2027 Nox Ventus 12K Hybrid Lite

If you want the Ventus feel without carrying the weight, start here. At 350–360g it is the most agile racket in the range, and the teardrop head with a medium balance keeps it easy to move whether you are blocking at the net or scrambling at the back.

Light does not mean flimsy. The 12K carbon face is stiff, and the multi-density MLD Black EVA core lifts the ball on slower shots and gives you more power for less effort when you go for a smash. The Dual Spin finish, a 3D texture with silica sand, helps you control the ball on every contact.

VCS absorbs 60% of the vibration reaching your arm compared with the previous version, which helps your elbow and shoulder, and Weight Balance lets you add 2 g and 4 g counterweights, up to 8 g, if you want more head later. The trade is that a lighter frame carries less momentum into the ball, so heavy hitters used to a 370g racket may miss the pace; the Ventus 12K Xtrem Hybrid is the full-weight option.

Level

Advanced/Pro

Type of game

All-round

Shape

Teardrop / Hybrid

Balance

Medium (Even)

Weight

350–360g

Face

Carbon Fibre 12K

Core

MLD Black EVA

Surface

Dual Rough: sandblast and 3D rough

Year

2027

• 12K carbon face — Stiff face for a firm, consistent response.
• MLD Black EVA core — Multi-density core: better ball output on slow shots, more power with less effort on smashes.
• VCS — Absorbs 60% of the vibration reaching the arm compared with its predecessor.
• Weight Balance — 2 g and 4 g counterweights, up to 8 g, for customising the balance.
• Dual Spin surface — 3D texture and silica sand to enhance control on every shot.

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.