2027 Nox Ventus 12K Control By Aranzazu Osoro

Aranzazu Osoro's racket is for the player who builds the point patiently but still wants to hurt a loose ball. The round head gives you a generous hitting area and plenty of control, and the 12K carbon face means there is real pace available when you decide to go for it.

Nox pairs that stiff face with its MLD Black EVA core, which enlarges the effective hitting area, and the combination gives a medium-hard, dry and direct feel at contact. The Dual Spin finish — a 3D texture with silica sand — helps the ball grip for control, and Weight Balance takes 2 g and 4 g counterweights, up to 8 g, if you want to shift the balance.

VCS absorbs 60% more of the vibration peaks reaching your arm than the previous version. The trade is feel: this is a firm racket, so if you want a soft, cushioned contact you will find it more direct than you expect. If you want something lighter, the Ventus 12K Hybrid Lite comes in at 350–360g.

Level

Advanced/Pro

Type of game

Control

Shape

Round

Weight

360–375g

Face

Carbon Fibre 12K

Core

MLD Black EVA

Surface

Dual Rough: sandblast and 3D rough

Pro player

Aranzazu Osoro

Year

2027

• 12K carbon face — Adds stiffness for a dry, direct feel on impact.
• MLD Black EVA core — Works with the round shape to enlarge the effective hitting area.
• VCS — Absorbs 60% more of the vibration peaks transmitted to the arm than its predecessor.
• Weight Balance — 2 g and 4 g counterweights, up to 8 g, to customise balance and control.
• Dual Spin surface — 3D texture and silica sand for better control at contact.

Free tracked delivery on orders over R1,000. Central areas receive orders in 1–3 working days; outlying areas can take a few days longer via regional couriers.