# Nox ML10 Ventus Control 3K > Round, 360 to 375 g, head-light balance. Above average for handling and forgiveness, below for power. Check if it suits your game. Score 8.5/10. - URL: https://padell.io/rackets/nox/ml10-ventus-control-3k/ - Last updated: 2026-11-09 - Author: [Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/) - Language: en - Site: padell.io (https://padell.io/) Shop links go through padell.io/go/ (affiliate links: padell.io may earn a commission, which never affects scores). Prices include shipping to the Netherlands unless stated otherwise, and change daily. --- [Rackets](https://padell.io/rackets/) · [Nox](https://padell.io/brands/nox/) · [Ventus Control](https://padell.io/rackets/nox/ventus-control/generations/) 2026 - **Shape**: Round - **Weight**: 360 to 375 g - **Balance**: Head-light - **Core**: HR3 Colour EVA Lowest price **€ 144.95** at Pace · In stock · Shipping cost on the shop's site · Checked at 04:21 (2026-11-14) · 27% cheaper than usual Lowest in 53 days **€ 137.00** Today **€ 149.95** [Buy at Pace](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpace-shop.be%2Fproducts%2Fpadel-rackets-nox-ml10-ventus-control-3k) 1. [Pádel Ibérico · Stock unknown · Free shipping · Checked at 05:31 (2026-11-14) **€ 149.95**](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.padeliberico.es%2Fen%2Fnox-ml10-ventus-control-3k-by-miguel-lamperti-2026.html) 2. [NOX · In stock · + € 15.00 shipping · Checked at 05:41 (2026-11-14) **€ 184.99**](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fnoxsport.com%2Fen%2Fproducts%2Fpala-ml10-ventus-3k-by-miguel-lamperti) Prices include shipping to the country you choose. [How padell.io earns money](https://padell.io/how-we-earn-money/) The short answer The Nox ML10 Ventus Control 3K is a round, control-first racket with a low-mid balance and a hard HR3 Colour EVA core. Two court tests praise its precision and forgiving sweet spot, and both flag limited power. The catch: it is heavy at 360 to 375 g, and the balance in millimetres is not published. By [Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/) · facts checked 27 September 2026 Choose it if - you build points patiently and win with placement rather than smashes - you play at an intermediate or advanced level and want a predictable response - you like a firm, hard core that rewards a full, committed swing Skip it if - you finish points with aggressive overheads and want free power - you want a racket built around comfort, such as the Drop Shot Explorer Pro Comfort 2.0 - you want the newer 2027 shape, in which case look at the Nox Ventus Control 3K ## How it plays 8.5 **padell.io score 8.5** Play 8.7 (60%) and reviews 8.3 (40%). Based on 2 review sources. [How the score works](https://padell.io/how-we-score/) - **Control**: 9.0 above average▲ - **Power**: 3.5 below average▼ - **Comfort**: 5.5 around average● - **Handling**: 6.5 above average▲ - **Forgiveness**: 7.0 above average▲ - **Line = the average of all rackets**: ▲ above ▼ below On paper this is a control racket with a firm edge, and the reviews back that up. - **Control** The round shape and low-mid balance keep the ball where you aim it, and every review rates control as the strength. - **Power** Power is the weak point, so you supply the pace yourself on finishing shots. - **Comfort** The hard HR3 core and heavy build make it firm rather than plush, though both court tests liked the feel and vibration damping. - **Handling** The round shape and low balance help it move, but the weight holds it back. - **Forgiveness** Forgiving for a round racket, with a predictable response according to both court tests. ## Specifications - **Launched**: 2026 Newer version from 2027 - **Shape**: Round [Big sweet spot low in the face: control and margin](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/) - **Weight**: 360 to 375 g Average: not tiring, stable enough - **Balance**: Head-light according to the brand Head-light: quick hands at the net - **Face**: 3K carbon Soft carbon: more feel and easier ball exit - **Core**: HR3 Colour EVA Hard: control and power at speed, more vibration - **Thickness**: 38 mm The maximum the rules allow - **Surface**: Dual Spin Rough: helps with spin - **Frame**: Carbon Not published by the brand: head size, handle Specs from the brand's own site · checked 25 September 2026 · [Spotted a wrong spec? Report it →](https://padell.io/contact/?topic=correction&racket=Nox%20ML10%20Ventus%20Control%203K) ## Video reviews 2 videos from independent channels and shops ### What 2 video reviewers say 1 played it on court, 1 discusses the specs Often mentioned **Plus points** No point comes up in 2 or more videos yet **Minus points** No point comes up in 2 or more videos yet Summaries by padell.io, based on what each reviewer says in the video. Tap a time to watch that moment. Tested on court The reviewer finds this racket offers a good balance between control and power. It performs well in defensive situations and is also effective for aggressive play, making it a versatile option for intermediate to professional players. Discusses the specs The reviewer describes this racket as a control oriented model with a round shape and a 3K carbon face. It is designed for intermediate to advanced players who want a precise response and feedback from their shots. ## Every version [Compare all versions →](https://padell.io/rackets/nox/ventus-control/generations/) [2026 · Other version · € 137.64](https://padell.io/rackets/nox/vk10-ventus-control-12k/) 2026 · This racket · € 144.95 [2027 · Other version · € 294.99](https://padell.io/rackets/nox/ventus-control-12k/) [2027 · Different specs · € 279.95](https://padell.io/rackets/nox/ventus-control-3k/) The Ventus Control line has four published versions. For 2026 there are two. This ML10 pairs 3K carbon with an HR3 Colour EVA core under Lamperti's name. The VK10 pairs 12K carbon with an MLD Black EVA core under Aranzazu Osoro's name. For 2027 Nox drops the player prefixes. The 2027 3K is a real change, not a relabel. The shape goes from round to teardrop, the core switches to MLD Black EVA, and the listed level drops from professional to advanced. The 2027 12K only changes its listed level on paper, though that pairing was matched automatically and may be a different model. Want the round control racket? The 2026 ML10 is the version to look at. ## Price history Today **€ 144.95** Lowest in 30 days **€ 139.95** vs 30-day average **-9%** Lowest price per day across the shops in your market. Checked every night. ## What reviewers say Three sources have weighed in, and they agree more than they differ. Padelvergleich played it and gave 88 out of 100, praising the control, soft feel and vibration damping. padel.how also played it, scored it 75 out of 100, and reached the same conclusion with a sharper warning about the limited power ceiling. Its advice: "Choose the ML10 when predictable placement and a playable defensive response outweigh the wish for a sharper attacking finish." Padelzoom computes its 8.5 out of 10 from the specs rather than a court test. It also lands on control and a wide sweet spot, adding that slow shots demand a full stroke. All three point to the same buyer: an intermediate to advanced player who prioritises precision over power. [**Padelvergleich** 8.8 Best for Advanced control-focused players prioritizing precision over raw power Review in German · Read the full review →](https://padelvergleich.de/tests/padelschlaeger/nox/ml10-ventus-control-3k-2026) [**padel.how** 7.5 “Choose the ML10 when predictable placement and a playable defensive response outweigh the wish for a sharper attacking finish.” Read the full review →](https://padel.how/equipment/racket/nox-ml10-ventus-control-3k-2026-review/) 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](https://padell.io/brands/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](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/), 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. The ML10 family Same year, from most power (left) to most control (right) **Ventus Control 3K** ## ML10 or VK10: Lamperti or Osoro Within the 2026 Ventus Control line there is a sibling: the [Nox VK10 Ventus Control 12K](https://padell.io/rackets/nox/vk10-ventus-control-12k/), Aranzazu Osoro's model. Same round shape, same 38 mm profile, same 360 to 375 g [weight range](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-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](https://padell.io/compare/nox-ventus-control-3k-vs-nox-ml10-ventus-control-3k/). Looking for an earlier reference point? The [Nox ML10 Pro Cup Luxury Series 23](https://padell.io/compare/nox-ml10-pro-cup-luxury-series-23-vs-nox-ml10-ventus-control-3k/) shares the same playing profile. Round, low balance, 3K carbon, same weight range. Written by **[Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/)** Padel player and founder of padell.io Bought, played and sold more rackets than was good for him, and built padell.io to bring it all together. 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This 2026 ML10 is the round, control-first version. **What level is the ML10 Ventus Control 3K for?** Nox lists it as a professional-level racket. The reviews point to intermediate to advanced players who prioritise control and consistency over power. **What is the difference between the ML10 and the VK10 Ventus Control?** Both are round 2026 rackets at 360 to 375 g and 38 mm. The ML10 uses 3K carbon and an HR3 Colour EVA core under Lamperti's name; the VK10 uses 12K carbon and an MLD Black EVA core under Osoro's name. **Is the ML10 Ventus Control 3K easy on the arm?** The core is a hard HR3 rubber and the racket is heavy, so on paper it is firm rather than plush. That said, both court tests rated comfort positively and praised the vibration damping. **Is the ML10 Ventus Control 3K 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 prices **What is the closest alternative?** The Nox ML10 Pro Cup Luxury Series 23 plays most alike. Differences: power +1.0, comfort -1.0. [Compare side by side →](https://padell.io/compare/nox-ml10-pro-cup-luxury-series-23-vs-nox-ml10-ventus-control-3k/) **Who should not buy it?** Skip it if you want easy power for smashes (power 3.5/10), or if your elbow or shoulder complains (comfort 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. [Why a range? →](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-weight-range/)