Padel Racket First look - Nox Genius 12K Alum Xtrem Agustín Tapia 2027

Nox says the new 12K Alum Xtrem carbon face uses a weaving pattern that cuts fibre waviness by half compared with standard 12K carbon, which the brand claims gives a smoother, more even response across the face and steadier behaviour in cold and heat. The core is MLD Black EVA, a multi-layer rubber that Nox says stays forgiving on slow control shots and firms up when you hit hard. The Dual Spin surface adds a 3D texture for grip on the ball.

The Weight Balance system uses 2 g and 4 g stainless steel weights in the handle, swappable without tools up to 8 grams. More weight gives a heavier, more head-heavy feel. Padelshop's own measurement put the face on the soft side of its hardness scale, which fits the forgiving profile Nox describes.

Early coverage so far is overview content: a line walkthrough by RacketshopTV, a group test of five Genius 2027 rackets by Racketspecialisten, and a catalogue reveal by the4Set. None of these is a dedicated hands-on review of this exact model.

On paper, the 2026 AT10 Genius 12K Alum Xtrem already used the same face name and handle weight system, so the 2027 changes look like refinement rather than a new racket. Against its sibling, the Genius 12K Alum Xtrem Lite 2027, the standard model swaps the lighter HR3 White EVA core for MLD Black EVA, which should give a firmer response on full swings. Players who want more leverage on the smash should look at the Genius Attack models in the same line.