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Nox At10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia vs Wilson Defy V1 LS Special Edition

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Best
Nox At10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia
Nox

Nox At10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia

93
Wilson Defy V1 LS Special Edition
Wilson

Wilson Defy V1 LS Special Edition

80
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 Wilson Defy V1 LS Special Edition. Its biggest edge is power (+10). The Wilson Defy V1 LS Special Edition answers back on sweet spot (+10). On price, the Wilson Defy V1 LS Special Edition is currently €28 cheaper.

Score breakdown
Nox At10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia
Wilson Defy V1 LS Special Edition
Overall
93/100Best
80/100
Control
84Best
80
Power
88Best
78
Sweet spot
68
78Best
Maneuverability
76
82Best
Comfort
70
78Best
Specs
Nox At10 Genius 18K Alum By Agustin Tapia
Wilson Defy V1 LS Special Edition
Shape
Teardrop
Round
Balance
Even
Weight
360–375 g
Core
Black EVA
Face material
Carbon 18K
Level
Professional
Intermediate
Playing style
Power
Versatile
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.

238at PadelProShopReview & prices
Wilson Defy V1 LS Special Edition

The Defy LS trims weight to 355g and keeps the diamond shape's power intent but with a lower balance point, giving noticeably faster racket-head speed than the standard Defy V1. Sharp Hole Technology and the Duo Grid Pattern carry over from the full Defy line for added bite and spin. PRR score: 80/100.

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