For 2027 NOX has redesigned the mould of Agustín Tapia's rackets, added a new anti-vibration system and changed the core of both 12K models. The rackets you know as the AT10 Luxury Genius now carry the name NOX Genius by Agustín Tapia. We measured all five top models from both seasons on our Wilson Baiardo Tune Pro, so you can see exactly what changed, racket by racket.
The 2027 changes in 30 seconds
- The all-round Genius models got faster in the swing. The Genius 18K drops from 158 to 144 swingweight, the Genius 12K from 154 to 143.
- The Attack models got heavier in the head. The Attack 18K climbs from 141 to 153, the Attack 12K from 160 to 165. That makes the Attack 12K the most head-heavy racket in the line.
- Both 12K Alum Xtrem models have a new core. The dense HR3 Black EVA makes way for the multilayered MLD Black EVA.
- New across the whole line. The VCS anti-vibration system in the handle, a more aerodynamic mould, a redesigned EOS Tunnel and a new Dual Spin finish. The shapes stay the same.
- The Lite got lighter. 350 to 360 grams, down from 355 to 365 grams.
All five rackets compared
Every hardness and swingweight figure below comes from our own Tune Pro, not from a spec sheet. On mobile, swipe the table sideways.
| Racket | Shape | Core 2026 | Core 2027 | Hardness | Swingweight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genius 18K AlumAll-round | Teardrop | MLD Black EVA | MLD Black EVA | 62→61 | 158→144−14 |
| Genius 12K Alum XtremAll-round | Teardrop | HR3 Black EVA | MLD Black EVANew | 62→60 | 154→143−11 |
| Genius Attack 18K AlumAttack | Diamond | MLD Black EVA | MLD Black EVA | 64→63 | 141→153+12 |
| Genius Attack 12K Alum XtremAttack | Diamond | HR3 Black EVA | MLD Black EVANew | 64→64 | 160→165+5 |
| Genius 12K Alum Xtrem LiteAll-round, light | Teardrop | HR3 White EVA | HR3 White EVA | 62→63 | 145→149+4 |
Grey = 2026, red = 2027. All five models are 38 mm thick. Weight: 360 to 375 grams, Lite 350 to 360 grams.
How we measure
Every NOX racket that enters PadelShop.com is measured on our Wilson Baiardo Tune Pro before it leaves the shop. That gives us two objective numbers per racket instead of the marketing language brands use themselves.
Hardness (our scale 50 to 75)
How stiff the racket feels on impact. A softer racket lets the ball sink deeper into the face for more control and comfort. A harder racket pushes the ball back faster for a more direct response.
Swingweight (our scale 140 to 185)
How heavy the racket feels while you swing it. A lower swingweight makes the racket faster in the swing and quicker at the net. A higher swingweight puts more mass behind the ball on the smash.
Total weight and swingweight are not the same thing. Two rackets with the same weight can feel completely different in the swing, depending on how far from the handle the mass sits. That is exactly where most of the 2027 changes are.
What NOX changed across the whole line
AT10 becomes Genius
In 2026 the line was called AT10 Luxury Genius. For 2027 NOX drops "AT10 Luxury" from the official name: the rackets are now the NOX Genius by Agustín Tapia. Same player, same family, and many players still simply call it the AT10.
VCS: Vibration Control System
A new elastomer inside the handle. According to NOX it filters 60% more of the vibrations that reach your arm than the previous generation. That figure is NOX's own claim: our Tune Pro measures hardness and swingweight, not vibration.
New mould and EOS Tunnel
All Genius models share a redesigned, more aerodynamic mould with better weight distribution. The EOS Tunnel, the side perforations that reduce air resistance, has been redesigned with it. Our swingweight measurements show that weight distribution clearly shifted.
MLD Black EVA in both 12K models
The Genius 12K and Attack 12K switch from the dense HR3 Black EVA to the multilayered MLD Black EVA. Layers of different density respond softer on slow shots and firmer when you accelerate. The 18K models already used this core in 2026.
Dual Spin, new finish
The surface still combines a 3D texture with a sandblasted finish for grip on the ball, now with a new finish on the 2027 mould.
Shapes stay the same
The Genius 18K, Genius 12K and Lite are teardrop shaped, the two Attack models are diamond shaped, exactly as in 2026.
What carries over from 2026
- 12K Alum Xtrem and 18K Alum carbon faces
- 100% carbon frame
- 38 mm thickness
- Weight Balance: 2 g and 4 g weights, up to 8 g
- Oversize Grip with 30 mm extra length
- Agustín Tapia as signature player
Two directions: Genius faster, Attack heavier
Put the swingweight of all ten rackets on one scale and the story of 2027 becomes visible. NOX has pushed the two families further apart. The all-round Genius models moved mass towards the handle, the Attack models moved it towards the head.
Swingweight 2026 → 2027
Measured on our Wilson Baiardo Tune Pro, scale 140 to 185
Hardness: the whole line between 60 and 64
The differences in hardness are smaller. Every 2027 model sits in the very soft to hard range of our scale. The Genius 12K Alum Xtrem is the softest racket of the line, the Attack 12K Alum Xtrem the firmest.
Hardness 2026 → 2027
Measured on our Wilson Baiardo Tune Pro, scale 50 to 75
AT10 Genius 18K Alum: 2027 vs 2026
Soft. Same MLD Black EVA core, one point softer.
Very maneuverable. 14 points lighter in the swing than the 2026.
- The balance point moved towards the handle: swingweight 158 → 144
- New VCS anti-vibration system, redesigned mould and EOS Tunnel
- Unchanged: teardrop shape, 18K Alum face, MLD Black EVA core, 360 to 375 grams, Weight Balance
On paper the 18K is the model that changed least, yet on the Tune Pro it shows one of the biggest shifts. The 2027 comes through the swing noticeably faster and reacts quicker in fast exchanges at the net. The 2026 carries more mass in the head, which you feel as a heavier ball on the smash. With the Weight Balance weights you can add up to 8 grams to the 2027.
AT10 Genius 12K Alum Xtrem: 2027 vs 2026
Very soft. The softest racket of the 2027 Genius line.
Very maneuverable. The lowest swingweight of the 2027 Genius line.
- New core: HR3 Black EVA → MLD Black EVA (multilayered)
- Hardness 62 → 60 and swingweight 154 → 143
- New VCS anti-vibration system, redesigned mould and EOS Tunnel
- Unchanged: teardrop shape, 12K Alum Xtrem face, 360 to 375 grams, Weight Balance
This is the biggest material change in the line. The HR3 Black EVA of the 2026 is a dense foam with a strong memory effect, which made that racket firm and direct with plenty of mass behind the ball. The multilayered MLD core of the 2027 lets the ball sink in a little deeper on slower shots. Combined with the lighter head, the 2027 feels softer and quicker in the hand.
AT10 Genius Attack 18K Alum: 2027 vs 2026
Soft. From the hard band into the top of the soft band.
Maneuverable, with more head. 12 points more mass in the swing than the 2026.
- More mass towards the head: swingweight 141 → 153
- Hardness 64 → 63
- New VCS anti-vibration system, redesigned mould and EOS Tunnel
- Unchanged: diamond shape, high balance, 18K Alum face, MLD Black EVA core, 360 to 375 grams, Oversize Grip
The Attack 18K moves in the opposite direction of the Genius 18K. The 2026 unit measured surprisingly light in the head for a diamond. The 2027 puts clearly more mass towards the top of the face, which you feel on the smash and the vibora: the racket carries through the ball with more inertia. In fast exchanges at the net it asks a little more of your wrist than the 2026.
AT10 Genius Attack 12K Alum Xtrem: 2027 vs 2026
Hard. The firmest racket of the 2027 Genius line, exactly as hard as the 2026.
Neutral. 5 points more mass in the swing, the only racket of the line in the neutral zone.
- New core: HR3 Black EVA → MLD Black EVA (multilayered)
- More mass towards the head: swingweight 160 → 165, the highest of the 2027 Genius line
- Hardness unchanged at 64
- New VCS anti-vibration system, redesigned mould and EOS Tunnel
- Unchanged: diamond shape, high balance, 12K Alum Xtrem face, 360 to 375 grams, Oversize Grip
The Attack 12K stays the most offensive racket in Tapia's range. The 2026 sat right on the edge of the maneuverable zone at 160, the 2027 moves into the neutral zone at 165: a little more mass behind the ball on the smash. The hardness is identical at 64, yet the material inside is different: the dense HR3 Black EVA core of 2026 has been replaced by the multilayered MLD Black EVA, which responds firmer as you accelerate and gives a little more on slow shots. Every other racket in the line sits in the maneuverable zone, this one carries the most mass in the head.
AT10 Genius 12K Alum Xtrem Lite: 2027 vs 2026
Soft. Same HR3 White EVA core, one point firmer on our unit.
Very maneuverable. Still one of the quickest rackets in the line.
- Lighter: 350 to 360 grams, down from 355 to 365 grams
- Swingweight 145 → 149 and hardness 62 → 63
- New VCS anti-vibration system, redesigned mould and EOS Tunnel
- Unchanged: teardrop shape, 12K Alum Xtrem face, HR3 White EVA core, Weight Balance
The Lite shows why total weight and swingweight are two different things. On paper the 2027 is 5 grams lighter, yet our unit measures 4 points higher in swingweight: a little more of its mass sits towards the head. In the hand it remains one of the quickest rackets of the line, only the Genius 12K and Genius 18K measure lower.
Shop the NOX Genius 2027 collection
All five 2027 models are measured on our Tune Pro before they ship. Need a specific weight within the NOX range? Contact us and we will select a racket for you.
NOX Genius 18K Alum 2027
Teardrop, 18K Alum face and MLD Black EVA core.
HARDNESS 61 | SWINGWEIGHT 144
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NOX Genius 12K Alum Xtrem 2027
Teardrop with the new MLD Black EVA core. Softest of the line.
HARDNESS 60 | SWINGWEIGHT 143
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NOX Genius Attack 18K Alum 2027
Diamond with high balance, 18K Alum face.
HARDNESS 63 | SWINGWEIGHT 153
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NOX Genius Attack 12K Alum Xtrem 2027
Diamond with the highest swingweight of the line.
HARDNESS 64 | SWINGWEIGHT 165
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NOX Genius 12K Alum Xtrem Lite 2027
Teardrop at 350 to 360 grams with HR3 White EVA core.
HARDNESS 63 | SWINGWEIGHT 149
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Book a racket testFrequently asked questions
Is the NOX Genius 2027 the successor of the AT10?
Yes. In 2026 NOX sold this line as the AT10 Luxury Genius. For 2027 the official name is NOX Genius by Agustín Tapia. It is the same racket family, developed with the same player.
What is the biggest difference between the NOX Genius 2027 and 2026?
The weight distribution. On our Tune Pro the all-round Genius models became lighter in the head and the Attack models heavier. On top of that NOX added the VCS anti-vibration system, redesigned the mould and EOS Tunnel, and gave both 12K Alum Xtrem models a new MLD Black EVA core.
Did NOX change the shapes of the Genius rackets?
No. The Genius 18K Alum, Genius 12K Alum Xtrem and Genius 12K Alum Xtrem Lite are teardrop shaped and both Attack models are diamond shaped, in 2026 as well as in 2027.
Which NOX Genius 2027 is the softest?
The Genius 12K Alum Xtrem, at 60 on our 50 to 75 scale. The five 2027 models measure between 60 and 64, with the Attack 12K Alum Xtrem as the firmest.
Which NOX Genius 2027 has the highest swingweight?
The Genius Attack 12K Alum Xtrem, at 165 on our 140 to 185 scale. It is the only model of the line in the neutral zone. The Genius 12K Alum Xtrem has the lowest swingweight at 143.
What is the NOX VCS system?
VCS stands for Vibration Control System: an elastomer inside the handle that is new for 2027. According to NOX it filters 60% more of the vibrations that reach the arm than the previous generation.
Is the NOX Genius Lite lighter in 2027?
Yes. NOX specifies 350 to 360 grams for the 2027 Lite, against 355 to 365 grams for the 2026. Our 2027 unit does measure 4 points higher in swingweight, because a little more of its mass sits towards the head.
Can I still adjust the balance of the 2027 Genius rackets?
Yes. All five models keep the Weight Balance system with interchangeable 2 gram and 4 gram weights in the handle, up to 8 grams in total.
