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Babolat Stima Spirit 2025 vs Nox X-One Silhouette 2026
The main difference: Babolat Stima Spirit 2025 is the lighter of the two. There are other differences too, set out below. Nox X-One Silhouette 2026 is £47 cheaper today.
Compared on the brands’ published specs and the prices we record from UK shops. We have not play-tested either racket. Prices checked 5 October 2026. We may earn a commission if you buy through a shop link; it does not change the price.
Babolat · Round · Intermediate
Babolat Stima Spirit 2025
£99.99delivered
Cheapest at Express Padel, 3 shops compared
See all 3 prices →Nox · Round · Beginner
Nox X-One Silhouette 2026
£52.99delivered
Cheapest at Express Padel, 4 shops compared
See all 4 prices →Which one suits you
Pick the Babolat Stima Spirit 2025 if
- You want a lighter racket: about 25 g less.
- You already hit the ball cleanly: the brand pitches it at improving players.
Pick the Nox X-One Silhouette 2026 if
- You want to spend less: it is £47 cheaper delivered today (£52.99 against £99.99).
- You want the more forgiving of the two: the brand pitches it at newer players, so it asks less of your technique.
- You hit with a lot of spin: the face is textured to grip the ball.
- You want the current model (2026).
Not a factor, because they are the same on both: shape (both round), balance (both medium).
Specs side by side
Rows that differ are highlighted.
| Babolat Stima Spirit 2025 | Nox X-One Silhouette 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Round | Round |
| Weight | 325 to 345 g | 350 to 370 g |
| Balance | Medium | Medium |
| Feel | Soft | Not published |
| Core | EVA | Not published |
| Face | Fibreglass | Not published |
| Surface | Flat | Rough |
| Frame | Carbon | Not published |
| Spin | Low | High |
| Level | Intermediate | Beginner |
| Style | Control | Control |
| Season | 2025 | 2026 |
| RRP | £160 | £75 |
Is now a good time to buy either?
Babolat Stima Spirit 2025
Price has barely moved
It has been about £100 since we started tracking it on 8 Sept.
Price history and alerts →Nox X-One Silhouette 2026
Lowest price we have recorded
Since we started tracking it on 8 Sept. The average over that time is £60.
Price history and alerts →