Nox ML10 Pro Cup Silver 2027 Padel Racket

Nox makes three Pro Cups for 2027 from one mould, and the names don't help. The ML10 Pro Cup Coorp is the classic, smooth-faced version most people mean when they say "Pro Cup". The ML10 Pro Cup Rough adds a textured face for spin. The Silver keeps a smooth face and takes roughly ten grams out of the frame.

Ten grams doesn't sound like much on a scale. On court it's the difference between a volley you reach comfortably and one you arrive at a fraction late, especially for a player whose swing tires in the last half-hour of a ninety-minute booking.

Calm is the word. The round head puts a big, central sweet spot where an improving player actually makes contact, and Padelful scores it 9.0 there, with 8.8 for rebound: lobs and defensive balls from the back glass travel deep without much effort. Placement on the bandeja is tidy too.

Against the Rough, the Silver gives up a little control (8.5 against 9.0) and a fraction of power, and gains quicker hands, 8.3 for manoeuvrability against 7.4. That trade is the whole point of the racket.

Smashes are its weak spot. A flat overhead lacks the punch to finish points, and because the face is smooth, a víbora won't bite the way it does off the Rough. You'll win points with position and patience rather than winners, which suits plenty of club doubles and frustrates anyone who likes to hit through the ball.

Buy it if you've played for a season or two, you like the idea of a control racket, and a 365 g frame feels like hard work. It's a sensible step up from a first racket for many women and for lighter or older players, and a good second racket for a right-side player who defends. Shops list it for men and women alike; the weight, not the label, is what matters.

Our honest view: if you're choosing between this and the Coorp and you can't decide, hold both if you get the chance. The one that still feels light after a few minutes of shadow swings is your answer.

A light racket feels lighter still with a slick handle, so start with a fresh overgrip; the Nox Custom Grip is the brand's own, and the padel grips page compares tacky and dry wraps. Each overgrip adds about 4 to 5 g at the handle, which nudges the balance further towards your hand.

Fit a frame protector before the first session, because round rackets get dragged off the floor more than most. For balls, a tube of Nox Nerbo suits club play, and the padel balls guide covers how long a tube lasts. Carry it in the ML10 Team backpack, and pick padel shoes with a sole made for sand-filled turf, such as Lamperti's own ML10 Hexa shoes.

Want to compare more widely? The control padel rackets page lines up every round frame we stock, women's padel rackets covers the light editions from other brands, and the full padel racket range has everything else. If you're still settling on a shape, read our guide to choosing a padel racket.