Nox
X-One Silhouette 2026
The Nox X-One Silhouette 2026 is an oversized round 350-365g shape with 3K fiberglass and soft HR3 White EVA core. Low balance and generous face target control and comfort.
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Highest score in the X-One line
Forgiving • Forgiving • Comfortable
The Nox X-One Silhouette 2026 is an oversized round shape with low balance. Generous face and light head weight make it distinctly forgiving: mishits are mildly penalised and sweetspot is large. Its 3K fiberglass face and soft HR3 White EVA core give soft, comfortable contact, supported by a carbon-reinforced frame for stability. Pleasant for developing control and consistency. It targets progressing players prioritising precision and comfort over power. PADEL CHAPTER has not physically tested it: specifications were verified through manufacturer and retailers, and the playing profile follows independent-review consensus.
The Nox X-One Silhouette 2026 is an oversized round shape with low balance, weight around 350–365g and profile 38mm. Face: 3K fiberglass. Core: HR3 White EVA (soft). Frame: carbon-reinforced. Indicative price around €70.
Technologies:
- 3K fiberglass face for soft, forgiving contact
- HR3 White EVA core for comfort and manageable ball response
- Oversized round face with low balance for large sweetspot and plenty of stability
- Carbon-reinforced frame for solidity
The oversized round face with low balance gives large, centred sweetspot: mishits are mildly penalised and contact stays soft. This gives plenty of confidence while developing technique and consistency.
Power and smash are modest and head weight low. It keeps the ball manageable rather than finishing it, fitting a control-focused profile.
For progressing players seeking control, comfort and large contact area. Head-led finishers should choose teardrop or diamond.
Silhouette has an oversized face and lower balance, giving larger sweetspot and greater forgiveness. Regular X-One feels slightly more compact and neutral in hand.
Indicative price around €70. Exact price varies by retailer and stock.
No. Specifications were verified through the manufacturer and retailers, and the playing profile is based on independent-review consensus. Scores are estimates based on those sources and comparable accessible round control rackets.
Advantages
Very generous sweetspot and plenty of forgiveness through oversized round shape
Soft, comfortable contact through HR3 White EVA and 3K fiberglass
Low balance keeps it stable and manageable
Accessible price for developing control
Considerations
Little power and smash: not a racket for head-led finishing
Oversized face is slightly less manoeuvrable than a compact round shape
Experienced attackers will quickly outgrow its profile
What you will notice as a player
At the net you react very quickly: blocks and fast volleys feel almost effortless.
The racket helps in defense: a calm swing sends balls off the glass deep again.
The sweet spot offers forgiveness: slightly imperfect contact loses little accuracy.
The smash gets no easy power; depth and speed must come from your own follow-through.
No pronounced weakness, but no single shot where the racket particularly stands out either.
Which shots are affected most?
| Situation | What will you notice? |
|---|---|
| Defense | Plenty of help: the low balance and generous sweet spot return balls off the glass calmly and deep. |
| Volley | Crisp and agile: aiming feels effortless and late adjustments remain possible. |
| Bandeja | Very easy to control: the ball stays low and predictable, ideal for controlling the court. |
| Vibora | It works, but speed and bite must mostly come from your own technique. |
| Smash | Solid rather than explosive: depth and speed need your own follow-through. |
| Block | A strong point: the racket is ready very quickly and returns the ball with control. |
| Off-center ball | Forgiving: just outside the sweet spot you lose little and the ball stays on course. |
Well suited to
Less suited to
This racket is likely to suit you if you…
are often a little late on fast balls
want an agile, fast racket
regularly mishit the ball
want a larger, forgiving sweet spot
This racket may disappoint if you…
want maximum smash power
like to play an attacking, explosive game
You will probably appreciate this racket if you…
- •value control and placement more than maximum power;
- •play often at the net and like quick hands;
- •want a racket that helps in defense;
- •want a forgiving racket with a generous sweet spot;
You may run into limitations if you…
- •want to finish points mainly using power from the face;
- •want a pronounced specialist rather than an all-round racket;
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Indicatieve marktprijs
€70 ·