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The Equation WPT is a grow-into racket for committed improvers; the Rocket Ultra is genuinely just a starter.
Nox's Equation WPT is built around the WPT-spec geometry Miguel Lamperti popularised, with a carbon face, soft EVA core, teardrop head and roughly 365g target weight that splits the difference between control and power. It's a serious all-court racket and one of Nox's most consistently recommended models for committed improvers stepping into intermediate play. The Dunlop Rocket Ultra at £50 is fibreglass over basic foam, and the gap in build, materials and feel is exactly what £110 of price difference looks like in practice. The Equation's teardrop head also gives a noticeably bigger sweet spot than diamond-head Nox models, which makes it the more forgiving choice within their attacking range. Buy the Dunlop Rocket Ultra if you're a complete beginner unsure about the sport, otherwise go for the Nox Equation WPT because the carbon face, teardrop geometry and tournament heritage make it a racket you'll grow into rather than out of, and most British club players who buy the Rocket Ultra are upgrading within six months anyway.
Hand-written editorial — not auto-generated. By Gary, RacketRise.
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| Category | Padel Rackets | Padel Rackets |
| Sport | Padel | Padel |
| Skill Level | Beginner | Intermediate |
| Weight | 355-375g | 360-375g |
| Shape | Round | Hybrid |
| Balance | Low | Medium |
| Core | Soft EVA | — |
| Surface | Fibreglass | Carbon fibre |
| Thickness | 38mm | 38mm |
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The main differences are: Weight: Dunlop Rocket has 355-375g vs 360-375g. Shape: Dunlop Rocket has Round vs Hybrid. Balance: Dunlop Rocket has Low vs Medium. Overall, the Dunlop Rocket Ultra Padel Racket is best for beginners while the Nox Equation WPT Padel Racket suits intermediate players.
The Dunlop Rocket Ultra Padel Racket is the better choice for beginners thanks to its forgiving design and accessible price point. The Nox Equation WPT Padel Racket is aimed at intermediate players and may be more demanding to use effectively.
The Nox Equation WPT Padel Racket (£160) costs more than the Dunlop Rocket Ultra Padel Racket (£50). Whether the premium is worth it depends on your skill level — if you are intermediate players, the extra investment in the Nox Equation WPT Padel Racket can pay off.