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from €239.95 incl. shipping at Padel-Point · cheapest of 9 shops compared
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The lightest Ventus: 350 to 360 grams, teardrop shape and 12K carbon, new with the VCS anti-vibration system.
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Difference from the Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2026: About 5 g lighter (350–360 instead of 355–365 g) and, according to Nox, with a medium-hard instead of soft feel, plus the VCS anti-vibration system; teardrop shape, 12K carbon, MLD Black EVA core and Dual-Spin surface stay the same. The 2026 model currently costs €143.91 – around €96 less.
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 €239.95 (14.11.) · highest price €300 (02.10.) – in each case the cheapest daily price across all shops, including shipping.
The Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2027 cost €299.95 on 29.09. and is €239.95 today – that's €60 less. That is also the lowest level since we started tracking. With a discount code, the best price was €239.95 (14.11.). We've been tracking the price since 29.09.: 47 days with price changes.
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The Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite is the most manoeuvrable model in the Ventus range and, for 2027, around five grams lighter again: 350 to 360 grams, medium balance, teardrop shape. The 12K carbon face stays stiff, and the MLD Black EVA core with different densities speeds up slow balls, according to Nox, and brings power to the smash with little effort. For 2027 Nox lists the feel as medium-hard, firmer than the soft predecessor. New is the VCS system, which is meant to keep 60% of the vibration away from your arm; Weight Balance allows up to 8 g of extra weight.
At 355 g, it is lighter than three quarters of all models in our comparison: quick to handle, but more of the power in attack has to come from your own swing. 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. Of the 6 versions of the Nox Ventus in our comparison, this is the lightest (355 g). 9 of the 21 shops in our comparison stock this racket, with prices from €239.95 to €300 – a €60 difference for the same model.
Intermediate players looking for a light, fast all-rounder with a firm carbon feel.
| Shape | Teardrop |
|---|---|
| Weight | approx. 355 g |
| Balance | Medium |
| Hardness | Medium |
| Core | MLD Black EVA |
| Frame | Carbon 12K more direct ball exit and more feedback than fibreglass |
| Surface | Rough |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Power | 7/10 |
| Control | 7/10 |
| Forgiveness (estimated) | 5.3/10
balanced |
| Arm-friendly | Not really |
Last updated: November 2026 · How we rate
Our classification: Intermediate. Its forgiveness is 5.3 out of 10 – balanced.
The Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2027 weighs 355 g and has a teardrop shape, a medium balance and a medium-hard core (MLD Black EVA). The frame is made of Carbon 12K.
Not by our rule: the core is medium-hard. 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, Padel-Point was the cheapest of 9 shops in our comparison at €239.95 including shipping. We check prices daily; the current ones are at the top of this page.
About 5 g lighter (350–360 instead of 355–365 g) and, according to Nox, with a medium-hard instead of soft feel, plus the VCS anti-vibration system; teardrop shape, 12K carbon, MLD Black EVA core and Dual-Spin surface stay the same. The Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2026 costs €96 less today.
The closest matches in shape, hardness, balance, weight and price: Bullpadel Wonder 2027 (Claudia Fernández) (8.0/10), Babolat Air Viper 2.6 2026 (8.2/10) and Siux Valkiria Elite 2027 (Sofía Araújo) (7.6/10).
Claudia Fernández's signature model – teardrop shape with a balanced design for versatile play.
The more accessible Viper: attacking, but lighter and more forgiving.
Teardrop shape with medium balance, a 3K carbon face and an EVA Soft core – a comfort-oriented, manoeuvrable all-rounder.
Side by side: vs. Bullpadel Wonder 2027 · vs. Babolat Air Viper 2.6 2026 · vs. Siux Valkiria Elite 2027