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from €278.91 for new customers incl. shipping at Racket Room – with code RACKET10 (−10%) at checkout
For everyone: €309.90 incl. shipping at Racket Room · cheapest of 11 shops compared
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Tapia's teardrop with aluminised 12K Xtrem carbon – in 2027 with a new MLD Black EVA core and the VCS anti-vibration system.
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Difference from the Nox AT10 Genius 12K Xtreme 2026: New core (MLD Black EVA instead of HR3 Black EVA), plus the VCS anti-vibration system and a reworked frame geometry; teardrop shape, weight, 12K aluminium carbon and Dual-Spin surface stay the same. The 2026 model currently costs €199.90 – around €110 less. Amazon, 14.11., 16:17
We compared the Nox data sheets and product texts for both model years on noxsport.com. Checked on 28/09/2026.
Price incl. shipping with discount code (PADELADT10)
Lowest price €309.90 (14.11.) · highest price €389.95 (30.09.) – in each case the cheapest daily price across all shops, including shipping.
The Nox Genius 12K Alum Xtrem 2027 (Agustín Tapia) cost €389.95 on 29.09. and is €309.90 today – that's €80.05 less. That is also the lowest level since we started tracking. With a discount code, the best price was €309.90 (14.11.). We've been tracking the price since 29.09.: 47 days with price changes.
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The Genius 12K Alum Xtrem shares shape and weight with its 18K sister – teardrop, 360 to 375 grams, medium balance – but relies on 12K carbon with a rectangular woven Xtrem structure, which according to Nox reduces fibre waviness by 50% and makes the face stiffer. For 2027 the core changes from HR3 Black EVA to MLD Black EVA, which is meant to combine pressure on the smash with control on slow balls. Add an aerodynamically refined frame, the VCS anti-vibration system and the Weight Balance weights (2 and 4 g, up to 8 g).
At 365 g, it is mid-range in our comparison – light enough for quick volleys, heavy enough to take hard balls with stability. Head shape Teardrop means: the sweet spot sits a little higher – more punch in attack than a round racket, more forgiving than a diamond; plus the medium balance as the all-round standard. The medium-hard core balances feedback and comfort. With power 8 and control 7 out of 10, it is geared slightly more towards power than precision.
With a forgiveness rating of 5.3 out of 10, it is less forgiving than 60% of the teardrop-shaped rackets in our comparison. 11 of the 21 shops in our comparison stock this racket, with prices from €309.90 to €390 – a €80 difference for the same model.
Intermediate to advanced and competitive players looking for a versatile teardrop with a direct, firm ball feel.
| Shape | Teardrop |
|---|---|
| Weight | approx. 365 g |
| Balance | Medium |
| Hardness | Medium |
| Core | MLD Black EVA |
| Frame | Carbon 12K (aluminised) more direct ball exit and more feedback than fibreglass |
| Surface | Rough |
| Level | Intermediate, Competitive |
| Power | 8/10 |
| Control | 7/10 |
| Forgiveness (estimated) | 5.3/10
balanced |
| Arm-friendly | Not really |
Last updated: November 2026 · How we rate
Our classification: Intermediate and Competitive. Its forgiveness is 5.3 out of 10 – balanced.
The Nox Genius 12K Alum Xtrem 2027 (Agustín Tapia) weighs 365 g and has a teardrop shape, a medium balance and a medium-hard core (MLD Black EVA). The frame is made of Carbon 12K (aluminisiert).
Not by our rule: the core is medium-hard, 365 g is above 360 g. We only call rackets arm-friendly if they have a soft core, a balance that isn't head-heavy, a round or teardrop shape and weigh 360 g at most. Suitable models are listed in our guide to padel rackets for tennis elbow.
On 14/11/2026, Racket Room was the cheapest of 11 shops in our comparison at €309.90 including shipping. We check prices daily; the current ones are at the top of this page.
New core (MLD Black EVA instead of HR3 Black EVA), plus the VCS anti-vibration system and a reworked frame geometry; teardrop shape, weight, 12K aluminium carbon and Dual-Spin surface stay the same. The Nox AT10 Genius 12K Xtreme 2026 costs €110 less today.
The closest matches in shape, hardness, balance, weight and price: Nox Genius 18K Alum 2027 (Agustín Tapia) (8.7/10), Siux Diablo Pro 2027 (8.1/10) and Siux Electra Pro Red 2027 (Franco Stupaczuk) (8.1/10).
Agustín Tapia's all-rounder for 2027: teardrop shape, aluminised 18K carbon and MLD Black EVA core, new with the VCS anti-vibration system.
Teardrop shape with medium balance and a medium-hard core – at 365 g, a racket for powerful, aggressive play that still feels balanced in the hand.
Franco Stupaczuk's Electra Pro is a teardrop with medium balance, an EVA Mid core and a sandy 3K carbon face – attacking, with plenty of grip for spin.
Side by side: vs. Nox Genius 18K Alum 2027 · vs. Siux Diablo Pro 2027 · vs. Siux Electra Pro Red 2027