Nox At10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia vs Softee Jackal

“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.”

“The Jackal is the keener of Softee's documented budget pair: the same 355 to 365 g Soft EVA and fibreglass recipe as the Phantom, tuned a notch toward attack (power 70) with slightly firmer terms (comfort 67, tolerance 66). Value 76 matches its sibling. The choice between them is temperament at identical arithmetic: the Phantom accompanies, the Jackal presses. Both carry the brand's virtues (documentation, honesty, fair pricing) and its limitation (benchmarks that outscore them). Buy whichever suits the swing, at the week's better price.”

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