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Racket comparison · 2026

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

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Adidas Metalbone Carbon
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Adidas Metalbone Carbon

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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 9 points

Nox At10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia scores 93/100 against 84/100 for the Adidas Metalbone Carbon. Its biggest edge is control (+12). On price, the Adidas Metalbone Carbon is currently €52 cheaper.

Score breakdown
Adidas Metalbone Carbon
Nox At10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia
Overall
84/100
93/100Best
Control
72
84Best
Power
86
88Best
Sweet spot
65
68Best
Maneuverability
68
76Best
Comfort
66
70Best
Specs
Adidas Metalbone Carbon
Nox At10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia
Shape
Diamond
Teardrop
Balance
Even
Weight
375 g
360–375 g
Core
EVA Performance
Black EVA
Face material
Carbon 6k
Carbon 18K
Level
Advanced
Professional
Playing style
Power
Power
Adidas Metalbone Carbon

The Adidas Metalbone Carbon 2026 is a diamond power frame at 375 g with an EVA performance core and Carbon 6K face, built for advanced players who want serious overhead aggression. Power at 86 leads the profile. Control at 72 and tolerance at 65 are low: clean, committed technique is essential. Comfort at 66 confirms this is a demanding frame. PRR score: 84/100.

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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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