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Nox Equation Hard Advanced vs Equation Soft Advanced
The main difference: Equation Hard Advanced has a hard feel, Equation Soft Advanced a soft one. There are other differences too, set out below. Equation Soft Advanced is £18 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.
Nox · Round · Intermediate
Equation Hard Advanced
£112.99delivered
Cheapest at Padel Market
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Which one suits you
Pick the Equation Hard Advanced if
- You swing fast and want a crisper response: the core is firmer.
- You want a lighter racket: about 8 g less.
Pick the Equation Soft Advanced if
- You want to spend less: it is £18 cheaper delivered today (£94.99 against £112.99).
- You want comfort: the core is soft, which gives more help on slow balls and tends to be kinder to the arm.
Not a factor, because they are the same on both: shape (both round), balance (both medium), level (both intermediate).
Specs side by side
Rows that differ are highlighted.
| Equation Hard Advanced | Equation Soft Advanced | |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Round | Round |
| Weight | 355 to 365 g | 360 to 375 g |
| Balance | Medium | Medium |
| Feel | Hard | Soft |
| Core | HR3 Hard EVA | HR3 Soft EVA |
| Face | Fibreglass 3K | Fibreglass 3K |
| Surface | Rough | 3D |
| Frame | Carbon | Carbon |
| Spin | High | High |
| Level | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Style | Control | Control |
| Season | 2026 | 2026 |
| RRP | £110 | £110 |
Is now a good time to buy either?
Equation Hard Advanced
A little above its usual price
The average since 7 Sept is £95 and the lowest was £78.99.
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Within £2 of the lowest we have seen
Lowest since 8 Sept was £92.99.
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