AGUSTÍN TAPIA'S AT10 AND THE ML10 DYNASTY
Nox padel rackets,
the AT10, the ML10 and the range between them
Nox is carried by Agustín Tapia, whose AT10 is one of the most searched rackets in the sport, and by Miguel Lamperti, whose ML10 has been a control benchmark for over a decade. Unusually for a top brand, Nox's catalogue leans round rather than diamond, which makes it friendlier to the average player than its pro roster suggests.
- 99 models
- 81 from 2023 on
- €60 to €450
- 6 sponsored pros
THE RANGE
The Nox lines,
and what each is for
Nox has 99 models in the catalogue. Almost all of them belong to one of these families, so knowing the families is most of the work.
| Line | What it is for |
|---|---|
| AT10 | Agustín Tapia's line, in Genius and Luxury variants. Teardrop and diamond frames aimed at attacking play with a lot of spin. |
| ML10 | Miguel Lamperti's control line, and one of the longest-running model names in padel. Round, soft, forgiving. |
| Equation | The modern all-round range, sitting between AT10 attack and ML10 control. |
| X-One | The entry range: round, light, inexpensive, and a sound first racket. |
| VK10 | Signature frames built around a lower balance for faster hands at the net. |
WHAT MAKES NOX DIFFERENT
A round-heavy catalogue
behind the world number one
Nox is a Spanish brand carried by Agustín Tapia, whose AT10 is one of the most searched rackets in padel, and by Miguel Lamperti, whose ML10 has been in production for more than a decade and is the closest thing the sport has to a control benchmark. Newer signings such as Leo Augsburger and Tino Libaak keep the AT10 on the tour every week.
What the pro roster hides is that Nox makes mostly round rackets. 44% of the 99 Nox frames we track are round and 36% teardrop, with only 19% diamond, the lowest share of any brand that sponsors a world number one. The EVA HR3 core is the most common, a soft, high-rebound EVA that gives the ML10 its forgiving feel, and the AT10 Genius editions add 12K and 18K carbon faces with an aluminised finish for spin. The median price is €288, one of the highest of the brands here, though the X-One and the ML10 Pro Cup at around €60 to €150 are two of the best-value rackets on any list.
If you have read this far and still want an AT10, buy the Luxury Genius 18K rather than the Attack: same face, lower balance, and it is the one Tapia's frame is closest to for a club swing. Everyone else should look at the ML10 first.
CURRENT MODELS
Nox rackets
compared on specs
The most recent Nox models, newest first: shape, weight, balance, core, face material, price band and the level each one is built for. The name under a model is the professional who plays with it.
| Model | Shape | Weight | Balance | Core | Surface | Price band | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nox AT10 Genius Attack 18K Alum 2026Agustín Tapia | Diamond | 360 to 375 g | High | MLD Black EVA (medium) | 18K aluminised carbon | Pro€360 | Advanced |
| Nox AT10 Luxury Genius 12K Alum Xtrem 2026 Agustin TapiaAgustín Tapia | Teardrop | 360 to 375 g | Medium to high | HR3 BLACK EVA (medium-hard) | 12K aluminised carbon | Pro€390 | Advanced |
| Nox AT10 Luxury Genius 18K Alum 2026 Agustin TapiaAgustín Tapia | Teardrop | 360 to 375 g | Medium | MLD Black EVA (medium) | 18K aluminised carbon | Pro€390 | Intermediate |
| Nox AT10 Genius 12K Alum Xtrem Lite 2026Agustin Tapia | Teardrop | 355 to 365 g | Medium | HR3 WHITE EVA (medium-soft) | 12K aluminised carbon | Pro€340 | Intermediate |
| Nox AT10 Genius Attack 12K Alum Xtrem 2026Agustín Tapia | Diamond | 360 to 375 g | High | HR3 BLACK EVA (medium-hard) | 12K aluminised carbon | Pro€360 | Advanced |
| Nox EA10 Ventus Hybrid 12K Xtrem 2026 Edu Alonso | Teardrop | 360 to 375 g | Medium | MLD Black EVA (medium-hard) | 12K carbon | Pro€340 | Intermediate to advanced |
| Nox ML10 Ventus Control 3K 2026 Miguel Lamperti | Round | 360 to 375 g | Low to medium | HR3 (medium) | 3K carbon | Pro€340 | Intermediate |
| Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2026 | Round | 355 to 365 g | Medium | MLD Black EVA (medium) | 12K carbon | Pro€300 | Intermediate |
| Nox VK10 Ventus Control 12K 2026 Aranzazu OsoroAranzazu Osoro | Round | 360 to 375 g | Low to medium | MLD Black EVA (medium-hard) | 12K carbon | Pro€340 | Intermediate to advanced |
| Nox EA10 Ventus Attack 12K Xtrem 2026 | Diamond | 360 to 375 g | High | MLD Black EVA (medium-hard) | 12K carbon | Pro€340 | Advanced |
| Nox AT10 Pro Cup Hard 2026Agustín Tapia | Teardrop | 360 to 375 g | Medium | HR3 Hard | Fibreglass | Mid€200 | Intermediate to advanced |
| Nox AT10 Pro Cup Soft 2026 | Teardrop | 360 to 375 g | Medium | HR3 Soft | Glass fiber Alum | Mid€200 | Intermediate |
Weight is the manufacturer's stated range. Balance is where the mass sits: low means towards the handle, high means towards the head. Price band is the recommended retail price in euros (entry under 120, mid 120 to 200, premium 200 to 300, pro over 300); UK street prices are usually lower. Level is our reading of the shape, balance and core, not a rule.
BY SHAPE
Which shape
do you need?
Round: Nox ML10 Ventus Control 3K 2026 Miguel Lamperti
Nox has 44 round models. This shape suits the right side, players who build points, anyone still developing their timing, and anyone protecting an arm. Our current pick from the range is the Nox ML10 Ventus Control 3K 2026 Miguel Lamperti, at around €340.
Teardrop: Nox AT10 Luxury Genius 12K Alum Xtrem 2026 Agustin Tapia
Nox has 36 teardrop models. This shape suits the largest number of club players, because it gives some power without shrinking the sweet spot. Our current pick from the range is the Nox AT10 Luxury Genius 12K Alum Xtrem 2026 Agustin Tapia, at around €390.
Diamond: Nox AT10 Genius Attack 18K Alum 2026
Nox has 19 diamond models. This shape suits advanced attacking players who finish points with the smash and hit the middle of the strings consistently. Our current pick from the range is the Nox AT10 Genius Attack 18K Alum 2026, at around €360.
HOW TO CHOOSE
Buying a Nox
without buying the wrong one
Brand is the last thing that should decide a padel racket, and the first thing most people decide. Once you are inside a range, three specs settle the question.
Shape decides forgiveness
Round puts the sweet spot in the middle of the face where you actually hit the ball. Diamond moves it up towards the tip, which buys power and costs you every off-centre shot. Teardrop sits between the two and is the right answer for most club players. Nox covers round, teardrop, diamond, so you do not need to leave the brand to change shape.
Core decides comfort
Soft cores hold the ball longer, forgive a slow swing and transmit less shock to the elbow. Hard EVA cores are more powerful and more precise but punish poor timing. If you have ever had tennis elbow, this single spec matters more than shape, weight and brand combined.
Your side matters more than your level
The left side finishes points and usually wants a higher balance. The right side builds points and covers the middle, so it usually wants a larger sweet spot. Two players of the same level on opposite sides should not buy the same racket.
Then let the data narrow it
The table above is the fastest filter: read down the shape, balance and core columns before you look at a single price, and the level column tells you who each frame was built for. Our racket finder does this across all 1,418 rackets in seven questions, and if you have run a match analysis it uses your real technique scores instead of your own estimate of your level. If you are still choosing between brands, start with our guide to the best padel rackets or, for a first racket, the beginner picks.
FAQ
Questions about
Nox rackets
What racket does Agustín Tapia use?
The Nox AT10, in its current season signature version. The line splits into Genius and Luxury variants with different carbon weaves and cores, so "the AT10" is a family rather than a single racket.
What is the difference between the Nox AT10 and the ML10?
They sit at opposite ends of the range. The AT10 is Tapia's attacking line, built for spin and power with a higher balance. The ML10 is Lamperti's control line: rounder, softer and far more forgiving. If you are unsure which you need, you almost certainly need the ML10.
Is the Nox ML10 good for beginners?
It is one of the better options among premium rackets, because the round shape and soft core give a large central sweet spot. That said, an X-One costs considerably less and does the same job while your technique settles.
Are Nox rackets good for arm problems?
The ML10 and X-One lines are among the more arm-friendly premium frames, thanks to softer cores and lower balances. Avoid the stiffer AT10 variants if you have had tennis elbow. Our racket finder removes stiff frames from your results entirely when you tell it about arm trouble.
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