Padel brand guide
NOX
The Barcelona brand behind Agustín Tapia, half of the men's world No. 1 pair.
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Rackets
Which NOX racket is right for you?
For 2027 NOX dropped the AT10 and EA10 prefixes, so Tapia's racket is now simply the Genius. The 2026 AT10 versions are still in shops and much cheaper.
NOX Genius 18K Alum 2027
Agustín Tapia’s racket
NOX AT10 Genius 18K 2026
Agustín Tapia’s racket
NOX Ventus Hybrid 12K Xtrem 2027
Edu Alonso’s racket
NOX ML10 Ventus Control 3K 2026
Miguel Lamperti’s racket
NOX X-One 2026
RacketShoes, balls and bags
What else does NOX make?
Shoes
Yes, NOX makes padel shoes. The AT10 Lux, AT10 Pro, ML10 Hexa and Nerbo are the current models, and NOX says they are certified by INESCOP, a Spanish footwear technology institute.
Our padel shoe guide
Balls and bags
NOX makes the Pro Titanium, Nerbo and Nerbo+ Speed balls.
NOX bags come in Pro, Luxury and Street lines, from compact backpacks to full racket bags.
Our padel ball guide
Half of the men's world No. 1 pair plays with a NOX. The other half plays with a HEAD.
Players
Which pros play with NOX?
Sponsorships as of October 2026. Players change brands often, usually at the end of the season, so we check this list each year.
World No. 1 with Arturo Coello. Plays the Genius.
Buy the Genius 18K Alum 2027: £332.27 at Padel NuestroPhoto: NOX
Signed for 2026. Plays the Ventus Hybrid.
Buy the Ventus Hybrid 12K Xtrem 2027: £298.18 at Padel NuestroPhoto: NOX
Joined from HEAD in 2026. Plays the Ventus Attack.
Buy the Ventus Attack 12K Xtrem 2027: £298.18 at Padel NuestroPhoto: NOX
Known as 'La Vikinga'. Plays the Ventus Control 12K.
Buy the Ventus 12K 2027: £255.58 at Padel NuestroPhoto: NOX
Final season in 2026. Plays the Ventus Control 3K.
Buy the ML10 Ventus Control 3K 2026: £159.30 at Padel NuestroPhoto: NOXFAQ
NOX questions, answered
Is NOX good for beginners?
Yes. The X-One is a round, forgiving racket and was £57.90 at Padel Nuestro when we checked on 2 October 2026. The Ventus Control 3K is a good next step.
What happened to the AT10?
NOX renamed its 2027 rackets, so the AT10 Genius is now just the Genius. The 2026 AT10 models are still on sale at lower prices.
Which racket does Agustín Tapia use?
Tapia plays with the NOX Genius. He won the 2026 Cancún P2 with the AT10 Genius 18K, and fronts the 2027 Genius 18K Alum.
Who owns NOX?
NOX was founded by Jesús Ballvé, who is still CEO. Oakley Capital invested in October 2025, with Ballvé keeping a significant stake.
Where can I buy NOX in the UK?
Padel Nuestro and Padel Market both stock NOX and deliver to the UK. Prices on this page were checked on 2 October 2026.
Try before you buy
Test a NOX racket at a club near you
Many clubs hire out rackets, so you can feel the difference between brands before you spend £150 or more on one.
