Nox Quantum Cobalt 12K 2025 padel racket (Teardrop)
Nox Teardrop

Nox Quantum Cobalt 12K 2025

★ 8.0/10

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from €149 incl. shipping at Amazon · cheapest of 3 shops compared

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Teardrop shape with a medium balance from the Quantum line: 12K carbon face over an HR3 Color EVA core that reacts to heat with a colour change.

Strengths and weaknesses

Strengths

  • ✓ Teardrop shape with a medium balance: easy to handle yet strong in attack
  • ✓ 12K carbon face with direct ball exit
  • ✓ HR3 Color EVA core changes colour with heat

Weaknesses

  • ✗ Less punch than the Quantum Carbon with its diamond shape and high balance
  • ✗ Not rated individually by us – data taken from the manufacturer's specifications
  • Amazon cheapest free shipping Amazon price as of 14.11., 16:17 – the price shown on Amazon at the time of purchase applies
    €149 Go to the shop
  • Smashinn €156.49 + €5.99 shipping 5–6 working days · from Spain
    €162.48 Go to the shop
  • Smash-Expert free shipping 3–8 working days · from France
    €226 Go to the shop
  • Racketshop as of 2026-09-30
    €145 Sold out
  • Padel Market as of 2026-10-31
    €169.95 Sold out

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Price history

22.07. €174.90 · Padel Market 23.07. €174.90 · Padel Market 24.07. €174.90 · Padel Market 25.07. €174.90 · Padel Market 26.07. €174.90 · Padel Market 27.07. €174.90 · Padel Market 28.07. €174.90 · Padel Market 29.07. €174.90 · Padel Market 30.07. €174.90 · Padel Market 31.07. €174.90 · Padel Market 01.08. €159.48 · Smashinn 02.08. €159.48 · Smashinn 03.08. €159.48 · Smashinn 04.08. €159.48 · Smashinn 05.08. €174.90 · Padel Market 06.08. €159.48 · Smashinn 07.08. €174.90 · Padel Market 08.08. €174.90 · Padel Market 09.08. €174.90 · Padel Market 10.08. €174.90 · Padel Market 11.08. €174.90 · Padel Market 12.08. €159.48 · Smashinn 13.08. €174.90 · Padel Market 14.08. €174.90 · Padel Market 15.08. €174.90 · Padel Market 16.08. €174.90 · Padel Market 17.08. €174.90 · Padel Market 18.08. €174.90 · Padel Market 19.08. €145 · Racketshop 20.08. €145 · Racketshop 21.08. €145 · Racketshop 22.08. €145 · Racketshop 23.08. €145 · Racketshop 24.08. €145 · Racketshop 25.08. €145 · Racketshop 26.08. €145 · Racketshop 27.08. €174.90 · Padel Market 28.08. €174.90 · Padel Market 29.08. €174.90 · Padel Market 30.08. €174.90 · Padel Market 31.08. €174.90 · Padel Market 01.09. €174.90 · Padel Market 02.09. €174.90 · Padel Market 03.09. €174.90 · Padel Market 04.09. €174.90 · Padel Market 05.09. €174.90 · Padel Market 06.09. €174.90 · Padel Market 07.09. €174.90 · Padel Market 08.09. €174.90 · Padel Market 09.09. €174.90 · Padel Market 10.09. €174.90 · Padel Market 11.09. €174.90 · Padel Market 12.09. €174.90 · Padel Market 13.09. €174.90 · Padel Market 14.09. €174.90 · Padel Market 15.09. €174.90 · Padel Market 16.09. €145 · Racketshop 17.09. €145 · Racketshop 18.09. €145 · Racketshop 19.09. €145 · Racketshop 20.09. €145 · Racketshop 22.09. €145 · Racketshop 23.09. €145 · Racketshop 24.09. €145 · Racketshop 25.09. €145 · Racketshop 26.09. €145 · Racketshop 27.09. €145 · Racketshop 28.09. €145 · Racketshop 29.09. €145 · Racketshop 30.09. €145 · Racketshop 01.10. €145 · Racketshop 02.10. €174.90 · Padel Market 03.10. €174.90 · Padel Market 04.10. €174.90 · Padel Market 05.10. €174.90 · Padel Market 06.10. €174.90 · Padel Market 07.10. €174.90 · Padel Market 08.10. €174.90 · Padel Market 09.10. €174.90 · Padel Market 10.10. €174.90 · Padel Market 11.10. €174.90 · Padel Market 12.10. €159.48 · Smashinn 13.10. €174.90 · Padel Market 14.10. €159.48 · Smashinn 15.10. €159.48 · Smashinn 16.10. €159.48 · Smashinn 17.10. €159.48 · Smashinn 18.10. €159.48 · Smashinn 19.10. €159.48 · Smashinn 20.10. €159.48 · Smashinn 21.10. €159.48 · Smashinn 22.10. €159.48 · Smashinn 23.10. €159.48 · Smashinn 24.10. €159.48 · Smashinn 25.10. €159.48 · Smashinn 26.10. €159.48 · Smashinn 27.10. €159.48 · Smashinn 28.10. €159.48 · Smashinn 29.10. €159.48 · Smashinn 30.10. €159.48 · Smashinn 31.10. €159.48 · Smashinn 01.11. €159.48 · Smashinn 02.11. €159.48 · Smashinn 03.11. €159.98 · Smashinn 04.11. €159.98 · Smashinn 05.11. €159.98 · Smashinn 06.11. €159.98 · Smashinn 07.11. €159.98 · Smashinn 08.11. €159.98 · Smashinn 09.11. €159.98 · Smashinn 10.11. €161.98 · Smashinn 11.11. €161.98 · Smashinn 12.11. €161.98 · Smashinn 13.11. €161.98 · Smashinn 14.11. €162.48 · Smashinn
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Lowest price €145 (01.10.) · highest price €174.90 (13.10.) – in each case the cheapest daily price across all shops, including shipping.

The Nox Quantum Cobalt 12K 2025 cost €174.90 on 22.07. and is €162.48 today – that's €12.42 less. We've been tracking the price since 22.07.: 115 days with price changes.

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Our impression

The Quantum 12K Cobalt is the balanced counterpart to the Quantum 12K Carbon: same line, same HR3 Color EVA core and the same 12K carbon face, but a teardrop instead of a diamond shape and a medium instead of a high balance. That moves the weight from the head to the middle – it is noticeably easier to swing and more forgiving, without giving up the slightly raised hitting zone that gives it more punch in attack than a round racket. Nox gives the weight as 360 to 375 grams.

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 7 and control 7 out of 10, it is evenly geared towards power and 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. 3 of the 21 shops in our comparison stock this racket, with prices from €149 to €226 – a €77 difference for the same model.

Who is the Nox Quantum Cobalt 12K 2025 for?

Intermediate players who want to attack but don't want to sacrifice the forgiveness of a pure diamond.

Specifications

ShapeTeardrop
Weightapprox. 365 g
BalanceMedium
HardnessMedium
CoreHR3 Color EVA
FrameCarbon 12K more direct ball exit and more feedback than fibreglass
SurfaceRough
LevelIntermediate
Power
7/10
Control
7/10
Forgiveness (estimated)
5.3/10 balanced
Arm-friendlyNot really

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Last updated: November 2026 · How we rate

FAQs about the Nox Quantum Cobalt 12K 2025

What level of player is the Nox Quantum Cobalt 12K 2025 suited to?

Our classification: Intermediate. Its forgiveness is 5.3 out of 10 – balanced.

How heavy is the Nox Quantum Cobalt 12K 2025 and how is it built?

The Nox Quantum Cobalt 12K 2025 weighs 365 g and has a teardrop shape, a medium balance and a medium-hard core (HR3 Color EVA). The frame is made of Carbon 12K.

Is the Nox Quantum Cobalt 12K 2025 arm-friendly?

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.

Where is the Nox Quantum Cobalt 12K 2025 cheapest?

On 14/11/2026, Amazon was the cheapest of 3 shops in our comparison at €149 including shipping. We check prices daily; the current ones are at the top of this page.

What are the alternatives to the Nox Quantum Cobalt 12K 2025?

The closest matches in shape, hardness, balance, weight and price: StarVie Raptor+ 2026 (8.3/10), Nox NextGen Pro Hybrid 12K NFA 2026 (7.9/10) and Siux Pegasus Pro 2026 (Alex Chozas) (7.8/10).

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