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Buy the Nox ML10 Pro Cup for committed improvers — it's now £30-odd cheaper too; the Adidas Arrow Hit is the friendlier frame if forgiveness is worth the premium.
The price order here has flipped: the Nox is now the cheaper racket by around £30. The Adidas Arrow Hit at £113 is a teardrop-leaning all-court racket aimed at the improving 3.0 player — soft EVA core, modest balance, and a forgiving sweet spot. It hits cleanly without demanding much from the user, which is exactly what most UK club players actually need.
The Nox ML10 Pro Cup at £81 is Miguel Lamperti's signature shape — fully round, head-heavy, and built around a denser carbon layup. It's a more demanding racket: slower through the air, but with proper bite on smashes if your technique is on point. The frame quality is visibly a step up too — remarkable at this price.
Buy the Nox ML10 Pro Cup if you've played at least a season, you've worked on swing path, and you want a recognisable Premier Padel-tier shape — it's now both the more serious racket and the cheaper one. The Arrow Hit still earns its place for newer players: easier to swing and far less likely to leave you frustrated. Just be aware you're paying about £30 extra for that friendliness these days.
Hand-written editorial — not auto-generated. By Gary, RacketRise.
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| Category | Padel Rackets | Padel Rackets |
| Sport | Padel | Padel |
| Skill Level | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Weight | 360-370g | 360-375g |
| Shape | Teardrop | Round |
| Balance | Medium | Low |
| Core | Soft EVA | Soft EVA |
| Surface | Carbon & fibreglass | Carbon fibre |
| Thickness | 38mm | 38mm |
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The main differences are: Weight: Adidas Metalbone has 360-370g vs 360-375g. Shape: Adidas Metalbone has Teardrop vs Round. Balance: Adidas Metalbone has Medium vs Low. Overall, the Adidas Metalbone Team 3.4 Padel Racket is best for intermediate players while the Nox ML10 Pro Cup Padel Racket suits advanced players.
Neither is specifically designed for beginners — the Adidas Metalbone Team 3.4 Padel Racket suits intermediate players and the Nox ML10 Pro Cup Padel Racket suits advanced players. Beginners may find both challenging.
The Adidas Metalbone Team 3.4 Padel Racket (£113) costs more than the Nox ML10 Pro Cup Padel Racket (£81). Whether the premium is worth it depends on your skill level — if you are intermediate players, the extra investment in the Adidas Metalbone Team 3.4 Padel Racket can pay off.