Nox, Agustín Tapia's padel brand

Nox, padel brand founded in Barcelona in 2008

Nox was born in 2008 in Barcelona, founded by Jesús Ballvé, at a time when padel was primarily a Spanish and Argentine passion. The Catalan brand has built itself around professional players: it has supported Agustín Tapia, born in 1999 in Catamarca, Argentina, since his early days on the circuit. Nicknamed the Mozart of Catamarca for the creativity of his play, he reached the world number one spot in 2023. The Spaniard Edu Alonso also has his own signature line, the Ventus, proving that Nox designs its rackets with the players who use them in competition.

Other brands

Padel brands are also available as follows:

• Head.
• adidas.
• Bullpadel.
• Wilson.
• Starvie.
• Dunlop.
• Varlion.

All brands are gathered on the padel brands page.

Genius or Ventus, base or Attack: explore the Nox range

At Nox, the name of the racket indicates the player and the style. The AT10 Genius of Agustín Tapia comes in a base, versatile version, and an Attack version, in a diamond shape, which enhances power on the smash but requires precise technique. The EA10 Ventus of Edu Alonso follows the same logic: the Hybrid adopts a teardrop shape and a mid balance to remain manageable at the net, while the Ventus Attack focuses on the diamond shape and a head-heavy balance. The Ventus Hybrid Lite retains the teardrop shape in a lighter version, easier to handle for less powerful players.

Woven carbon and aluminized: what materials change

The mentions 12K and 18K refer to the number of carbon filaments woven into each surface: twelve thousand or eighteen thousand. This weaving affects the stiffness of the surfaces and the feel at impact. The term Alum indicates aluminized carbon, whose treatment stabilizes the racket's performance when temperatures vary, a real concern between an indoor court in winter and an outdoor court in the heat of summer. Xtrem is the name given by Nox to its proprietary carbon, designed to limit fiber wavering. The core of EVA foam, more or less dense, adds to the feel.

Good deals

Good deals can also be found in the good deals, promotions, clearance sales, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped within 24 hours are prepared and dispatched in 24 hours. The year's key events follow a steady order: Black Friday at the end of autumn, the holiday season, winter sales, the spring French Days, then the summer sales and back-to-school season.

Frequently asked questions

Which Nox racket for a beginner player?

A beginner should choose a teardrop-shaped racket, light and with a mid balance. In the Nox range, the Lite or base versions are more forgiving than the Attack versions, in a diamond shape, which require precise hits to exploit their power.

How much does a Nox padel racket weigh?

Most padel rackets weigh between three hundred sixty and three hundred seventy-five grams, and the Ventus Hybrid models fall within this range. The Lite versions lighten the overall weight to relieve the wrist and shoulder during long rallies.

How to change the grip on a Nox racket?

Unroll the old overgrip, clean the handle, then place the new one from the base upwards, slightly stretching the tape at each turn. Replace it as soon as it becomes smooth: a slippery handle forces a tight grip and fatigues the forearm.

Why wear specific padel socks?

Padel involves many sudden stops and slips on sanded synthetic grass. A technical sock like the Nox Pro Series, fitted and breathable, minimizes friction and blisters, and the lower version for women remains discreet in the shoe.

How to protect a Nox padel racket?

Store it in a cover, away from heat: a car in the sun weakens the foam and carbon. An adhesive frame protector limits chipping when rubbing against the glass and the ground of the court.