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Adidas Metalbone Team Light Reed vs Nox At10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia

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Adidas Metalbone Team Light Reed
Adidas

Adidas Metalbone Team Light Reed

Best
Nox At10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia
Nox

Nox At10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia

93
PRR verdict

Nox At10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia wins by 13 points

Nox At10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia scores 93/100 against 80/100 for the Adidas Metalbone Team Light Reed. Its biggest edge is control (+6). The Adidas Metalbone Team Light Reed answers back on sweet spot (+8). On price, the Adidas Metalbone Team Light Reed is currently €139 cheaper.

Score breakdown
Adidas Metalbone Team Light Reed
Nox At10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia
Overall
80/100
93/100Best
Control
78
84Best
Power
82
88Best
Sweet spot
76Best
68
Maneuverability
78Best
76
Comfort
76Best
70
Specs
Adidas Metalbone Team Light Reed
Nox At10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia
Shape
Round
Teardrop
Balance
Even
Weight
360–375 g
Core
Black EVA
Face material
Carbon 18K
Level
Intermediate
Professional
Playing style
Versatile
Power
Adidas Metalbone Team Light Reed

Metalbone Team Light brings the flagship diamond shape and power intent down to a lighter build and more accessible price than the Hrd — still genuinely attacking, just easier to handle over a full match. PRR score: 80/100.

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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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