Nox AT10 Genius Ultralight 2026 Padel Racket

Light enough to change who can play it. At 310 to 325 g it sits about 40 g under the AT10 Pro Cup Soft and the Genius 18K Alum, both 360 to 375 g, yet it keeps the full-size teardrop shape. Totalpadel describes it as a standard-size racket for young players and for adults who want less strain, with a grip suited to smaller hands.

That's the point of it. A teenager gets a grown-up racket without a grown-up weight, and an adult who tires late in a session can keep their technique together for longer.

Quick and lively. Padelful scores it 9.5 for manoeuvrability and 9.5 for rebound, with 9.0 for the sweet spot and 8.2 for control. Its listed strengths are quick handling in net exchanges, a forgiving fibreglass response on off-centre hits, and easy defensive blocks and lobs.

Power is 5.5, and the weaknesses follow from that: limited smash power, a lively face that can over-carry blocks, and not much weight behind attacking volleys. If your game is built on finishing at the net, this isn't it. If it's built on getting everything back, it's a very good partner.

Nox's other light rackets are the round entry models. The X-Hero is 350 to 360 g with a soft white HR3 core, and the X-One Silhouette is 350 to 365 g with an oversized round head. Both are heavier than the Ultralight and, on Padelful's numbers, a long way behind it on handling and rebound.

For children still under about 155 cm, our kids padel racket guide lists the junior rackets, including the junior listing of this same Ultralight and the smaller Genius Junior.

Teenagers of roughly 14 and up who are tall enough for a full-size racket, smaller adults, and players easing back into the game who want less load on the arm. Retailers also recommend it for players in a recovery period. We'd add one more group: anyone who plays long social sessions and finds their swing falls apart in the last half-hour.

Our women's padel rackets page lines it up with other light frames, and beginner padel rackets covers first rackets across brands.

A light racket feels even lighter with a slick handle, so add a fresh overgrip; each one adds about 4 to 5 g at the handle, which also calms the head a little. The Nox Custom Grip matches the brand, and our padel grips page covers the alternatives. Fit a racket protector before the first session.

A tube of Nox Nerbo suits club play; see the padel balls guide for how long a tube lasts. Pair it with proper padel shoes and a padel bag, and see the full padel racket range or our guide to choosing a padel racket if you're still weighing it up.