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Adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl vs Nox At10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia

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Adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl
Adidas

Adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl

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Nox At10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia
Nox

Nox At10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia

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PRR verdict

Nox At10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia wins by 10 points

Nox At10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia scores 93/100 against 83/100 for the Adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl. Its biggest edge is power (+16). The Adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl answers back on sweet spot (+7). On price, the Adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl is currently €54 cheaper.

Score breakdown
Adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl
Nox At10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia
Overall
83/100
93/100Best
Control
85Best
84
Power
72
88Best
Sweet spot
75Best
68
Maneuverability
75
76Best
Comfort
74Best
70
Specs
Adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl
Nox At10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia
Shape
Round
Teardrop
Balance
Even
Even
Weight
360–375 g
360–375 g
Core
EVA Performance
Black EVA
Face material
Carbon 6K
Carbon 18K
Level
Advanced
Advanced
Playing style
Control
Power
Adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl

“The Adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl is a diamond control frame at 375 g with an EVA performance core and carbon-6k face, built for advanced players who want precise directional play from a premium construction. Control at 85 and tolerance at 75 confirm a precise, forgiving character. Maneuverability at 75 is adequate. Power at 72 is the honest trade-off. PRR score: 83/100.”

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Nox At10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia

“Tapia's AT10 Genius 18K Alum is the rare frame that hits like an attacker's racket but doesn't fall apart when you defend. The 18K carbon face over a black EVA core gives a dense, springy strike: drives carry pace (power 88), yet the teardrop shape and even balance keep the head obedient on bandejas and blocks (control 84). It sits at the top of our table because it asks fewer sacrifices than a pure diamond. The compromises are familiar: comfort 70 means the stiffness reaches your elbow eventually, and tolerance 68 still wants near-middle contact.”

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