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Nox Equation Hard Advanced vs Nox Equation Soft Advanced

Head-to-head on PRR scores, specs, and live prices — independently tested with the same methodology. Updated daily.

Nox Equation Hard Advanced
Nox

Nox Equation Hard Advanced

Nox Equation Soft Advanced
Nox

Nox Equation Soft Advanced

PRR verdict

Too close to call on score alone

Both rackets score 75/100 in PRR testing, so the right pick comes down to feel and spec. Its biggest edge is power (+6). The Nox Equation Soft Advanced answers back on control (+4). On price, the Nox Equation Hard Advanced is currently €14 cheaper.

Score breakdown
Nox Equation Hard Advanced
Nox Equation Soft Advanced
Overall
75/100
75/100
Control
70
74Best
Power
74Best
68
Sweet spot
70
74Best
Maneuverability
72
73Best
Comfort
70
73Best
Specs
Nox Equation Hard Advanced
Nox Equation Soft Advanced
Shape
Round
Round
Balance
Even
Even
Weight
360–375 g
Core
HR3
HR3 EVA
Face material
Carbon / Fibreglass
Carbon / Fibreglass
Level
Intermediate
Intermediate
Playing style
Power
Power
Nox Equation Hard Advanced

The Equation Hard Advanced rounds out Nox's entry platform with the best arithmetic of the family: value 85 for the HR3 core under a carbon-fibreglass face, scoring the familiar 74/70 split with civil terms (comfort 70, tolerance 70) and prompt handling (72). Weight documentation is incomplete on this listing, so verify against the documented spread. The Equation family's verdict is collective by now: kind or keen, every edition embarrasses pricier mid-market frames, and the correct purchase is whichever edition and weight fits your hand at the week's best price. This one is frequently that answer.

85at PadelProShopReview & prices
Nox Equation Soft Advanced

The Equation Soft Advanced is Nox's kindness equation solved for value: 84 on our scale, for an HR3 core under a carbon-fibreglass face in a 360 to 375 g spread, scoring control 74 with comfort 73 and tolerance 74. Power 68 states the gentle brief. Handling stays prompt (73). Weight options at this money remain rare and welcome. For improvers, arm-managers and placement-first players who want Nox construction at entry arithmetic, the Equation Soft is among the segment's most complete offers. The Hard edition adds bite for the same excellent money.

98at PadelProShopReview & prices

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