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Racket comparison · 2026

Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6 vs Nox At10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia

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PRR
Babolat

Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6

80
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 Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6. Its biggest edge is power (+17). The Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6 answers back on sweet spot (+9). On price, the Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6 is currently €83 cheaper.

Score breakdown
Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6
Nox At10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia
Overall
80/100
93/100Best
Control
79
84Best
Power
71
88Best
Sweet spot
77Best
68
Maneuverability
78Best
76
Comfort
76Best
70
Specs
Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6
Nox At10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia
Shape
Round
Teardrop
Balance
Head-light
Even
Weight
350 g
360–375 g
Core
Black EVA
Black EVA
Face material
Fibreglass
Carbon 18K
Level
Intermediate
Professional
Playing style
Power
Power
Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6

The Babolat Counter Vertuo 2.6 2026 is an even-balance round frame at 360 g with a Black EVA core and fibreglass face, built for intermediate players who want a control-first, forgiving option. Control at 79 leads alongside maneuverability at 78. Tolerance at 77 and comfort at 76 confirm a forgiving, arm-friendly character. Power at 71 is the honest trade-off. PRR score: 80/100.

131at PadelProShopReview & prices
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.

215at PadelProShopReview & prices

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