Nox Genius Attack 18K Alum Agustín Tapia 2027

What to expect

On paper this is a racket for advanced attackers who take the net and want weight behind the smash. The high balance and the 30 mm longer handle should add swing speed overhead, but expect less help on defensive shots than the teardrop Genius 18K. Wait for hands-on reviews before buying if you mostly defend from the back.

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Padel Racket First look - Nox Genius Attack 18K Alum Agustín Tapia 2027

Nox · 2027

Researched by Christoph Herrmann

Christoph Herrmann

Left-handed right-side player with an attacking, finishing game

Always overperforms in the warm-up, always underperforms in the match. Such is life.

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The Nox Genius Attack 18K 2027 is the attacking member of Agustín Tapia's new Genius line. Nox gives it a diamond head and a high balance, the opposite choice to the teardrop Genius 18K, which aims at all-round play.

The brand lists it at 360 to 375 g with a medium feel, an 18K carbon face and an MLD Black EVA core. Some catalogue data lists the feel as hard, so treat the feel figure as uncertain until reviewers have played it. At around €390 it sits at the top of the Nox range.

What the Brand Says

Nox says the redesigned Genius mould and the EOS Tunnel improve airflow through the head, and that the new VCS system reduces vibration to the arm by 60% compared with the previous VCS generation. The Dual Spin face mixes a 3D texture with silica sand to add spin. The Oversize Grip makes the handle 30 mm longer, which Nox says leaves room for two-handed shots and moves the balance toward the head.

Early coverage is limited. RacketshopTV and RacketspecialistenTV each included the Attack 18K in a group test of five Genius 2027 rackets, and Zona de Pádel gave first impressions of the full Nox 2027 collection. None of these is a dedicated review of this model yet.

How It Compares

On paper, the Genius 18K 2027 is the same carbon and core in a teardrop shape, so it should be easier to control in defense and less explosive overhead. Last season's AT10 Genius Attack 18K 2026 used the same diamond, high-balance concept; the 2027 version adds the new mould, the updated VCS and the longer handle. These comparisons come from the specs, not from a test.

Research & References

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A first look from the brand's specs and claims and the early coverage named above. Nobody at Padelguru has tested it, and not enough reviewers have yet; the full review follows once they have.

Pros & Cons

Strengths

  • Diamond shape and high balance point to strong smash potential
  • 18K carbon face should give a solid, precise response
  • Dual Spin surface aimed at more bite on vibora and kick smash
  • New VCS system that Nox says cuts arm vibration

Considerations

  • The head-heavy balance will likely tire the arm in long defensive rallies
  • Small margin for error expected compared with the teardrop Genius 18K
  • No independent hands-on tests yet to confirm the brand claims

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Perfect For

Recommended for

Should suit advanced and high-advanced players on the right or left who play to attack and finish at the net.

Skill level

Advanced, High Advanced

Court position

Right, Left, Net

Play style

Offensive, Power

Frequently Asked Questions

Its specs point to advanced attacking players who take the net and want power on the smash.

Full Specs

Shape

Diamond

Weight

Medium (356–370g)

Balance

Power-Oriented (Head-Heavy)

Touch

Medium

Core

Mld Black Eva

Surface

18K Carbon

Texture

3D Pattern

Year

2027

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