Nox Pro Cup Hard 2027 by Agustín Tapia
Pairs well with
One of the longest-running moulds Nox make, in its firm version. Teardrop head, 360–375 g, HR3 Hard EVA core — the racket for a player who wants a professional shape without a professional price.
The faces are aluminised fibreglass over a carbon frame. Fibreglass flexes more than carbon, which widens the sweet spot and softens the hit; the aluminised finish and the carbon frame put the stiffness back where you need it. Paired with the hard core, you get a flatter, faster ball than the Soft version and a more direct sense of what the ball did.
The Exclusive Spin finish is sectorised — 3D texture and silica sand applied where the ball actually lands rather than across the whole face. Pulse System damping and the EOS Flap aerodynamic profile round it out.
Specifications
| Level | Advanced |
| Shape | Teardrop |
| Weight | 360–375 g |
| Thickness | 38 mm |
| Frame | Carbon |
| Face | Aluminised fibreglass |
| Core | HR3 Hard EVA |
| Surface | Exclusive Spin |
| Touch | Medium-hard |
| Playing style | All-round |
| Technologies | Pulse System, EOS Flap, Exclusive Spin, Smart Strap |
| Nox reference | PAPCHARD27 |
Specifications as published by NOX.
Buy this if you have a repeatable swing, want more ball speed, and are not ready to pay Genius money for it. If your arm has been complaining, take the Pro Cup Soft instead — same frame, softer core.
Not sure which shape?
Round: sweet spot in the middle, most forgiving. Teardrop: the middle ground, suits most club players. Diamond: sweet spot high, maximum power, least forgiving.
Shipping, returns and care
Free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $100. 30-day returns on unused items in original condition. Fit protector tape before first use and keep the frame out of a hot car — heat damages padel rackets far more often than impact does. Covered by a 12-month manufacturer warranty against defects.