NOX Genius 18K Agustín Tapia 2027 Padel Racket

Note: This item is available for pre-order. Shipping will begin on October 20th.

The Nox AT10 Genius 18K Agustin Tapia 2027 Padel Racket is the evolution of the most recognisable mould in professional padel. With a more aerodynamic and better-balanced design than its predecessor, the 2027 edition of the racket of El Mozart has been engineered for every advanced player who refuses to give up a single metre of the court. Built around the same core identity that has made the AT10 Genius line one of the most respected and trusted on the professional circuit, the 2027 brings meaningful improvements in aerodynamics, vibration management, and balance customisation to create a racket that is more complete, more refined, and more responsive than anything in the AT10 Genius history.

Material and Construction

The hitting face is constructed from Carbon Fiber 18K Alum, an 18K aluminised carbon material that provides a solid yet comfortable feel at the moment of contact. The aluminised composition delivers more homogeneous and consistent performance across varying temperature conditions on court, ensuring the racket behaves predictably and reliably regardless of the playing environment or climate. This material provides a solid and connected impact sensation with excellent ball output, supporting the all-round playing style with a face that performs consistently across both aggressive attacking plays and more controlled defensive and transitional situations.

The internal core uses MLD Black EVA, a multi-layered rubber construction featuring different densities across its layers to optimise ball rebound and response based on the type of shot being played. The varying densities deliver greater tolerance and comfortable control on lower-speed defensive shots while producing decisive and explosive power on smashes and aggressive aerial plays, allowing the core to adapt its character dynamically to the full range of demands that all-round professional padel presents across every match.

The carbon frame provides structural rigidity and durability throughout the perimeter of the racket, ensuring the AT10 Genius 2027 maintains its structural integrity and performance consistency across intensive professional competitive use over time.

Performance Benefits

The teardrop shape positions the 2027 AT10 Genius as an all-round racket, balancing offensive power and defensive control in a geometry that performs equally well across all phases of the game. The medium-hard feel ensures the racket communicates directly and precisely on every shot, giving advanced and professional players the feedback needed to execute with authority whether building from the back of the court, transitioning through the middle, or finishing aggressively at the net. At 360-375g and 38mm thick, the AT10 Genius 2027 sits in the professional weight range for an all-round racket, providing the structural presence needed for stable and powerful shot making without sacrificing the manoeuvrability and reactivity that the modern all-round padel game demands.

Technology Explanation

The new VCS anti-vibration system is one of the most significant upgrades in the 2027 edition. This advanced vibration control system filters 60 percent more of the vibrations reaching the arm compared with the previous generation AT10 Genius, delivering a meaningful improvement in playing comfort and arm protection across long and intensive competitive sessions. This level of vibration reduction significantly reduces the cumulative physical stress on the arm, wrist, and elbow during extended match play, making the 2027 a more comfortable and protective choice for professional players who compete frequently and intensively.

Dual Spin is the defining surface technology of this edition, combining two distinct texturing techniques applied across the full face of the racket. The 3D texture relief and silica sand finish are applied together, creating a dual-layer rough surface that enhances control and makes it significantly easier for players to generate spin across all shot types. This combination of surface textures produces more pronounced ball rotation on smashes, drives, slices, and volleys, adding tactical variety and additional difficulty for opponents across every phase of play.

The EOS Tunnel has been redesigned for the 2027 edition with improved aerodynamic efficiency, integrating lateral perforations into the shaft that reduce air resistance during the swing, increase manoeuvrability, and optimise weight distribution across the frame, making the racket faster, more agile, and more precise on every shot. The more aerodynamically efficient design of the 2027 EOS Tunnel is one of the key engineering improvements that distinguishes this generation from its predecessor.

The Weight Balance system is an interchangeable counterweight system that includes easy-to-fit weight plates allowing players to adjust the balance and total weight of the racket to suit their personal playing preferences and style. This balance customisation gives each player the ability to tune the AT10 Genius 2027 to their specific technical needs and match demands, making it a more personalised and adaptable professional tool.

Design

The AT10 Genius 18K Agustin Tapia 2027 carries the unmistakable identity of El Mozart and the AT10 Genius legacy, reflecting a player who plays with artistry, intelligence, and the intensity of a professional who gives up nothing on any court he steps onto. It is a racket designed for players who share that same competitive drive and who want the most complete and refined version of the AT10 Genius in their hands on every point.

Key Technologies and Features

• 18K Alum Carbon face for solid comfortable and temperature-consistent performance
• MLD Black EVA multi-layered core for power on smashes and control in defence
• New VCS anti-vibration system filtering 60 percent more vibration than the previous generation
• Dual Spin surface combining 3D texture and silica sand for enhanced control and spin generation
• Redesigned EOS Tunnel with improved aerodynamic efficiency for faster and more agile handling
• Weight Balance interchangeable counterweight system for personalised balance adjustment
• Carbon frame for structural rigidity and long-term durability
• Teardrop shape for genuine all-round performance
• Medium-hard feel for direct precise and responsive shot feedback

Specifications

• Product type: Padel Racket
• Shape: Teardrop
• Weight: 360-375g
• Width: 38mm
• Frame: Carbon
• Face: Carbon Fiber 18K Alum
• Core: MLD Black EVA
• Surface: Dual Spin
• Feel: Medium-Hard
• Level: Professional
• Style: All-Round
• Player: Agustin Tapia
• Technologies: 18K Alum Carbon, MLD Black EVA, VCS Anti-Vibration System, Dual Spin, EOS Tunnel, Weight Balance
• Collection: Nox AT10 Genius 18K 2027

CARBON 18K ALUM

18K aluminized carbon, which provides a sense of solidity and comfort, as well as more consistent performance in response to temperature changes.

VCS

The VCS system features a high-performance elastomer bonded to the entire inner surface of the handle, creating a cushioning barrier designed to reduce the transmission of impacts and vibrations during play.

EXCLUSIVE COVER

Limited units of Agustín Tapia’s racket include an exclusive cover, designed as a tribute to his iconic nickname: “The Mozart of Catamarca.”