Babolat Air Origin (2025) and Nox ML10 Bahia 12k (2023)
Playing characteristics on the catalogue's one scale. No racket is named the better choice.
Playing characteristics
Where they differ
| Characteristic | Babolat Air Origin (2025) | Nox ML10 Bahia 12k (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| WeightA heavier racket is steadier and carries more of its own power but asks more of your arm; a lighter one is quicker to swing and gives less free power. | 335–355 g | 360–375 g |
| For a levelThe least experienced player the catalogue judges it suits — it is not a limit on anyone above. | Improver | Intermediate |
| Core | EVA softA softer core flexes and holds the ball a moment longer, so less shock reaches your elbow and a swing gets less free power. | EVA mediumA medium core gives some rebound for power and enough flex to stay comfortable. |
| Face | FiberglassA fibreglass face flexes more, trading some power for control and comfort. | Carbon 12KA stiffer carbon weave bends less, so it returns more power with a firmer feel. |
| Surface | SmoothNo added texture, so any spin comes from the swing alone. | RoughA textured face grips the ball on a brushed shot, so it can put more spin on it. |
| Sweet spot | UnknownWe do not hold this yet, and a guessed value would mislead you more than none. | MediumA moderate forgiving area, between precise and forgiving. |
| Arm-friendly | CautionThe catalogue marks it as one to approach carefully if your elbow or shoulder hurts. | NoThe catalogue does not mark it as gentle on a sore elbow or shoulder. |
- Shape
- Teardrop — The face is widest through the middle, between the narrower top of a round racket and the broader top of a diamond.
- Balance
- Medium — The weight sits in the middle of its length, between the head-heavy and head-light feels.
- Vibration absorption
- Medium — Some of the shock of each impact is damped before it reaches your arm.
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Babolat Air Origin (2025)
Light teardrop with an even balance, easy to swing with more reach than a round racket
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Nox ML10 Bahia 12k (2023)
Teardrop shape adds punch with more margin than a diamond
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