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Y1 RX1 vs RX18
The main difference: RX1 has a soft feel, RX18 a medium one. There are other differences too, set out below. RX1 is £128 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.
Which one suits you
Pick the RX1 if
- You want to spend less: it is £128 cheaper delivered today (£69.99 against £197.99).
- You want comfort: the core is soft, which gives more help on slow balls and tends to be kinder to the arm.
- You want the more forgiving of the two: the brand pitches it at newer players, so it asks less of your technique.
Pick the RX18 if
- You swing fast and want a crisper response: the core is firmer.
- You already hit the ball cleanly: the brand pitches it at advanced players.
Not a factor, because they are the same on both: shape (both teardrop), balance (both high), weight.
Specs side by side
Rows that differ are highlighted.
| RX1 | RX18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Teardrop | Teardrop |
| Weight | 355 to 375 g | 355 to 375 g |
| Balance | High | High |
| Feel | Soft | Medium |
| Core | AirSpring EVA 10-13 | PrecisionTech EVA 13-15 |
| Face | Fibreglass | 18K aluminised carbon |
| Surface | Rough | 3D |
| Frame | Double Tube Frame | Double Tube Frame |
| Spin | High | High |
| Level | Beginner | Advanced |
| Style | Power | Power |
| Season | 2026 | 2026 |
| RRP | £79.99 | £219.99 |
Is now a good time to buy either?
RX1
Price has barely moved
It has been about £70 since we started tracking it on 22 Sept.
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Price has barely moved
It has been about £198 since we started tracking it on 22 Sept.
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