The NOX ML10 Pro Cup is NOX’s long-running control racket, developed with Argentine player Miguel Lamperti. It sits well below the price of premium frames, and it now comes in several versions that are easy to mix up.

This is what the racket is, what makes it work and which version belongs in your bag. If you’re looking at the wider NOX range first, our NOX padel rackets buyer’s guide covers it.

Why the ML10 Pro Cup suits so many players

The ML10 Pro Cup is built around control and comfort, which makes it easy to live with for a wide range of players.

The round head shape is central to this. Diamond and teardrop shapes push the sweet spot towards the top of the frame, rewarding clean overhead contact and punishing anything slightly off. A round shape keeps the sweet spot large and central, and Padel Market UK lists the Pro Cup’s sweet spot as large. For players still building consistency, that means fewer frustrating mishits.

The HR3 EVA rubber core and fibreglass faces add to this. Padel Market UK describes the feel of the current Pro Cups as soft and comfortable, with the carbon fibre frame adding rigidity around the hitting surface. If you’ve played with harder rackets that launch the ball unpredictably, the Pro Cup should feel more controllable.

The ML10 Pro Cup family: understanding the versions

“ML10 Pro Cup” is a family. Padel Market UK lists three 2027 versions, all with a round shape, fibreglass faces, a carbon fibre frame and an HR3 core:

Pro Cup Coorp – the standard version, with a smooth face. Padel Market UK lists it for control play with a soft, comfortable feel. This is the variant most people mean when they say “ML10 Pro Cup”.

Pro Cup Light – the same build with the weight brought down to 350–365 g. Worth considering if you want easier handling, or if heavier rackets tire your arm.

Pro Cup Rough Surface – the same build with a textured face, which gives more grip on the ball at contact for spin. All Things Padel’s listing for the 2026 Rough version gives 360–375 g, a 38 mm profile and “Glass Silver” fibreglass faces.

You may also see older editions second-hand, so check the listing’s face material and year before you buy. The current Pro Cups use fibreglass faces. If you want carbon faces with Lamperti’s name on them, NOX’s ML10 Ventus Control 3K is the carbon option, at £160.99 to £209.99 on 17 October 2026 (Padel Market UK, Express Padel, PDH Sports).

What the Pro Cup plays like

Control-first rackets can feel passive, as if the racket absorbs everything without giving much back. Retailers pitch the Pro Cup’s HR3 core and round shape at players who want comfort and placement, so expect a forgiving, controlled response more than an explosive one.

Volleys are where a round racket with a large sweet spot helps most. You can get into position quickly and still make clean contact on balls that catch you slightly off guard at the net.

If you’re working on the vibora, the Rough Surface version’s textured face adds grip on the ball at contact.

The trade-off shows on smashes from deep. A round control racket is built for manoeuvrability and touch, so overhead power from the back of the court is a secondary concern. Players who want to construct points through placement and patience will find that trade-off worth it. Players who want to finish most points with a big smash should look at a diamond shape with a head-heavy balance.

Who it suits

The ML10 Pro Cup works best for players who’ve been playing a few months and have started to develop some consistency. The racket rewards placement and touch, so you need to be hitting the ball with enough control to take advantage of that.

It suits players who:

  • Are upgrading from a beginner or budget racket and want something that will last into their development
  • Play more from the back of the court and prioritise keeping the ball in play
  • Prefer a softer feel to stiffer, carbon-faced frames
  • Want one racket for social sessions, club nights and competitive matches

It’s a harder sell for players who:

  • Already play an attacking style and want to push that further (consider a diamond shape with a higher balance)
  • Want maximum power above everything else

For guidance on choosing the right frame shape for your game, our padel racket shape guide covers the round, teardrop and diamond split in detail. If weight is a factor in your decision, the padel racket weight guide breaks down what the numbers mean.

Buying in the UK

UK stock is thin. On 17 October 2026, Padel Market UK had the 2027 ML10 Pro Cup Coorp in stock at £129.99, with the Light and Rough Surface listed at the same price but out of stock. All Things Padel listed the 2026 Pro Cup Rough at £119.99 (RRP £135), also out of stock. PDH Sports and Everything Padel did not list the Pro Cup at all.

Check stock before you commit, and compare the year on the listing, because 2026 and 2027 versions can appear side by side.

If you want context on how the ML10 Pro Cup compares with the wider UK market, our best padel rackets in the UK for 2026 guide gives the full picture across brands and price points.

The bottom line

The ML10 Pro Cup prioritises control, comfort and consistency, and it does that at around £120 to £130. The Coorp is where most players should start. If you want a lighter racket, take the Light, and if you want more spin, wait for the Rough Surface to come back into stock. If your game is built on placement and patience, the ML10 Pro Cup is a sensible upgrade.