Editorial assessment · 2026 model
The NOX X-Auro 2026 is a round racket with fibreglass, HR3 EVA and a low-balance label. It is a sensible beginner candidate if a 360–375 g racket is comfortable to handle.
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The published construction points towards a soft control racket for developing regular contact, lobs and placement. The few owner comments include a recommendation for starting padel, but offer little detail about demanding rallies or long-term use. Our beginner-fit recommendation therefore rests mainly on the specifications. Check the weight of the actual racket before ordering, especially if you are coming from a lighter loan racket.
Consider an alternative if: You need less total weight or already know you prefer firmer contact.
Nox
A soft, round racket with a fibreglass face and low balance. X-Aura suits beginners and improving players who can manage its listed 360–375 g range. Compare X-Hero first if a lighter racket is your main reason for shopping.
Nox
A lighter starting point at 350–360 g. X-Hero combines a round head, fibreglass face and soft HR3 White EVA. It is worth comparing if you want your first racket or find standard 360–375 g models tiring to handle.
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Open the racket chooserResearched 2026-09-10 · Last updated 2026-09-10 · How we assess gear
