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Racket comparison · 2026

Nox X Auro vs Royal Padel Whip Polietileno

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

Nox X Auro
Nox

Nox X Auro

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PRR
Royal Padel

Royal Padel Whip Polietileno

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PRR verdict

Royal Padel Whip Polietileno wins by 10 points

Royal Padel Whip Polietileno scores 83/100 against 73/100 for the Nox X Auro. Its biggest edge is power (+19). The Nox X Auro answers back on maneuverability (+11).

Score breakdown
Nox X Auro
Royal Padel Whip Polietileno
Overall
73/100
83/100Best
Control
75Best
73
Power
63
82Best
Sweet spot
77Best
70
Maneuverability
77Best
66
Comfort
75Best
72
Specs
Nox X Auro
Royal Padel Whip Polietileno
Shape
Round
Round
Balance
Head-light
Weight
360–375 g
Core
HR3
Face material
Fibreglass
Fibreglass
Level
Intermediate
Beginner
Playing style
Control
Control
Nox X Auro

The X Auro 2026 is Nox's budget control offer: an HR3 core in a 365 g build scoring control 75 with kind terms (comfort 75, tolerance 77) and prompt handling (77). Power 63 states the brief. Face documentation is incomplete. Value 82 is excellent. The HR3 core's absorption suits the placement game perfectly: blocks die, lobs obey, arms survive. Alongside the Equation family, the X Auro completes Nox's quiet domination of the sensible end of the market: kind, competent, absurdly priced. Placement-first improvers should shortlist it with the Equation Soft.

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Royal Padel Whip Polietileno

The Royal Padel Whip Polietileno 2026 is a comfort-forward frame with a polyethylene core that absorbs impact and reduces vibration across long sessions. Power at 82 and control at 73 describe a frame that can generate pace on overheads while remaining approachable for intermediate players. Comfort at 72 is solid. Maneuverability at 66 is the trade-off: net reactions require early positioning. PRR score: 83/100.

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