Adidas Metalbone Carbon CTRL 2026 vs NOX AT10 Genius 18K Alum
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Measurements compared
| Metric | Adidas | NOX |
|---|---|---|
| Swingweight | 168.5 | 174 |
| Balance (cm) | 26.2 | 26 |
| Twistweight | 17.7 | 17.9 |
| Face stiffness | 61 | 62 |
| Frame stiffness | 87 | 88 |
| Shape | Hybrid round/teardrop | Teardrop |
| Foam | EVA Soft Performance | MLD Black EVA |
How they compare
- NOX AT10 Genius 18K Alum carries the higher swingweight, so it feels more solid and stable through the swing while the other is easier to manoeuvre.
- NOX AT10 Genius 18K Alum has the higher twistweight, so it is the more forgiving on off-centre hits.
- Adidas Metalbone Carbon CTRL 2026 sits more head-heavy for added power; the other is more handle-friendly for control.
- NOX AT10 Genius 18K Alum is the stiffer, more direct of the two.
Which to choose
Choose the Adidas Metalbone Carbon CTRL 2026 for a lighter, more manoeuvrable feel and more head-heavy power.
Choose the NOX AT10 Genius 18K Alum for more stability and more forgiveness.
Data & method
One or both rackets have conflicting measurements across sources, so treat the figures above as indicative.
Full per-source measurements are on the pages for Adidas Metalbone Carbon CTRL 2026 and NOX AT10 Genius 18K Alum. The score is a heuristic comparison, not an authoritative ranking. See the Method.