“The 2024 Genius 18K is two seasons old now, which makes it the thinking player's route into Tapia's range: the Black EVA core and 18K carbon face still give that dense, connected AT10 strike, and the even balance keeps everything obedient.”
Overall it sits in the top 5% of 1,000 rackets we’ve tested — its control score ranks in the top 13%.
Power
Very High85
Control
Very High80
Maneuverability
High74
Sweet Spot
Good68
Comfort
High70
Value
High78
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Power
Control
Maneuverability
Comfort
Sweet Spot
Value
PRR Score
89PRR Score
Inside the frame
What's inside
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Face weaveCarbon 18K
Carbon fibre weave density of the hitting face.
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CoreBlack EVA
Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.
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ShapeRound
Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.
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SurfaceCarbon 18K
The texture of the outer face.
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BalanceEven-balance
Balance point determines power vs. control trade-off.
Our verdict
The 2024 Genius 18K is two seasons old now, which makes it the thinking player's route into Tapia's range: the Black EVA core and 18K carbon face still give that dense, connected AT10 strike, and the even balance keeps everything obedient. Power 85 finishes at club level, control 80 holds the rest together, and comfort 70 is reasonable for the class. Tolerance 68 asks for decent contact without being cruel about it. At value 78 with run-out pricing, it is one of the best pound-for-pound buys in the attacking bracket, provided you can still find your weight in stock.
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Full specification
AttackerResponsive
Shape
Round
Face weave
Carbon 18K
Core
Black EVA
Balance
Even
Level
Intermediate
Playing style
Power
Year
2024
The series story
NOX AT10 Genius
Agustín Tapia's signature line
The NOX AT10 Genius is Agustín Tapia's signature line and NOX's flagship family. We have tested more AT10 variants than almost any other series in our database, across three distinct generations, and what strikes us every time is how consistent the identity stays: a teardrop shape that lets you construct points patiently from the back-court and through the glass, yet loads up genuine finishing pace the moment you step forward and accelerate into a smash or vibora.
The AT10 splits by construction rather than purely by year, which is unusual for a flagship line. The 18K carbon editions are the stiffest and most precise frames in the range, built for players who want to feel exactly where the ball is going at the net. The 12K editions soften the response without losing the shape's natural poise, giving forgiveness on off-centre contacts while keeping the same attacking intent. The Attack editions push the balance point higher for players whose game is built around finishing points overhead. All three threads have run through every generation since 2024, and all three received updated layups in 2025 before the Alum construction arrived across the board in 2026.
The 2026 Alum generation is where the series reaches its current peak. The AT10 Genius 18K Alum scores PRR 93 with us, the best we have given any NOX racket. The Attack 18K Alum sits one point behind at PRR 92. The 2025 18K refresh already pushed to PRR 91, a clear step up from the 2024 originals, which both scored in the high 80s. Each generation is a meaningful improvement on the last, and that consistency of direction is what makes this family stand out in a crowded market.
Which one should you buy?
For most attacking players who are composed under pressure and ready to commit to precise placement at the net, the 2026 AT10 Genius 18K Alum is the clear pick. PRR 93 puts it among the highest-scoring rackets we have tested outright. If your game is built specifically around finishing points overhead and you want extra swing weight on a bandeja or smash, the Attack 18K Alum at PRR 92 is worth testing back to back. When 2025 stock drops in price, the 18K at PRR 91 becomes outstanding value. The 2024 editions, both scoring in the high 80s, are worth picking up at a discount if you are building your game or want a first taste of the AT10 feel without the premium outlay.
The 12K variants at any generation are the ones we recommend to players earlier in their development or anyone who wants more forgiveness on off-centre contacts. You give up some stiffness and punch, but the shape still lets you work through the glass and attack when the opening comes. The Attack editions suit a narrower profile: they reward players who already spend most of their time at the net and are happy trading back-court control for extra bite when they unload. If that is not your game yet, start with the 18K or 12K. Come back to the Attack when your court position and instincts have caught up.
Two seasons old and all the better for it on price: the dense, connected strike that made this line famous is intact, and the even balance suits all-court, attack-when-ready padel rather than blind aggression. It's dependable, not just exciting. Stock is thinning — weight and grip options are limited — the strike is still firm for sensitive arms, and newer versions hit noticeably harder if pace is everything.
