Nox ML10 Pro Cup Rough Surface, front view

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Nox · ML10 line · 2025

ML10 Pro Cup Rough Surface

The classic control round: even balance, big sweet spot, rough face.

Platform-created modelBeginnerIntermediateControlDefensiveSpecs unverified

Shape: Round
Weight: 360–375 g
Balance: Medium
Feel: Medium

Indicative price

€148.95

Platform score 7.6/10

The ML10 Pro Cup has been a reference control racket for years. A round head and even balance make it quick and forgiving, the rubber-based core gives a firm but comfortable response, and the rough silica finish helps with spin. It is a popular first 'serious' racket for players moving up from beginner models.

Who is this racket for?

Best for: Players who build points patiently and want the ball to go where they aim.
Playing style: Control / Defensive
Level: Beginner / Intermediate
Recommended for: Improving beginners and intermediates, and defensive players at any level.
Not ideal for: Players who want to win points with the smash.

The round head is clearest in the front view: the widest point sits in the middle.

The balance point is shown in the edge view with the balance overlay.

Platform evaluation: our interpretation of the specs, not a manufacturer claim.

What reviewers say

2 sources summarisedChecked 7 Oct 2026

A long-running classic. Reviewers and buyers describe a stable, precise round racket with a big sweet spot and a comfortable feel. The silica-sand face adds bite for spin.

What testers like

Control and shot precision
Large, forgiving sweet spot
Comfortable on the arm
Rough face helps spin

Watch out for

Not much free power on smashes

Suits: Control players from intermediate upwards, and anyone moving up from a beginner racket.
Balance point: about 260 mm (even)

Paladex’s read

One of the safest buys in padel: it helps more than it demands. Power players will want more, but for building points it is hard to fault at its price.

Our opinion, drawn from the sources below. We haven’t play-tested this racket.

Sources

Platform scores

Overall platform score

7.6/10

Sample evaluation

Power5.6

Control7.6

Maneuverability7.7

Forgiveness8.5

Sweet spot8.6

Defence7.9

Attack5.9

These are Paladex's own evaluation scores (methodology v0.2 (sample)), not manufacturer-certified measurements. Scores are on the same 1–10 scale across the site.

Specifications

UnverifiedCompiled from public retailer and manufacturer listings on 5 Oct 2026. Not yet verified against the manufacturer. Balance point added from retailer and review listings (Padelful, Tennis Nuts), 7 Oct 2026; not checked against the brand.

Brand: Nox
Model: ML10 Pro Cup Rough Surface
Collection: ML10
Year: 2025
Shape: RoundThe head is almost circular and widest in the middle, so the sweet spot sits low and central, close to your hand. The most forgiving and controllable shape. Off-centre hits still go where you aim, but smashes get less free power.
Weight: 360–375 gA mid-range weight that most adult players handle comfortably, balancing stability and speed.
Balance: Medium (even) · 260 mmWhere the weight is concentrated. A neutral feel: neither sluggish nor whippy. It suits all-round players. Higher balance generally favours power, lower balance usually improves maneuverability.
Thickness: 38 mmA full 38 mm profile (the regulation maximum) gives more stability and power.
Frame material: Carbon
Face material: Glass Silver (fibreglass)
Core: HR3 rubberA mix of comfort and precision that suits most intermediate players.
Surface: Sand-texturedAdds spin with a softer touch than a raised 3D texture, though the grit can wear down over time.
Hardness: MediumA balanced core density.
Sweet spot: Low and centralDerived from the shape class. The 3D zone is an illustration, not a measurement.
Grip & handle: Standard handle with overgrip

Where to buy

Ofertas de PadelPartner
Out of stock · checked 17 Oct 2026
€82.95
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Padel IbéricoPartner
Out of stock · checked 17 Oct 2026
€99.95
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Padel ProshopPartner
Out of stock · checked 17 Oct 2026
€99.95
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Our take

Sample editorialPaladex editorial (sample)

Control, comfort and a big sweet spot

A forgiving round that makes the ball go where you aim. A sensible step up from beginner rackets.

The round head puts the sweet spot low and central, and the even balance makes the racket quick to bring into position, which shows on volleys and in defence. Power is modest on overheads. You need to swing for it, but placement is easy. The fibreglass face gives a forgiving, slightly 'pocketed' feel.

Pros

Very forgiving sweet spot
Quick at the net
Good value

Cons

Limited free power overhead
Less exciting for aggressive players

Verdict

An easy recommendation for control-minded players and fast-improving beginners.

3D inspection notes

In the sweet-spot overlay the zone sits lower and wider than on the diamond rackets, close to the centre of the head.

Photos

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Platform-created model

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Model version: 1.0.0-7898
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Model notes: Platform-created model: geometry traced from the front photo, print projected from it; edge details approximated.

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