The NOX AT10 is Agustín Tapia’s racket line, and it comes in at least five versions, with UK prices on 17 October 2026 running from about £134 to £260. Pick the wrong one and you either overspend on a racket built for advanced players or end up with a diamond-shaped frame that is less forgiving of off-centre hits.
Our NOX brand guide covers the whole range in a few paragraphs. This page goes deeper on the AT10 line and gives a recommendation by player level and budget. One caveat up front: this is a research-based guide built from NOX’s specifications as published by UK retailers and from those retailers’ listings, not our own court testing.
The AT10 line at a glance
Prices below are in-stock UK prices checked on 17 October 2026 at PDH Sports, Padel Market UK, Express Padel, Everything Padel and All Things Padel. They move week to week. RRPs for the 2026 Genius models run from £320 to £345 depending on the version and retailer.
| Variant | UK price (17 Oct 2026) | Shape | Balance | Retailer level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT10 Pro Cup Soft | £133.99–139.99 | Teardrop | Medium-high | Intermediate to advanced |
| AT10 Genius 12K | £219.99–259.99 | Teardrop | Not stated | Intermediate+ to advanced |
| AT10 Genius 18K | £205.99–239.99 | Teardrop | Mid, adjustable | Advanced to expert |
| AT10 Genius Attack 12K | £169.99–229.99 | Diamond | High | Advanced to professional |
| AT10 Genius Attack 18K | £184.99–249.99 | Diamond | High | Advanced to professional |
Padel Market UK lists both Genius Attack models at 360–375 g with a 38 mm profile. The retailer copy we checked does not give a weight for the standard Genius 12K, Genius 18K or Pro Cup Soft, so check the listing if weight matters to you.
Is the AT10 Genius 18K worth it?
For advanced all-court players who want adjustable balance, it is a strong option, and on 17 October 2026 it was cheaper than the 12K at most shops. For anyone else, £200 or more is a lot to pay for a racket retailers aim at advanced and expert players.
The 18K is the 2026 headline model. PDH Sports and Padel Market UK list an 18K aluminised carbon face, a multilayer Black EVA core and a teardrop shape. New for 2026 is the Weight Balance system, which takes 2 g and 4 g counterweights so you can shift the balance. Move weight towards the handle and the racket swings faster in defence. Add it to the head and you get more swing weight for overheads.
PDH Sports describes the 18K’s feel as “solid and comfortable”. NOX also builds in a Dynamic Composite Structure, which carries frame material about four centimetres into the face to reduce the risk of fibre breakage on off-centre hits. Even so, use a frame protector and buy from a retailer whose returns policy you have read. Our racket weight guide explains how weight and balance affect arm fatigue, which matters if you add head weight.
AT10 Genius 12K versus 18K
The two share the teardrop shape, so the choice comes down to face, core and feel. PDH Sports lists the 12K with a 12K aluminised carbon face and an HR3 Black EVA core, and describes a “firmer impact feel”. The 18K uses an 18K face with a multilayer Black EVA core and a “solid and comfortable” feel.
On price, the 12K is not the cheaper way in. On 17 October 2026 the 18K cost £205.99 at Padel Market UK, £234.99 at Express Padel and £239.99 at PDH Sports, while the 12K cost £219.99 at Express Padel, £230 at PDH Sports and £259.99 at All Things Padel. If you prefer a firmer response and consistent contact, the 12K suits. If you want a slightly more comfortable feel and adjustable balance, take the 18K.
Genius or Genius Attack?
Choose the standard Genius for all-court play and the Attack if you are an advanced player whose overhead is the shot that wins you points.
Padel Market UK lists the Attack as a diamond with a high balance. That concentrates weight toward the top of the frame, giving more power on smashes and a smaller, higher sweet spot. Both the Attack and the standard 2026 Genius carry a longer grip: PDH Sports lists a 30 mm grip extension on the Genius 18K. The cost of the diamond shape is forgiveness, because it rewards clean contact more than the teardrop does.
Our racket shape guide explains why diamond rackets reward timing and punish late contact. If you are unsure which shape suits you, the teardrop Genius is the safer purchase. Pricing can be odd here: Padel Market UK had the Attack 18K at £184.99, below its £205.99 price for the standard Genius 18K, so do not assume the Attack costs more.
Is the NOX AT10 good for beginners?
No. UK retailers class the Genius models as advanced or expert rackets, so a beginner would pay £170 or more for a racket that makes learning harder.
A beginner needs a large, forgiving sweet spot and a soft feel, and the AT10 Genius range is built for players past that stage. Our intermediate racket guide covers easier options. If you have played for six months and want a teardrop, the Pro Cup Soft is the sensible step.
On arm comfort, NOX fits the Genius with its Pulse System (side rubbers running from the frame base) and its Custom Grip, which NOX says is certified by Testea Padel to reduce vibration. It is still an advanced carbon racket. If you have arm pain, read our tennis elbow racket guide before you spend £200 or more. None of this is medical advice, and a physio is the right call for a persistent injury.
NOX AT10 Pro Cup versus Genius
The Pro Cup Soft is the AT10 for most UK players: £133.99–139.99 on 17 October 2026 for a teardrop with a fibreglass face, an aluminised finish and an HR3 Soft EVA core. PDH Sports pitches it at intermediate to advanced players, and lists the Pulse System on it too.
You lose the Genius carbon faces, the Weight Balance system and some of the premium finish. You keep the teardrop shape and the Tapia branding. For a player who plays once or twice a week, the saving of roughly £70–120 over a Genius is easy to justify.
If you want more control than attack, compare it with our NOX ML10 Pro Cup guide, the round-shaped alternative from the same brand. If you want to stay with attack-minded rackets, it is also worth comparing the Bullpadel Vertex 05 and the Adidas Metalbone.
Where to buy in the UK
On 17 October 2026, PDH Sports, Padel Market UK and Express Padel had the 2026 Genius 18K in stock at £205.99–239.99, against RRPs of £333.99–340. All Things Padel listed it at £259.99, out of stock.
Check three things before you pay. First, confirm the model year, because 2025 and 2026 versions appear side by side: PDH Sports had the 2025 Genius 18K at £169.99 (RRP £320) on the same day, and the Weight Balance system is new for 2026. Second, compare at least two retailers, since the same racket was listed up to £34 apart on the same day. Third, check the returns policy: PDH Sports’ refund policy says the cost of returning an item is the buyer’s responsibility unless it is faulty.
PDH Sports’ copy says the aluminised carbon face gives “more all-round performance under temperature changes”. That is NOX’s claim, and we have seen no independent test of it.