NOX X-Foam JMA 16mm Pickleball Racket

The NOX X-Foam JMA 16 mm Pickleball Racket is a balanced, highly versatile paddle developed in collaboration with pro player Jhonnatan Medina Alvarez, renowned for his tactical intelligence and tempo control. Engineered for all-court players who prioritize touch, rapid adaptability, and strategic placement, the JMA combines a plush 16 mm core with a wider hybrid shape to deliver forgiving playability across every zone of the court.

Hybrid Shape Geometry & Forgiving Sweet Spot

Unlike traditional elongated paddles, the JMA features a hybrid length and width profile (16.25 in x 7.75 in) paired with a maneuverable 5.02-inch grip length. With an impressive Twist Weight of 6.75 and a low Swing Weight of 110.7, this shape delivers outstanding torsional stability, a generous sweet spot, and lightning-fast hand speed during quick hand battles at the kitchen line.

Gen4 X-Foam 16 mm Core & Precise Touch

At the core of the paddle is NOX’s Gen4 X-Foam matrix, engineered to dampen harsh vibrations while retaining clean ball feedback. The 16 mm core thickness prolongs ball contact time, allowing for pinpoint accuracy on dinks, resets, and third-shot drops, while still storing kinetic energy for crisp punch volleys and drives.

Textured T700 Raw Carbon Surface & Spin Performance

The face is built with high-grade textured T700 Raw Carbon Fiber, providing maximum surface friction for spin-heavy serves, aggressive rolls, and slice returns. This grit surface gives tactical players complete control over ball trajectory and pace.

Key Technologies and Features

• Jhonnatan Medina Alvarez Signature Model: Co-developed for tactical, all-court players who control match tempo
• Gen4 X-Foam 16 mm Core: Provides plush vibration dampening, extended dwell time, and precise touch
• Hybrid Shape Geometry (16.25″ x 7.75″): Balances court reach with maximum forgiveness and a wide sweet spot
• Textured T700 Raw Carbon Surface: Premium raw carbon face grabs the ball for heavy topspin and slice control
• Low Swing Weight (110.7): Delivers exceptionally fast hand speed for net reflexes and fast counter-attacks
• High Twist Weight (6.75): Superior off-center stability minimizes paddle twisting on defensive resets
• Dual Tournament Certified: Fully USAP (USAPA) and UPA-A approved for sanctioned tournament competition

Specifications

• Product type: Pickleball Paddle / Racket
• Brand: NOX
• Model: X-Foam JMA 16 mm
• Signature Player: Jhonnatan Medina Alvarez
• Surface Material: Textured T700 Raw Carbon Fiber
• Core Type: Gen4 X-Foam (16 mm)
• Core Thickness: 16 mm
• Average Weight: 8.1 oz (± 0.1 oz) / 230 g (± 5 g)
• Paddle Length: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)
• Paddle Width: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)
• Grip Length: 5.02 in (12.75 cm)
• Grip Circumference: 4.125 in
• Swing Weight: 110.7 (±0.5)
• Twist Weight: 6.75 (±0.08)
• Certifications: USAP (USAPA) Certified, UPA-A Certified
• Primary Playstyle: Tactical Control, Versatile All-Court, Spin & Reset Accuracy