Explore the full range of Nox pickleball paddles, from the Spanish brand that built its reputation at the top of padel. Nox offers the widest selection on our store, spanning the carbon-faced X-Treme line, the soft foam-core X-Foam line, the accessible Pro series, and the refined Luxury range — with both 14 mm and 16 mm options to match your style. Use the guide below to find the right fit.
Popular Nox paddles
A handful of standouts that capture what Nox does best, across control, power, and comfort:
- Nox X-Treme Tempus 16mm – a carbon control paddle with a soft, stable feel, ideal for the dinking and reset game.
- Nox X-Treme Nerbo 14mm – fast and lively at 14 mm, made for players who like to drive and attack.
- Nox X-Foam Tempus 16mm – a soft foam core delivers maximum control and a padel-like dampened touch.
- Nox Pro Shot – a forgiving fiberglass paddle and a great entry point into the sport.
- Nox Luxury Nerbo – an energetic, attacking paddle with crisp carbon feedback.
Nox paddle ranges
Nox organises its pickleball paddles into four ranges, each with a clear character. Here's how they compare.
Nox X-Treme
The carbon-faced, all-court core of the line-up. Each model comes in a 14 mm version for a livelier, more powerful response and a 16 mm version for added control and a larger sweet spot. The Nerbo is the most energetic and attack-minded, the Nexo balances pace with a cushioned, controlled feel, and the Tempus leans furthest toward precision and a calm, composed touch.
Nox X-Foam
The premium range, built around a soft foam core rather than a traditional honeycomb. The result is a quieter, more dampened, padel-like feel with excellent comfort and touch. The X-Foam Tempus 16mm offers some of the most controlled feel in the catalogue, while the Goldin 14mm balances that soft touch with a little extra pop. The range also includes the Nexo, JMA, and JC6 models.
Nox Pro
The accessible range, ideal for newer and improving players. The Pro Shot and Pro Evo use a forgiving fiberglass face for easy power and a large sweet spot, while the Pro Shield steps up to a carbon face for more control and spin without losing that approachable feel.
Nox Luxury
A refined, carbon-faced pair for players who want a polished feel. The Luxury Tempo is the control-first option with a smooth, composed response, while the Luxury Nerbo brings a livelier, more aggressive character for driving and counterattacking.
How to choose your Nox paddle
Below you will find a list with choices and explanations to help you choose the right Nox paddle.
14 mm or 16 mm?
Within the X-Treme and X-Foam lines you'll often choose between a 14 mm and a 16 mm version of the same model. Go for 14 mm if you want extra pop, a faster response, and a more attacking feel. Choose 16 mm for more control, a softer touch, and a larger, more forgiving sweet spot.
Carbon core or foam core?
The X-Treme, Pro Shield, and Luxury paddles use a carbon face over a polypropylene honeycomb core for a crisp, connected response. The X-Foam range swaps in a soft foam core for a quieter, more cushioned, padel-like feel with extra comfort. Players coming from padel or those who value touch and a kinder feel on the arm often prefer X-Foam; players who want sharp, direct feedback tend to favour the honeycomb models.
By experience level
Beginners are best served by the forgiving fiberglass Pro Evo or Pro Shot. Intermediate players who want spin and control will feel at home with a 16 mm X-Treme model or the Pro Shield. Advanced and competitive players tend to gravitate toward the X-Foam range or the attacking Luxury Nerbo.
Nox paddle comparison
A side-by-side look at representative models across the four ranges:
| Paddle | Range | Construction | Thickness | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nox Pro Shot | Pro | Fiberglass face | 13–14 mm | Beginners, comfort |
| Nox Pro Shield | Pro | Carbon face | 14–16 mm | All-court control |
| Nox X-Treme Nerbo 14mm | X-Treme | Carbon face | 14 mm | Speed, attacking |
| Nox X-Treme Tempus 16mm | X-Treme | Carbon face | 16 mm | Control, consistency |
| Nox X-Treme Nexo 16mm | X-Treme | Carbon face | 16 mm | Control, resets |
| Nox Luxury Nerbo | Luxury | Carbon face | 14 mm | Aggressive play |
| Nox X-Foam Goldin 14mm | X-Foam | Foam core, carbon face | 14 mm | Touch with pop |
| Nox X-Foam Tempus 16mm | X-Foam | Foam core, carbon face | 16 mm | Soft game, max control |
Frequently asked questions about Nox paddles
What's the difference between the Nox X-Treme and X-Foam lines?
Both use a carbon fiber face, but the core differs. X-Treme paddles have a polypropylene honeycomb core for a crisp, direct, connected response. X-Foam paddles use a soft foam core that feels quieter and more cushioned, closer to a padel racket, with extra comfort and touch.
Should I choose a 14 mm or 16 mm Nox paddle?
Choose 14 mm for more pop, a faster response, and an attacking feel. Choose 16 mm for more control, a softer touch, and a larger, more forgiving sweet spot. Many of the X-Treme and X-Foam models are offered in both thicknesses so you can pick the balance that suits you.
Are Nox paddles good for beginners?
Yes. The Nox Pro range is built with newer players in mind. The fiberglass-faced Pro Shot and Pro Evo offer easy power, a large sweet spot, and a forgiving feel that helps you keep rallies going while you develop your technique.
Is Nox a pickleball or a padel brand?
Nox is a Spanish brand best known as one of the leading names in padel, and it has brought that engineering experience into a dedicated pickleball range. That heritage shows in the soft, controlled feel of paddles like the X-Foam line, which many padel players find familiar.
Which Nox paddle is best for control?
For maximum control, look to the 16 mm models, especially the foam-core X-Foam Tempus 16mm or the carbon X-Treme Tempus 16mm. Both offer a soft, stable feel that excels at dinks, resets, and precise placement.