If you’ve been playing padel for six months or more, you’ve almost certainly heard of NOX. Someone at your club swears by their ML10. You’ve seen the AT10 in Premier Padel clips. You know the brand is serious – but the range is confusing, the naming is opaque, and you’re not sure whether NOX is right for you or whether you’re just being swept along by the hype.
This guide cuts through it. We cover the full NOX 2026 lineup, explain what each series is for, and give you an honest steer on who should buy what.
Who is NOX and why does it matter?
NOX was founded in Barcelona in 2009 by brothers Jesús and José Luís Ballvé. It took off when it signed Miguel Lamperti in 2010, a year after launch, and that association gave NOX credibility among serious players.
Today NOX sponsors Agustín Tapia, joint world number one with Arturo Coello on the FIP ranking of 12 October 2026, and his AT10 signature series sits at the top of the range. Lamperti’s ML10 line is still in the catalogue.
The ML10 range: Lamperti’s control series
The ML10 is where NOX built its reputation. Named after Miguel Lamperti, it’s the brand’s control-focused line – round-shaped, low-balance, and forgiving enough for recreational players while still offering the feedback that advanced players want.
The 2026 ML10 Ventus Control 3K (£160.99 at Padel Market UK and £209.99 at PDH Sports on 17 October 2026, against an RRP of about £300) is the flagship, with 3K carbon faces, an HR3 EVA core and a round shape. It’s a racket for players who move well, rely on placement over power, and want consistent ball contact across the face.
For players who aren’t ready to spend that much, the ML10 Pro Cup is the cheaper way into the ML10 family. The 2027 Pro Cup Coorp is £129.99 at Padel Market UK: fibreglass faces, carbon frame, HR3 core, round shape and smooth faces (a Rough version adds surface texture for spin).
The ML10 range is the right place to start if you’re an intermediate player upgrading your first racket and want something balanced, forgiving, and built to last.
The AT10 range: rackets for attacking players
The AT10 is the aggressive counterpart to the ML10. Named for Agustín Tapia and built around his attacking style, most of the AT10 series uses a teardrop mold with a stiffer feel than the ML10 – designed for players who want pace and punch from the back of the court. Balance varies by model: the Genius teardrop is listed at a mid balance (adjustable with the 2026 Weight Balance counterweights), and the diamond-shaped Genius Attack is a high-balance racket.
The range runs from about £130 to £240 at UK retailers (17 October 2026), with limited editions above that:
AT10 Pro Cup Hard and Soft (about £130–150): The entry point to the AT10 family. Both use HR3 EVA cores; the Hard version has a firmer response, the Soft is more forgiving on the arm. Fibreglass faces with Exclusive Spin texture. PDH Sports pitches the Soft (£134) at intermediate to advanced players; the Hard was out of stock at PDH Sports and Padel Market UK on 17 October.
AT10 Genius series (about £170–240 in October 2026, RRP £300–345): The Tapia signature models. These use 12K or 18K aluminised carbon faces, multilayer Black EVA cores, and feature NOX’s EOS Tunnel aerodynamics and Dual Spin surface texture. The standard Genius uses a teardrop shape for balance between control and attack; the Genius Attack uses a diamond shape for maximum power and a higher sweet spot – better for net play but less forgiving from the baseline.
The AT10 range suits players who’ve outgrown a control racket and want to develop their attacking game. Our NOX AT10 Genius review compares the Pro Cup Soft, Genius 12K, Genius 18K and Genius Attack on price, shape and feel. If you’re still working on consistency, the Genius Attack at the top end will expose any gaps. The Pro Cup versions are a much better starting point.
The EA10 and VK10 Ventus range
Two more signature lines sit alongside the ML10 and AT10 in the 2026 collection.
The EA10 series is Edu Alonso’s. It comes in two shapes with 12K carbon faces and multilayer Black EVA cores: the Ventus Hybrid is a mid-balance teardrop (£154.99 at Padel Market UK), and the Ventus Attack is a diamond with an attacking balance (£160.99 at Padel Market UK, £179.99 at PDH Sports). Retailers pitch them at intermediate to advanced players.
The VK10 Ventus Control 12K (£149.99 at Padel Market UK) is Aranzazu Osoro’s racket: round, medium balance, 12K carbon faces and a multilayer Black EVA core. Like the ML10, it skews toward control.
Both are worth considering if the ML10 and AT10 extremes don’t suit your game, though UK stock of these newer lines is patchier than the core series.
The Equation range: stepping up from beginner
The Equation Advanced (Hard and Soft, £104.99–108.99 at Padel Market UK in October 2026) sits below the AT10 and ML10 Pro series and above the entry-level X range.
It’s a solid choice for the player who’s been using a cheap beginner racket and wants something better for a little over £100. The Equation Hard gives a punchier feel (Padel Market UK lists it for advanced players); the Soft version absorbs more shock. Both have fibreglass faces on a carbon frame.
If you’re trying to work out which racket shape suits your game, the round Equation Soft is a reasonable low-cost way to try a control-oriented round shape before committing to an ML10.
The X-Hero and X-Zero range: beginner options
The X-Hero and X-Zero (£51.50–52.99 at PDH Sports, £61.99–65.99 at Padel Market UK on 17 October 2026) sit at the bottom of the NOX range. They are round, low-balance rackets weighing 350–360 g, with fibreglass faces and a low-density HR3 EVA core.
Retailers sell both for beginner and intermediate players, and for a complete beginner they do the job. Spending a little more on the Equation Soft buys a carbon frame.
How to choose the right NOX racket
Just starting out: The X-Hero or X-Zero, or the Equation Soft Advanced if you want a carbon frame and a racket to grow into.
Intermediate, improving: The ML10 Pro Cup or AT10 Pro Cup Soft are the sweet spots – under £150, proper construction, and matched to a developing game. The ML10 if you prioritise control and consistency; the AT10 Pro Cup if you want to develop attacking options.
Confident intermediate to advanced: The AT10 Genius or EA10 Ventus range. Carbon faces and real performance at this level. Try the racket before committing if you can.
Advanced or experienced player: The ML10 Ventus Control 3K or AT10 Genius Attack, depending on your style. These are proper performance rackets.
Where to buy NOX rackets
PDH Sports, All Things Padel, Express Padel, Everything Padel and Padel Market’s UK store all list NOX rackets. Some carry 2025 sale stock alongside the 2026 models, and Padel Market UK already lists 2027 models at full price.
Check more than one retailer before buying. On 17 October 2026 the ML10 Ventus Control 3K was £160.99 at Padel Market UK and £209.99 at PDH Sports.