# Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2026 specs and who it suits

> Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2026: round shape, 355 to 365 g, medium balance, €300 RRP. See who it suits, similar rackets and your AI match score.

Source: https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/nox/ventus-hybrid-12k-lite-2026
Last updated: 2026-09-29

The Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2026 is a round padel racket with a medium-feel MLD Black EVA core, weighing 355 to 365 g with medium balance. It plays as an all-round racket and lists at €300 RRP. Our match engine rates it best for intermediate right-side players, at 88 out of 98.

By [Ruzgar Yesil](https://padelaiapp.com/about), Padel AI. Updated 29 September 2026.

- Round
- 355 to 365 g
- Medium balance
- €300 RRP
- 2026 season

## Who the Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2026 is right for

Our match engine scores every racket for six player types, the same engine as the [AI racket finder](https://padelaiapp.com/features/padel-racket-finder). 98 is the ceiling. The rank is its position among all rackets for that player.

| Player | Score /98 | Verdict | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner | **77** | Good fit | #90 of 862 |
| Intermediate all-rounder | **90** | Excellent fit | #49 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, left side | **88** | Good fit | #86 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, right side | **88** | Excellent fit | #38 of 1214 |
| Advanced attacker | **84** | Good fit | #237 of 1214 |
| Elbow or arm trouble | **77** | Workable | #408 of 1165 |

## Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2026 specs

Manufacturer specifications. Price is the euro RRP; UK street prices are usually lower.

| Spec | Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Shape | Round |
| Weight | 355 to 365 g |
| Balance | Medium |
| Core | MLD Black EVA (medium) |
| Feel | Medium |
| Face | 12K Xtrem Carbon Fiber |
| Frame | Carbon fiber |
| Playing style | All-round |
| Season | 2026 |
| RRP | €300 (pro band) |

## What the specs mean on court

On the numbers, the Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2026 makes most sense for intermediate right-side players, intermediate all-rounders, intermediate left-side players, beginners and advanced attackers.

A round head keeps the sweet spot big and central. Mishits stay in play, and placement is easy; you supply the power on the smash yourself. The medium core is a compromise between comfort and a crisp response.

These scores assume the answers of a typical player of each type. The [free racket finder](https://padelaiapp.com/features/padel-racket-finder#finder) scores it for your own answers, and the Padel AI app goes further: film one match and it scores your real technique, then re-ranks all 1,418 rackets for the way you actually play. Compare the rest of the range on our [Nox rackets](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/nox) page.

## Rackets similar to the Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2026

The closest current rackets in our catalogue by shape, feel, weight, price and how they play.

| Racket | Shape | Weight | Feel | RRP |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Enebe Genius Red 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/enebe/genius-red-2026) | Round | 355 to 370 g | Medium | €254 |
| [Nox VK10 Quantum 3K 2025 Aranzazu Osoro](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/nox/vk10-quantum-3k-2025-aranzazu-osoro) | Round | 350 to 365 g | Medium | €340 |
| [Babolat Counter Veron 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/babolat/counter-veron-2026) | Round | 355 to 375 g | Medium | €240 |
| [Enebe Genius Blue 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/enebe/genius-blue-2026) | Round | 355 to 370 g | Medium-Hard | €254 |
| [Nox VK10 Ventus Control 12K 2026 Aranzazu Osoro](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/nox/vk10-ventus-control-12k-2026-aranzazu-osoro) | Round | 360 to 375 g | Medium-Hard | €340 |
| [Wilson Endure LS V1 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/wilson/endure-ls-v1-2026) | Round | 355 g | Medium-Soft | €220 |

## Check it against 1,417 other rackets

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## Questions about the Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2026

### Is the Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2026 good for beginners?

It scores 77 out of 98 for a beginner in our match engine, which is good fit, ranking #90 of 862 eligible rackets. It is a sensible first racket.

### Is the Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2026 a power or a control racket?

It plays as an all-round racket. The round shape and medium balance keep the sweet spot low and central, which favours control and forgiveness.

### How heavy is the Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2026?

The manufacturer lists it at 355 to 365 g. Most padel rackets sit between 350 and 375 g; this one is in the middle of that range.

### Is the Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2026 good for tennis elbow?

For a player with arm trouble it scores 77 out of 98, workable. A softer core would absorb more of the impact. See a physio if the pain persists.

### How much does the Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2026 cost?

The recommended retail price is €300. UK shops usually sell below RRP, and the price drops further once the next season's model arrives.