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Buy the Nox AT10 Genius if you live at the net; the Counter Viper is the better all-court £170.
Just £10 separates them at retail but the playing experience is miles apart. The Babolat Counter Viper at £170 carries the Viper attacking DNA but with a touch more counter-punch tolerance baked in — helpful when you're absorbing pace from the back glass. The Nox AT10 Genius 12K at £160 is Tapia's pure attacking diamond: 365-380g, high balance, 38mm HR3 core, 12K carbon face for spin.
Decide on this:
The AT10's premium 12K carbon face and aggressive geometry are not for defensive players — Nox themselves admit as much. The Counter Viper sacrifices a small percentage of smash power for a much friendlier defensive feel and a wider sweet spot when you're scrambling.
Hand-written editorial — not auto-generated. By Gary, RacketRise.
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| Category | Padel Rackets | Padel Rackets |
| Sport | Padel | Padel |
| Skill Level | Advanced | Advanced |
| Weight | 365-380g | 365-380g |
| Shape | Diamond | Diamond |
| Balance | High | High |
| Core | Hard EVA | HR3 Core |
| Surface | Carbon fibre | 12K Carbon fibre |
| Thickness | 38mm | 38mm |
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The main differences are: Core: Babolat Counter has Hard EVA vs HR3 Core. Surface: Babolat Counter has Carbon fibre vs 12K Carbon fibre. Overall, the Babolat Counter Viper Padel Racket is best for advanced players while the Nox AT10 Genius 12K Padel Racket suits advanced players.
Neither is specifically designed for beginners — the Babolat Counter Viper Padel Racket suits advanced players and the Nox AT10 Genius 12K Padel Racket suits advanced players. Beginners may find both challenging.
The Babolat Counter Viper Padel Racket (£170) costs more than the Nox AT10 Genius 12K Padel Racket (£160). Whether the premium is worth it depends on your skill level — if you are advanced players, the extra investment in the Babolat Counter Viper Padel Racket can pay off.