Bullpadel vs NOX comes down to shape and playing style, with Head the third option for power. The NOX AT10 Genius 18K Alum 2026 is a teardrop all-rounder at £194.21. Bullpadel leans towards diamond attacking rackets such as the Vertex 05 2027 at £295.57, with last season’s Vertex 05 2026 down to £188.99. The Head Coello Pro 2026, the racket of joint world No. 1 Arturo Coello, is a 370 g power diamond at £185.77. Choose NOX for all-court play and Bullpadel or Head to attack. Last updated: October 2026.
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Bullpadel vs NOX vs Head at a glance
Bullpadel, NOX and Head each make rackets for every level, but their flagship rackets point in different directions. The table compares each brand’s headline racket on UK prices checked on 13 October 2026. For our ranking across every brand, see the best padel rackets guide.
| Brand | Flagship racket | Shape, weight, balance | UK price, October 2026 | Best for | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullpadel | Vertex 05 2027 (Juan Tello) | Diamond, 365 to 375 g, about 25.5 cm | £295.57 (Vertex 05 2026: £188.99) | Attacking players who want a choice of shapes | Check price |
| NOX | AT10 Genius 18K Alum 2026 (Agustin Tapia) | Teardrop, 360 to 375 g, adjustable | £194.21 | All-round players | Check price |
| Head | Coello Pro 2026 (Arturo Coello) | Diamond, 370 g, high | £185.77 | Power at a lower price | Check price |
- Choose NOX if you want one teardrop racket for attack and defence.
- Choose Bullpadel for an attacking diamond, with geometric and hybrid options in the 2027 line.
- Choose Head for a power diamond for less.
Is Bullpadel or NOX better?
Neither brand is better overall: NOX is the stronger pick for all-round players and Bullpadel for players who want a specific shape. The NOX flagship is the AT10 line for Agustin Tapia, joint No. 1 with Arturo Coello in the FIP ranking of 12 October 2026, a teardrop with an adjustable balance.
Bullpadel leans towards diamond attacking rackets. Its 2027 line includes the diamond Vertex 05, Hack 05, Icon and Pearl, the geometric XPLO 02 and the hybrid Neuron 02 for Fede Chingotto, ranked joint No. 3. Pick the shape first and the brand second; our guide to choosing a padel racket explains how.
Timing matters in October 2026, because both brands have moved on to 2027 models. The Bullpadel 2027 rackets we priced cost £219.55 to £295.57 at Padel Nuestro, so last season’s Vertex 05 2026 is down to £188.99 at Padel Market. NOX’s Genius 18K Alum 2027 is £329.35 on pre-order, and the AT10 2026 has dropped to £194.21.
Is the NOX AT10 better than the Bullpadel Vertex?
The NOX AT10 is the better racket for all-court play and the Bullpadel Vertex is better for players who attack. The NOX AT10 Genius 18K Alum 2026 is a 360 to 375 g teardrop with an 18K Alum carbon face, an MLD Black EVA core and a Dual Spin surface. Its 2 g and 4 g counterweights shift the balance.
The Bullpadel Vertex 05 2027 is a diamond with an X-Tend Carbon 12K face, a MultiEVA core, a 530 cm² hitting surface and a balance of about 25.5 cm. It weighs 365 to 375 g, has a medium feel and is listed for professional players.
On price, the AT10 2026 at £194.21 and the Vertex 05 2026 at £188.99 are close, and both are last season’s models. Our best NOX padel rackets guide compares that range.
Which racket has more power, Bullpadel or NOX?
Bullpadel has more power-focused rackets than NOX in the ranges we priced, led by the Bullpadel XPLO 02 2027. Made for Martin Di Nenno, it is a geometric racket with a high balance of about 27 cm and an intermediate-hard feel, listed for maximum power, at £278.67 at Padel Nuestro.
The NOX power option is the AT10 Genius Attack 18K Alum 2026, the high-balance diamond version of Tapia’s racket with an 18K aluminised carbon face. It costs £184.99 at Padel Market, down from £308.99.
Head belongs in the power conversation too: the Head Coello Pro 2026 is a 370 g high-balance diamond with a Power Foam core and an Extreme Spin rough surface. Our best padel rackets for power ranks more options.
Is Head a good padel racket brand compared to Bullpadel?
Yes, Head is a strong alternative to Bullpadel, and in October 2026 its flagship costs less. Head builds its padel range around Arturo Coello, joint No. 1 with Agustin Tapia in the FIP men’s ranking of 12 October 2026 on 19,840 points.
The Head 2026 Coello range runs from the Coello Pro and Coello Motion to the Coello Vibe, Team and Junior. At Padel Nuestro the Coello Pro 2026 is £185.77, down from £295.57, and the fibreglass Coello Team 2026 is £137.63.
Head also covers control players. The Head Radical Pro 2026 is a 370 g teardrop with a medium balance and a Control Foam core, at £147.99 at Padel Market, down from £207.99. The closest Bullpadel is the Neuron 02 2027, a lower-balance hybrid with a hard, dry feel, at £287.12 at Padel Nuestro. See our best Head padel rackets.
Are NOX rackets suitable for beginners or should I start with something else?
Most NOX rackets in this comparison are listed for intermediate to professional players, so a true beginner is usually better off with a cheaper, softer racket. A softer NOX option we priced is the ML10 Pro Cup Coorp 2027, a round fibreglass racket with an HR3 core and a soft, comfortable feel, at £129.99 at Padel Market.
Head has the clearer entry point under £80. The Head Evo Extreme, listed as the 2026 model at Padel Market, is a beginner teardrop with a fibreglass face and a soft foam core, at £61.99 there, down from £78.99.
Is the Bullpadel Vertex harder to use?
Yes, the Bullpadel Vertex is harder to use than a round or teardrop racket, because it is a diamond built for attacking play. The Vertex 05 2027 weighs 365 to 375 g and is listed for professional level, so it suits players with a fast, clean swing more than newer players.
The 2027 Vertex should be easier to handle than the 2026 model, which had a high balance. Its balance sits at about 25.5 cm, described by the retailer as moderate, with a medium feel.
For a friendlier Vertex, the Bullpadel Vertex 04 Light X Series 2026 is a Padel Market exclusive built for power with control and listed for advanced and intermediate players. It costs £129.99, down from £207.99. Our best Bullpadel rackets guide compares the rest of the range.
Which racket to buy: our Bullpadel, NOX and Head picks
These five rackets cover the main choices across the three brands, with UK prices checked on 13 October 2026. At least two are last season’s models, which helps explain the discounts. Then find a court in our padel club directory.
NOX AT10 Genius 18K Alum 2026, best all-rounder
The NOX AT10 Genius 18K Alum 2026 is Agustin Tapia’s teardrop and arguably the most versatile of the three flagships, with a balance you can set for control or power.
What you get: teardrop, 360 to 375 g, 38 mm profile, 18K Alum carbon face, MLD Black EVA core, Dual Spin surface, 2 g and 4 g counterweights.
Price and where to buy: £194.21 at Padel Nuestro, down from £329.35. This is last season’s model; the NOX Genius 18K Alum by Agustin Tapia 2027 is £329.35 on pre-order.
Who it is for: advanced and professional players who want one racket for attack and defence.
- teardrop
- 360 to 375 g
- 38 mm profile
Best for: advanced and professional players who want one racket for attack and defence
£194.21 at Padel Nuestro, October 2026
Check price at Padel NuestroHead Coello Pro 2026, best for power
The Head Coello Pro 2026 is Arturo Coello’s high-balance diamond and the cheapest current-season flagship in this comparison.
What you get: diamond, 370 g, high balance, Carbon Hybrid face of carbon and glass fibre, Power Foam core, Auxetic 2.0, Extreme Spin rough surface.
Price and where to buy: £185.77 at Padel Nuestro, down from £295.57.
Who it is for: advanced and professional players who win points with the smash.
- diamond
- 370 g
- high balance
Best for: advanced and professional players who win points with the smash
£185.77 at Padel Nuestro, October 2026
Check price at Padel NuestroBullpadel Vertex 05 2026, best Bullpadel value
The Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026 is Juan Tello’s diamond from last season, discounted now the 2027 version is in shops, with a higher balance than the new model.
What you get: diamond, 365 to 375 g, high balance, X-Tend Carbon 12K face, triple-density MultiEVA core, Top Spin rough surface.
Price and where to buy: £188.99 at Padel Market, down from £291.99. This is last season’s model; the Vertex 05 2027 costs £295.57 at Padel Nuestro.
Who it is for: attacking players who want a Bullpadel diamond without paying 2027 prices.
- diamond
- 365 to 375 g
- high balance
Best for: attacking players who want a Bullpadel diamond without paying 2027 prices
£188.99 at Padel Market, October 2026
Check price at Padel MarketNOX ML10 Ventus Control 3K 2026, best for control
The NOX ML10 Ventus Control 3K 2026 is Miguel Lamperti’s round control racket and, on its specs, the most forgiving carbon racket in this guide.
What you get: round, 355 to 370 g, low-mid balance, 38 mm profile, 3K carbon face, Soft EVA core.
Price and where to buy: £160.99 at Padel Market, down from £291.99.
Who it is for: intermediate and advanced players who build points from the back.
- round
- 355 to 370 g
- low-mid balance
Best for: intermediate and advanced players who build points from the back
£160.99 at Padel Market, October 2026
Check price at Padel MarketHead Evo Extreme 2026, best for beginners
The Head Evo Extreme is a beginner teardrop and the cheapest in-stock racket of the three brands in our price check. Padel Market sells it as the 2026 model, but its listing dates from September 2025 and its photos show the 2025 design.
What you get: teardrop, 355 to 365 g, medium balance, 38 mm profile, fibreglass face, soft foam core.
Price and where to buy: £61.99 at Padel Market, down from £78.99.
Who it is for: new players buying a first racket of their own.
- teardrop
- 355 to 365 g
- medium balance
Best for: new players buying a first racket of their own
£61.99 at Padel Market, October 2026
Check price at Padel MarketBullpadel vs NOX vs Head FAQ
Which racket is better for intermediate players?
For most intermediate players, the NOX ML10 Ventus Control 3K 2026 or the Head Coello Team 2026 suits better than a pro diamond. The NOX is round with a low-mid balance, at £160.99 at Padel Market. The Head is a 360 g fibreglass diamond at £137.63 at Padel Nuestro.
Do professional players actually use these rackets, or is it just marketing?
Each flagship is sold as a named player’s model: Arturo Coello’s Head Coello Pro 2026, Agustin Tapia’s NOX AT10 Genius 18K Alum 2026 and Bea Gonzalez’s Bullpadel Pearl 2027. In the FIP ranking of 12 October 2026, Coello and Tapia were joint men’s No. 1 and Gonzalez was women’s No. 3. We have not checked whether match rackets differ from shop versions, so choose on specs.
Which padel racket brand is best in the UK?
No single brand is best in the UK, and Bullpadel, NOX and Head are all sold by UK retailers such as Padel Market and Padel Nuestro. NOX suits all-round players, Bullpadel leans towards diamond attacking rackets, and Head had the lowest flagship price in our October 2026 check, with the Coello Pro 2026 at £185.77.
Is Bullpadel or Babolat better?
Neither Bullpadel nor Babolat is better overall, so compare the rackets rather than the logos. The Babolat Technical Viper 3.0 2026 is a 365 to 375 g diamond with a 3K carbon face, a Black EVA core and a high balance, at £271.99 at Padel Market. Last season’s Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026, a similar attacking diamond, costs £188.99 there.
Is the NOX AT10 2026 still worth buying now the 2027 model is out?
Yes, the NOX AT10 Genius 18K Alum 2026 is still worth buying if you want Agustin Tapia’s racket for less. It costs £194.21 at Padel Nuestro, down from £329.35, while the NOX Genius 18K Alum by Agustin Tapia 2027 is £329.35 there on pre-order. We have not compared the two on court, so treat the 2026 model as the value choice.
Which is cheapest, Bullpadel, NOX or Head?
Head had the cheapest in-stock racket of the three brands in our October 2026 check: the Head Evo Extreme (sold as the 2026 model) at £61.99 at Padel Market, down from £78.99. The Bullpadel Nitro Power 2027 is listed there at £59.99 but was out of stock. The NOX X-One 2026 was £57.39 at Padel Nuestro, also out of stock, and £78.99 at Padel Market.
