PadelHead Vibe 2026 vs. Nox X-Hero 2026
Head Vibe 2026 or Nox X-Hero 2026? Here Head's teardrop-shaped model goes head to head with Nox's round variant – with all the technical data and our rating (7.5 vs. 6.8 out of 10).
The Head Vibe 2026 scores above all with “Huge sweet spot (525 cm²): very forgiving”, the Nox X-Hero 2026 with “Very forgiving on off-centre hits”. Which one suits you better depends on your playing style, level and budget – the table and our verdict below make the choice concrete.
| Head Vibe 2026 | Nox X-Hero 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Head | Nox |
| Rating | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 6.8/10 |
| Price | €70.40With our link €67.41 | from €66.98 |
| Shape | Teardrop | Round |
| Weight (lighter = easier to handle, heavier = more stable) | 350 g | 355 g |
| Balance | Medium | Low (manoeuvrable) |
| Hardness | Soft | Soft |
| Core | Power Foam | EVA Soft |
| Frame | Fibreglass | Fibreglass |
| Surface | – | – |
| Handle length | – | – |
| Power | 6/10 | 4/10 |
| Control | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Arm-friendly | Yes | Yes |
| Level | Beginner | Beginner |
Prices for Head Vibe 2026
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Padel ProShop cheapest €74.90 · as of 2026-11-14 5 working days · from Spain with code PADELADT10 (−10%) – already applied via our link and deducted at checkout€67.41 Go to the shop
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Amazon free shipping Amazon price as of 14.11., 16:17 – the price shown on Amazon at the time of purchase applies€70.40 Go to the shop
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Smashinn €68.99 + €5.99 shipping 5–6 working days · from Spain€74.98 Go to the shop
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Padel-Point €81.95 + €5.99 shipping 1–4 working days · from Germany€87.94 Go to the shop
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Tennis-Point €81.95 + €5.99 shipping 3–4 working days · from Germany€87.94 Go to the shop
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Padel Market €89.95 + €7.95 shipping 4–5 working days · from Spain€97.90 Go to the shop
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PADELOX as of 2026-10-28€59.99 Sold out
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Racketshop as of 2026-11-14€110 Sold out
The figure shown is the total price incl. VAT, shipping and discount code; the shop price without extras is shown below it. The price at the shop may have changed since. Shop links are affiliate links (ads) – this costs you nothing extra. We only compare shops we work with; other shops may be cheaper.
Prices for Nox X-Hero 2026
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Smashinn cheapest €60.99 + €5.99 shipping 5–6 working days · from Spain€66.98 Go to the shop
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Padelstore24 €64.90 + €5.90 shipping 1–3 working days · from Germany€70.80 Go to the shop
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Amazon free shipping Amazon price as of 14.11., 16:17 – the price shown on Amazon at the time of purchase applies€78.99 Go to the shop
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Padel Market as of 2026-09-19€74.95 Sold out
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Smash-Expert as of 2026-09-22€62.22 Sold out
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Padel ProShop as of 2026-10-06€59.95 Sold out
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Ofertas de Padel as of 2026-10-14€54.95 Sold out
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Padel Nuestro as of 2026-10-14€58.95 Sold out
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Padel-Point as of 2026-11-07€56.95 Sold out
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Tennis-Point as of 2026-11-07€63.95 Sold out
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PADELOX as of 2026-11-13€64.99 Sold out
The figure shown is the total price incl. VAT, shipping and discount code; the shop price without extras is shown below it. The price at the shop may have changed since. Shop links are affiliate links (ads) – this costs you nothing extra. We only compare shops we work with; other shops may be cheaper.
Who wins where?
- Power Vibe 20266 X-Hero 20264
- Control Vibe 20267 X-Hero 20268
- Weight (lighter = more manoeuvrable, heavier = more stable) Vibe 2026350 g X-Hero 2026355 g
- Price Vibe 2026€68.99 X-Hero 2026€60.99
- Rating Vibe 20267.5 X-Hero 20266.8
Highlighted = better value · turquoise = tie
Which one suits you?
Head Vibe 2026
Choose the Head Vibe 2026 if …
- ✓ you want more power and pace in attack
- ✓ you prefer a lighter, more manoeuvrable racket
Nox X-Hero 2026
Choose the Nox X-Hero 2026 if …
- ✓ precision and control matter more to you
- ✓ you want more stability and punch against hard balls
- ✓ price matters to you
- ✓ you're looking for a large, forgiving sweet spot
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Last updated: November 2026 · How we rate
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