicts with the listed 360 to 375 g. Treat the page as a claim. The same 360 to 375 g range is listed for the standard Genius 12K Alum XTREM. The sheet shows no weight gap between the Lite and the standard model.
What do you notice on court? On paper, expect a solid, less manoeuvrable racket. The Medium balance label counts in its favour, but the balance in mm is not published.
A soft core on the page, a hard core in the meters
The product page describes the HR3 White EVA core as soft, with a strong sense of control. The profile meters read the same core as hard, and it lowers comfort and sweet spot. Those two views do not agree.
The meters work from core type, face, shape and weight, not from a measurement. The brand's own wording is marketing. Nobody independent has played this racket yet, so you cannot settle it from the sources. If you are sensitive to firm rackets, assume the stiffer reading until a tester says otherwise.
Advanced here, Professional on the 2026 Tapia Lite
The 2026 Nox AT10 Genius 12K Alum XTREM Lite by Agustín Tapia is labelled Professional. This racket is labelled Advanced. The core, shape, balance label, thickness and pro player are the same on both. The listed weight is 360 to 375 g here and 355 to 365 g on the 2026 model.
Is that a version story? No. The link between the two is doubtful, and a changed level label is just a changed label. The weight listing also differs, but the data cannot tell you whether the racket itself was altered. The 2026 page is still worth opening if you want to see the older listing: the 2026 AT10 Lite.
Lite or standard XTREM
The closest sibling is the Nox Genius 12K Alum XTREM. The face is the same 12K Alum Xtrem carbon. The shape is teardrop and the thickness is 38 mm. The weight range is 360 to 375 g. Two things differ on paper.
- Core: HR3 White EVA on the Lite, MLD Black EVA on the standard model.
- Balance label: Medium on the Lite, Medium-Hard on the standard model.
The standard model is also labelled Professional. The meters read identically for both: medium control, high power, low comfort, low maneuverability, low sweet spot. The meters do not separate the two rackets, so the character may be similar.
A vibration claim against a Low comfort meter
The product page says a new VCS system absorbs much more vibration than its predecessor and protects the joints. That is the brand talking, it is unverified, and the comparison point is not clear. The comfort meter for this racket is Low, driven by the hard core, the stiff face and the heavy build.
So the two readings pull apart. If your elbow or shoulder complains easily, this is a risky choice, and you should test it first.
No reviews, no head size, no balance in mm
No independent review has been found yet, so everything here comes from specs and the brand's words. Head size, balance in mm and handle details are not published. The weight system is unverified.
So what can you say with confidence? It is a carbon teardrop, 38 mm thick, with a Medium balance label and a high power reading. Nox's player profile calls it all-round, which fits the medium control meter. It does not fit the low sweet spot, so an all-round tag should not be read as forgiving.
Wait for a first court test if you can. If you cannot, hold the racket before you commit, and check the weight on your own scale.
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Questions before you buy
Is the Nox Genius 12K Alum XTREM Lite really light?
Nox's page calls it the lightest in the Genius range and states 350 to 360 g. The listed weight is 360 to 375 g, the same range as the standard 12K Alum XTREM. On paper it is a normal to heavy racket.
Is it the same racket as the 2026 AT10 Lite by Tapia?
Not clearly. Core, shape, balance label and thickness match, but the level label differs (Professional against Advanced) and the weight is listed higher here. The link between them is doubtful.
How does it differ from the Nox Genius 12K Alum XTREM?
The Lite lists an HR3 White EVA core and a Medium balance. The standard model lists an MLD Black EVA core and a Medium-Hard balance. Face, shape, thickness and weight range are the same.
Is it kind to the arm?
On paper, no. The comfort meter is Low because of the hard core, stiff face and weight. Nox claims a vibration-damping handle, but no reviewer has confirmed it.
Is the Genius 12K Alum XTREM Lite worth the money right now?
Today's price is labelled "Pricey today" 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 Limited Edition 2023 plays most alike. On paper the differences are under one point.
Compare side by side →Who should not buy it?
Skip it if your elbow or shoulder complains (comfort 2.0/10), or if you are still learning: it is not very forgiving (5.0/10).
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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