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Nox X-Hero 2026 vs Wilson Optix V2 Lite 2026
The main difference: Nox X-Hero has a medium balance, Wilson Optix V2 Lite a low one. There are other differences too, set out below. Nox X-Hero is £15 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 · Beginner
Nox X-Hero
£50.99delivered
Cheapest at Express Padel, 4 shops compared
See all 4 prices →Wilson · Round · Beginner
Wilson Optix V2 Lite
£65.99delivered
Cheapest at PDHSports, 2 shops compared
See all 2 prices →Which one suits you
Pick the Nox X-Hero if
- You want to spend less: it is £15 cheaper delivered today (£50.99 against £65.99).
- You want more weight behind the ball: the balance is higher, towards the head.
- You want choice of where to buy: 4 UK shops stock it, against 2.
Pick the Wilson Optix V2 Lite if
- You want it quicker in the hand and easier on the arm: the weight sits lower.
Not a factor, because they are the same on both: shape (both round), feel (both soft), weight, level (both beginner).
Specs side by side
Rows that differ are highlighted.
| Nox X-Hero | Wilson Optix V2 Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Round | Round |
| Weight | 350 to 360 g | 355 to 355 g |
| Balance | Medium | Low |
| Feel | Soft | Soft |
| Core | HR3 White EVA | Not published |
| Face | Fibreglass 3K | Fibreglass |
| Surface | Flat | Flat |
| Frame | Carbon | Fibreglass |
| Spin | Low | Low |
| Level | Beginner | Beginner |
| Style | Control | Control |
| Season | 2026 | 2026 |
| RRP | £60 | £89 |
Is now a good time to buy either?
Nox X-Hero
Lowest price we have recorded
Since we started tracking it on 8 Sept. The average over that time is £52.
Price history and alerts →Wilson Optix V2 Lite
Lowest price we have recorded
Since we started tracking it on 8 Sept. The average over that time is £67.
Price history and alerts →