Quick Decision

• Best for – Advanced players who prioritise control, precision and stability.

• Level – Advanced.

• Shape – Round.

• Balance – Medium / balanced.

• Weight – 360–375 g.

• Feel – Medium-hard.

• Core – HR3 Black EVA.

• Surface – 3K carbon.

• Finish – Dual Spin.

• Playing style – Control / all-round.

• Player – Miguel Lamperti.

• 2027 evolution – Successor to the NOX ML10 Ventus Control 3K 2026, now positioned as the Ventus Control 3K with new VCS vibration control and Weight Balance customisation.

• Character – Precise, stable and direct, with a generous control-oriented sweet spot.

Is This Racket Right For You?

The NOX Ventus Control 3K 2027 is designed for experienced players who want to control the point through placement, stability and predictable response rather than relying on maximum attacking power.

Its round shape and balanced weight distribution make it one of the most control-oriented options in the 2027 NOX Luxury Series. The sweet spot is positioned around the centre of the racket, helping create a more forgiving and consistent response when defending, blocking or placing the ball.

The 3K carbon face and HR3 Black EVA core give it a medium-hard, dry and direct feel. This makes it particularly attractive to players who dislike soft or overly elastic rackets and prefer clear feedback at impact.

Who Should Avoid This Racket?

Players looking for maximum smash power or a high-balance attacking racket should look towards one of NOX’s Attack models.

Beginners may also find its medium-hard feel more demanding than necessary. Although the round shape makes it more forgiving, the carbon construction and direct response are designed primarily for players with established technique.

Product Description

The NOX Ventus Control 3K 2027 Padel Racket by Miguel Lamperti is the latest evolution of Lamperti’s established control-focused racket, succeeding the NOX ML10 Ventus Control 3K 2026.

For 2027, NOX has simplified the model name while retaining the central idea behind the racket: precision, stability and control.

Its round shape and balanced weight distribution create a predictable playing platform with a centred sweet spot, making the Ventus Control particularly effective when defending, redirecting pace and controlling the tempo of a rally.

The face uses 3K carbon, woven into small squares to provide the rigidity required for a clean and precise response. Combined with HR3 Black EVA, a high-density rubber with strong memory effect, the racket delivers a dry, direct feel and good energy return when the player accelerates.

The 2027 model also incorporates NOX’s new VCS vibration-control system. According to NOX, VCS filters approximately 60% more vibration reaching the arm than its predecessor, improving comfort while maintaining the racket’s direct feel.

The Weight Balance system introduces another important level of customisation, allowing 2 g and 4 g counterweights to be added up to a maximum of 8 g. This lets players fine-tune the weight distribution depending on whether they want greater manoeuvrability or additional stability.

Finally, Dual Spin combines a 3D textured finish with silica sand treatment to improve interaction with the ball and increase spin potential.

The result is a modern evolution of Lamperti’s control racket: stable, precise and technically demanding enough for advanced players, while retaining the predictable behaviour that has defined this part of the NOX range.

What’s New vs the NOX ML10 Ventus Control 3K 2026?

• Updated model identity – The 2027 racket moves from the ML10 Ventus Control 3K naming to Ventus Control 3K, while remaining Miguel Lamperti’s control-focused model.

• New VCS system – The 2027 version incorporates NOX’s latest Vibration Control System inside the handle.

• Improved vibration filtering – NOX states VCS filters around 60% more vibration reaching the arm than its predecessor.

• Weight Balance customisation – The 2027 model allows interchangeable 2 g and 4 g counterweights to adjust weight distribution and balance.

• Control identity remains – The racket continues with a round shape and balanced weight distribution focused on precision and stability.

• 3K carbon remains central – The face continues to use 3K carbon for a direct and stable response.

• HR3 Black EVA – High-density HR3 rubber maintains the racket’s firm, dry and responsive character.

• Refined rather than reinvented – The 2027 version develops Lamperti’s established control platform rather than changing its fundamental purpose.

Key Features

• Round shape – Creates a centred sweet spot and prioritises control, consistency and forgiveness.

• Balanced weight distribution – Keeps the racket neutral and manageable across defence, transitions and net play.

• 3K Carbon – Provides rigidity and a direct, precise response through contact.

• HR3 Black EVA – High-density core with strong memory effect for responsive ball output and a firm feel.

• Medium-hard feel – Ideal for experienced players who prefer clear feedback rather than a soft impact.

• VCS – Updated vibration-control system designed to reduce vibration transmitted towards the arm.

• Weight Balance – Allows up to 8 g of additional counterweight to customise racket behaviour.

• Dual Spin – Combines 3D texture and silica sand finish for enhanced spin generation.

• EOS Tunnel – Improves aerodynamics and manoeuvrability through lateral openings in the mould.

• Oversize Grip – Provides additional handle length and grip space.

• Smartstrap – Replaceable safety cord system for easier cleaning and personalisation.

How It Plays

The Ventus Control 3K feels stable, precise and dry.

Its round shape makes it easier to find clean contact than a diamond power racket, while the 3K carbon face provides the firmness needed for accurate directional control.

The HR3 Black EVA core gives the racket a more direct response than softer control rackets. Rather than absorbing everything and returning a vague marshmallow sensation, it gives experienced players clear feedback from the ball.

The balanced weight distribution also makes it predictable through defence and fast exchanges, helping players position the racket quickly without sacrificing stability.

Best Areas of the Court

• Back court – Excellent for defensive control, lobs and precise exits from the glass.

• Blocking – Very stable when absorbing and redirecting pace.

• Net play – Strong for controlled volleys and accurate placement.

• Bandejas – Excellent when consistency and placement matter more than maximum power.

• Viboras – Dual Spin and the firm carbon response support controlled spin and direction.

• Transitions – Balanced handling makes it easy to move between defence and attack.

• Smashes – Capable when accelerated properly, but not designed as a dedicated power racket.

Ventus Control 3K vs Ventus Hybrid 12K Xtrem

• Choose Ventus Control 3K if you prioritise control, forgiveness, a centred sweet spot and a predictable round shape.

• Choose Ventus Hybrid 12K Xtrem if you want greater attacking versatility and a firmer 12K Xtrem response.

• Ventus Control 3K uses a round shape.

• Ventus Hybrid 12K Xtrem uses a teardrop shape.

• Ventus Control 3K uses 3K carbon and HR3 Black EVA.

• Ventus Hybrid 12K Xtrem uses 12K Xtrem carbon and MLD Black EVA.

• Ventus Control 3K is more clearly positioned towards precision and control.

• Ventus Hybrid 12K Xtrem offers a stronger balance between control and attack.

• Both use NOX’s premium 2027 technologies including VCS, Weight Balance and Dual Spin.

Technologies

• 3K Carbon – Carbon fibre woven into small squares to provide rigidity, structural consistency and precise response.

• HR3 Black EVA – High-density HR3 rubber with strong memory effect, designed to provide responsive ball output and a firm impact sensation.

• VCS – High-performance elastomer inside the handle designed to reduce impact and vibration transmission.

• Dual Spin – Combines 3D texture with silica sand treatment to maximise interaction with the ball and spin.

• Weight Balance – Interchangeable 2 g and 4 g counterweights allow up to 8 g of additional weight for balance adjustment.

• EOS Tunnel – Aerodynamic lateral openings improve manoeuvrability and weight distribution.

• DCS – Dynamic Composite Structure extends frame material further into the face to improve structural continuity.

• Custom Grip – NOX grip system designed to improve grip connection and reduce unwanted vibration.

• Oversize Grip – Extended handle providing additional grip space.

• Pulse System – Elastomer inserts help reduce vibration transmitted through the lower handle.

• Smartstrap – Replaceable wrist strap system for easier cleaning, replacement and personalisation.