Nox ML10 Pro Cup Rough Surface 2025 Padel Racket

Padelful scored both, and last season's version comes out slightly ahead overall: 8.6 for the 2025 Rough Surface Edition. The biggest differences are in the hand. The 2025 rates 8.7 for manoeuvrability against 7.4 for the 2027 Pro Cup Rough, and 7.9 for power against 7.0. The 2027 claws back a little on rebound and sweet spot, and control is almost identical at 9.1 and 9.0.

So if you want quick hands at the net and a touch more bite on the bandeja, the 2025 is the better racket on paper. If you want the softest, most forgiving feel and the aluminised silver face Nox fitted for 2027, buy the newer one.

In 2025 Nox sold the Pro Cup with a smooth face as well as this rough one, and Padelful's scores for the pair are close: 8.6 overall for the Rough Surface and 8.5 for the smooth. The texture buys a little handling (8.7 against 8.4) and gives up a little rebound (8.3 against 8.6). Padelful's reviewer singles out the rough surface as a standout feature, saying the extra spin helps significantly.

If you slice your returns, play a lot of víboras or like the ball to stay low after the bounce, the rough face is worth having. If you hit flatter, you'd barely notice it.

Padelful's verdict is short and positive: excellent control, a generous sweet spot and easy handling all over the court, with power described as sufficient. That last word is doing honest work. This is not a racket that finishes points on its own; it keeps you in rallies, puts the ball where you want it and lets you win with placement.

Because it's round with a low balance, it forgives off-centre hits and gets back into position quickly after a defensive dig, which is exactly what most improving club players need.

Improvers and intermediates who defend from the back, like to slice and want a forgiving round racket without paying for this season's model. It's also a smart spare for anyone who already plays a Pro Cup. Our control padel rackets page compares round rackets across brands, and the padel racket sale explains how last season's editions compare with the current ones.

Textured faces wear smoother with play, so wipe the face after damp sessions, store the racket in a cover and keep it off the floor of the car. A racket protector saves the frame on low defensive balls, and the Nox Custom Grip or any wrap from our padel grips page keeps your hold secure.

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 or any padel bag, and play in padel shoes made for sand-filled turf. If you're still deciding, the full padel racket range and our guide to choosing a padel racket will help.