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Racket comparison · 2026

Head Graphene 360 Alpha Power vs Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite

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Head Graphene 360 Alpha Power
Head

Head Graphene 360 Alpha Power

Best
Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite
Nox

Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite

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PRR verdict

Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite wins by 12 points

Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite scores 84/100 against 72/100 for the Head Graphene 360 Alpha Power. Its biggest edge is control (+13).

Score breakdown
Head Graphene 360 Alpha Power
Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite
Overall
72/100
84/100Best
Control
65
78Best
Power
74
78Best
Sweet spot
65
71Best
Maneuverability
67
76Best
Comfort
66
72Best
Specs
Head Graphene 360 Alpha Power
Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite
Shape
Diamond
Round
Balance
Even
Weight
360 g
365 g
Core
Foam
Black EVA
Face material
Carbon 12K
Level
Beginner
Advanced
Playing style
Power
Power
Head Graphene 360 Alpha Power

The Graphene 360 Alpha Power is Head's 2022 beginner diamond, a veteran of the graphene marketing era: a 360 g foam-core build producing power 74 with the period's loose control (65) and fair-ish terms (comfort 66, tolerance 65). Face documentation is incomplete on survivors. Value 76 reflects deep clearance. The familiar old-frame logic applies: cheap attacking geometry for sturdy converts, outclassed on handling by everything current, priced accordingly. Surviving specimens are four seasons old; inspect thoroughly and pay clearance money or walk away.

Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite

The Nox Ventus Hybrid 12K Lite 2026 scores equal 78 on both power and control, making it a genuinely well-rounded option for intermediate players who don't want to commit to a specialist frame. Maneuverability at 76 keeps it reactive at the net, and comfort at 72 is adequate for regular match sessions. A balanced, reliable all-court performer that rewards smart play over raw power. PRR score: 84/100.

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