Two reviewers have played the Nox ML10 Ventus Control 3K on court. A third analysed the specs. All three say the same thing: control is the point, power is the sacrifice. This is Miguel Lamperti's racket in the 2026 Nox range, and Nox labels it a professional-level model. The specs suggest a racket for players who build points rather than end them early.
What three reviews agree on, and where the ratings split
Three reviews, three ratings: 75 out of 100 from padel.how, 88 out of 100 from Padelvergleich, and 8.5 out of 10 from Padelzoom. Two of those sources, padel.how and Padelvergleich, actually played it. Padelzoom computes its rating from the specs.
All three praise the control and the forgiving sweet spot. Both court tests mention a soft, cushioned feel with good vibration damping, which is interesting given the hard core on paper. And all three flag the same downside: limited power for aggressive finishing. Padelzoom adds that slow-paced shots need a full stroke. That is the price of a round, low-balance frame.
Round, low-mid balance, hard core: control with a firm edge
The recipe is classic Lamperti. Round shape, weight between 360 and 375 g, and a balance that shops list as low-mid. That combination keeps the racket stable in defence and easy to place at the back of the court.
The core is HR3 Colour EVA, a hard rubber. A hard core gives you a crisp, predictable response, but it asks more of your arm and your technique. The 3K carbon face sits on the softer end of carbon, which takes some of the edge off. Not plush, but not a board either. At 38 mm thick it follows the modern standard.
The balance in millimetres is not published
Nox does not publish the balance in millimetres for this racket. Shops list it as low-mid, and that fits the playing profile the reviews describe. But if you compare rackets by exact balance numbers, you cannot do that here. The same goes for the head size in square centimetres: not published.
Dual Spin and the claims Nox makes
The face carries Nox's Dual Spin surface, a combination of a 3D texture and a sandblasted finish. Nox says this widens the range of spin you can generate. The product page also claims a Testea recognition as a top control racket for two consecutive years. It mentions vibration-reducing side rubbers and its Custom Grip technology too. Treat those as brand claims, not measured facts. What the independent tests confirm is the damping: both court reviews rated comfort positively.
ML10 or VK10: Lamperti or Osoro
Within the 2026 Ventus Control line there is a sibling: the Nox VK10 Ventus Control 12K, Aranzazu Osoro's model. Same round shape, same 38 mm profile, same 360 to 375 g weight range. The differences are in the materials. The VK10 uses 12K carbon on the face and an MLD Black EVA core. The ML10 uses 3K carbon and HR3 Colour EVA. If you want the Lamperti feel, this is the one. If you are curious about the other recipe, the VK10 is the comparison to make.
The 2027 version is a different racket
Nox has already published the successor, and it is not a quiet update. The 2027 Ventus Control 3K keeps the name and the Lamperti branding. But the shape changes from round to teardrop. The core changes from HR3 Colour EVA to MLD Black EVA. The listed level also moves from professional to advanced. That is a meaningfully different racket wearing a familiar name. If you want the round, control-first version described here, this 2026 ML10 is the one to look at. You can compare the two directly.
Looking for an earlier reference point? The Nox ML10 Pro Cup Luxury Series 23 shares the same playing profile. Round, low balance, 3K carbon, same weight range.
