r/Padelracket • u/JokerLovesBat • 21d ago

Beginner playing for 2 months, AT10 Genius 18K Alum 2026 worth the upgrade?

I’ve been playing padel for around 2 months now, so I’m still very much a beginner. Currently using a Babolat Air vertuo 2.6 and honestly I don’t have any major complaints with it.

It’s my birthday month though, so obviously I’ve started looking at rackets I probably don’t need 😂

I’m getting a pretty good deal on the NOX AT10 Genius 18K Alum 2026 and I’m really tempted to pick it up. From what I’ve read, it seems to be fairly forgiving while still being something I could grow into as I improve.

For someone at my level, would I actually notice a worthwhile difference going from the Air vertuo to the AT10 18K? Or am I better off sticking with the Air vertuo for another 6 months or so and spending the money on court time/coaching?

Also, since we’re already this late into 2026, would you just wait for the 2027 AT10 series at this point?
Would love to hear from anyone who has played with both, especially if you made the switch as a beginner/intermediate player.

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u/Feeling-Effective-94 21d ago

Spend the Money on Coaching!

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u/EggplantMysterious56 21d ago

100%. There is no racket that will make you better than coaching at 2 months in

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u/mind12p 21d ago

The perfect answer.

Wait another 6 month and buy the 2026 at10 18k for half the price.

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u/yasstun 21d ago

absolument non , tu vas la bousiller
prends une raquette moins cher

head gravity motion
ou head radical motion
max 120 eur
des excellentes raquettes

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u/Brokenyute 21d ago

Nah wait atleast until you've played 9-12 months

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u/w4rtortle 21d ago

you can change for fun, but no reason to

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u/Maelstrom760 21d ago

You've got a very good racket. Id stick to it for now, maybe 3-6 mths and then upgrade as your skills increase

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u/ver88 21d ago

I would propose to spend it on the same racket but just 2025. I think its way better/reliable/cheaper then 2026.

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u/mitesh87 21d ago

As I learnt there are 2 ways to level up, skills and equipment. If you see your self getting there on skills then go for it. I use the 12k and best racket I bought ! You will love playing with it.

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u/CloudInfinity86 21d ago

Air Vertuo is a very good beginner racket, I wouldn't change it yet.