What Racket Does Agustín Tapia Use?

September 2, 2026

Agustín Tapia plays with the Nox AT10 — the racket line Nox built around him and named after him. In the UAE the AT10 18K 2025 is AED 899, down from AED 1,499, and the more accessible AT10 Pro Cup Hard 25 is AED 589.

What we stock from the AT10 line

Racket	Price	Was	In stock
Nox AT10 18K 2025	AED 899	1,499	2
Nox AT10 Pro Cup Hard 25	AED 589	899	3

Cash on delivery across all seven emirates.

What makes the AT10 Tapia's racket

Tapia's game is built on touch and improvisation as much as power — he wins points from positions other players do not attempt. The AT10 reflects that: it is a hybrid rather than a pure diamond, so it has genuine power available without giving up all the control a diamond frame sacrifices.

The 18K in the name is the density of the carbon weave on the face. A tighter weave makes the surface firmer and returns more energy on a clean strike. It also makes mishits less pleasant, which is the trade every player buying this racket accepts.

Should you buy the racket a pro uses?

Usually not the exact one. Pro frames are built for players who make clean contact hundreds of times a session, and the AT10's sweet spot sits high on the face where a developing player rarely hits.

The honest recommendation for most people who want an AT10 is the Pro Cup Hard 25 at AED 589. Same family, same shape and feel, tagged control rather than power, and AED 310 cheaper. Unless you play four or more times a week, it will give you better results than the 18K.

The honest caveat

Both are advanced frames. If you have been playing under a year, neither is right, whatever name is on it. A round-shaped racket at a third of the price will improve your game faster.

Only two AT10 18K units remain.