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Racket comparison · 2026

Black Crown Special Invictus vs Nox At10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia

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Black Crown Special Invictus
Black Crown

Black Crown Special Invictus

79
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 14 points

Nox At10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia scores 93/100 against 79/100 for the Black Crown Special Invictus. Its biggest edge is control (+14). On price, the Black Crown Special Invictus is currently €45 cheaper.

Score breakdown
Black Crown Special Invictus
Nox At10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia
Overall
79/100
93/100Best
Control
70
84Best
Power
82
88Best
Sweet spot
65
68Best
Maneuverability
68
76Best
Comfort
66
70Best
Specs
Black Crown Special Invictus
Nox At10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia
Shape
Teardrop
Teardrop
Balance
Even
Even
Weight
355–370 g
360–375 g
Core
Black EVA
Black EVA
Face material
Carbon 3K
Carbon 18K
Level
Advanced
Professional
Playing style
Power
Power
Black Crown Special Invictus

The Special Invictus is Black Crown's attack-tuned Special: a Black EVA core under a 3K face in an even 370 g teardrop, producing power 82 while keeping the Special family's composure at control 70. Comfort 66 and tolerance 65 firm the terms relative to the civil Special Max, and maneuverability 68 wants some anticipation. Value 78 is strong. The Invictus occupies a genuinely useful slot: the brand's dense, pleasing strike with real pace, at terms an improving attacker can meet and money that undercuts the Piton line. For the boutique-curious with aggressive intent, start here.

170at PadelMarketReview & 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.

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