Our verdict and review for the Nox AT10 Genius 18k by Tapia Limited Edition after testing the racket is that it is an awesome racket for the all round/offensive player who is at an advanced level. This racket also has a round shape which gives you more additional defensive qualities.
Nox’s new padel rackets are not only really aesthetically pleasing, they also have a superb quality. The price level is neither the lowest nor the highest compared to competitors.
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Content of the review
Nox AT10 Genius 18k by Tapia Limited Edition characteristics
Below we review the Nox AT10 Genius 18k by Tapia Limited Edition and the racket’s features. In addition to the features, the racket is aesthetically beautiful with fine lines and nice coloring.
| Rackets specifications | |
| Brand | Nox |
| Shape | Drop shape |
| Balance | All-round/offensive |
| Game type | Defensive |
| Game Level | Advanced, professional |
| Weight | 360 – 375 g |
Material
This luxurious racket from Nox has been fitted with 18K carbon fibre on the hitting surface, which means there are 18,000 carbon fibre threads per cm². The more threads, the faster the hitting surface can react to fire balls away quickly. The core chosen is the HR3 Core Black, which can contribute proper speed and power to the balls as it is extra stiff and has fast reactivity.
The balance
A mid-level balance point can provide sufficient support for the player in both his offensive and defensive play. It is not too low placed to not provide the player with strength for powerful balls and it is not too high placed to not provide good support for the low balls.
Racket shape
The drop shape gives some stiffness to the racket, without too much of a dent in the size of the sweetspot. So it’s easier to hit good balls and get some extra strength in the racket at the same time.
Hard or soft?
Although it is a form of all-round racket, it can be interpreted as a hard racket. The hitting surface and the core are fast, hard and more or less explosive. They react quickly and provide balls with proper speed and power. Two strong characteristics that are the hallmarks of this racket.
What level of player is the Nox AT10 Genius 18k by Tapia Limited Edition suitable for?
This luxurious racket from Nox is aimed directly at players at the advanced or professional level of play. It is aimed at a player who needs unique features in their padel game. The drop-shaped racket and the very hard and fast factors in the hitting surface and core also require more strength and experience from the player.
Is the racket best suited for offensive or defensive play?
An all-round racket with hard hitting surface and core characteristics, which make it very powerful in offensive play. Although, it is not a high balance point. Hitting surface in 18K carbon fiber is much more powerful than many others and here in combination with a luxurious hard core.
Information about the Nox brand
Nox is a brand from Spain that offers products for the sport of padel and always with high quality. Which is one reason why you can see several professional players with the Nox brand on their rackets. The company’s great passion is the sport of padel and therefore they focus exclusively on developing the best quality products and other things that padel players can benefit from.
During the development of new products, they receive tips and advice from professional players, who know what is required for different results. Nox’s motto is “Makes You Improve.”
Nox is also the official racket sponsor of the World Padel Tour and their most famous sponsored padel players are Miguel Lamperti and Agustín Tapia.
Read more about the Nox padel racket and our other reviews.
Compare racket with other models
| Nox rackets | Shape | Balance |
|---|---|---|
| Nox AT10 Luxury Genius Arena | Teardrop/Hybrid | Neutral |
| Nox AT Luxury Genius | Teardrop/Hybrid | Neutral |
| Nox ML10 Luxury BAHIA | Teardrop/Hybrid | Neutral |
| Nox ML10 Luxury Shotgun | Diamond | High |
| Nox ML Luxury Perto | Round | Neutral |
| Nox MJ10 Luxury by Majo Sanchez Alayeto | Teardrop/Hybrid | Neutral |
| Nox MP10 Luxury by Mapi Sanchez Alayeto | Round | Low |
| Nox Luxury Titanium 3k | Diamond | High |
| Nox Luxury Titanium 18k | Diamond | Low |
| Nox ML10 Pro Cup Black Edition Arena | Round | Low |
| Nox ML10 Pro Cup | Round | Low |
| Nox ML10 Pro Cup Black Edition | Round | Low |
| Nox ML10 Pro Cup Silver | Round | Low |
| Nox ML10 Pro Cup Grey Survivor | Round | Neutral |
| ML10 Pro Cup Survivor | Round | Low |
| Nox Attraction World Padel Tour Edition | Diamond | High |
| Nox Equation World Padel Tour Edition | Round | Neutral |
| Nox Equation Lady World Padel Tour Edition | Round | Neutral |
| Nox Emotion World Padel Tour Edition | Round oversized | Low |
| Nox Drone | Round | Neutral |
| Nox X-One | Round | Low |
| Nox Silhoutte 6 | Round oversized | Neutral |
| Nox AT10 Genius Ultra Light | Round | Neutral |
| Nox ML10 Pro Cup Ultra Light | Round | Neutral |
| Nox ML10 Pro Cup Ultra Light Silver | Round | Low |
| Nox Limitless Control | Round | Low |
| Nox pro 5.2 limited edition | Round oversize | Low |
| Nox AT10 Genius 18k by Tapia Limited Edition | Drop shape | Medium |
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Benefits of Nox AT10 Genius 18k by Tapia Limited Edition
The drop shape and the medium level of balance make this racket a bit easier to handle, as it has very hard characteristics in the hitting surface and core. However, there are also rubber parts strategically placed to dampen vibrations from the hard ball hits.
A longer grip, so it’s suitable for different types of people. Different sized hands and to provide more support for those who like a two-handed grip. And the hitting surface is a bit rough among other things from a large logo of Nox and because the rest is similar to sandpaper.
- Strategically placed rubber parts to dampen vibrations
- Longer handle make it more versatile for different play styles
- Rough sand paper like surface
Disadvantages
It can be very difficult for lower level players to handle this racket, as it is a powerful padel racket. Thus, it can also be challenging to use this to one’s advantage in a defensive game. With all the luxuries on this model, it also becomes quite costly.
- Can be a difficult racket for the less advanced player
