Simplicity wins for many customers. The modern mid-size racquet head is complimented by a 16x20 string pattern that bits the ball with impressive control and spin potential. Advanced, solid, yet user-friendly for more advanced players. NO. Cheers / Jonas. Made with an army of shock-absorbing filaments, it’s a great option for players looking for easier access to depth. The K7 Red has a bit better feel from the string bed, but that can be a matter of a taste. Actually, I think they flex even more. We will see if creating a solid racquet for a wide audience is enough for success, but there is definitely plenty to like about this stick. How would you compare the X-Silver 99 to this racquet? Thanks for the great and thorough reviews! The Nova is more comfortable, controlled and offer less dampening so better feel. Comfort? Unit price / per . Unit price / per . Hi Jonas, How is it compared with Wilson Ultra Tour? I tested it strung both with Diadem Flash and Diadem Solstice Power 1.25 gauge. Yes, it is close but more offers a bit more spin and power. Obviously the room for innovation in tennis racquets is not huge, so it might be a coincidence but in this case, it was a good one. I really thought it was highly competent as a racquet and a good competitor to higher spec frames like the HEAD Graphene 360+ Speed Pro and the Babolat Pure Strike Tour. This is exactly the type of racquet I have been looking for: Powerful but still with decent control that allows for full swings without holding back for fear of ball flying long. This star-shaped string worked really well in this racquet and they also look great together. I am happy the company is doing well. Have you tried the Diadem Elevate 98? What do you think about this? The Ultra offers a bit more control though. Simply quite a versatile racquet that fits a large group of players. It was just another racquet where I can’t find many faults. Becoming a player in the tennis racquet market is not easy. I have been harping on about the amount of 305 gram, 98 sq inch racquets on the market and here is another one. Thanks! As Jonas experienced, my racquet had a bit lower SW (278 unstrung) but with a few grams of lead tape it feels great. It is quite easy to use and at 305 grams unstrung it offers some room for customization. Helping tennis players elevate their game by designing the most innovative performance tennis gear on the planet. Simplicity wins for many customers. Also, I just saw your review on the Pacific X Tour – another 16 x 20 racquet!!! Flash is the choice of frequent string breakers looking for a round co-coly that is extremely comfortable. Sure, it is not as powerful but I really enjoyed playing with it. With strings, it is a little bit easier. That is awesome. And like you, I love 16×20. Diadem Elevate 98 is however not a bad racquet. Hi, Thanks! Subscribe to get special offers, free giveaways, and once-in-a-lifetime deals. Strung up (with Solstice Power and Evolution) and with overgrip it weighed 322g. Utilizing patent pending six-pointed Star Core Technology, Elite XT is firm co-poly that combines low-friction surface and maximum ball bite. Patreon – Support and get VIP content YouTube – In-depth video reviews and vlog Instagram – Racquets, racquets, racquets Twitter Facebook Page – New content daily Facebook Group – Join the discussion with other tennis nerds Amazon Influencer, About tennis racquets All racquet reviews Here is a great racquet buying guide to get you started. Similar to HEAD Radicals for sure. If you like foam-filled racquets, I am sure you will really enjoy these new Diadem FS racquets. Excellent article/review, as always! The firmer feel results in an explosive response off the string bed with long lasting tension maintenance. When I strung it up with Solinco Tour Bite, it was a bit more controlled and when I used it with Diadem Flash, it played with more power. I also liked how they kept the stiffness low and opened up the string pattern to 16×20. Great review! Both are very good racquets, it depends on what you are looking for. I am impressed that the first racquet offering of a young company plays so competently, but I think it helped to imitate a popular mold such as the HEAD Radical MP. Trustpilot. Simply, a really nice racquet! Must say, it is a bit more high-powered than I expected it to be considering the low-ish stiffness and the semi-closed string pattern. It feels really, really good. Groundstrokes – This is a good stick for baseliners who hit with a decent amount of spin. The new Diadem FS Racquets come with Impact Shield (reducing overall vibration), high-modulus carbon, and a patent-pending rib system throughout the frame that they call a Flex Stabilization System. A very nice frame, probably prefer that from the Tour as it is a bit easier to use and gives more room for customization. Most tennis nerds will like these specs. Please also follow and share our other channels. Yes, this one swings pretty fast, but when it comes to the Elevate Tour – they do feel a bit more sluggish compared to some racquets with similar swing weight but without the foam-filling. It can be played in stock form or used as a platform for customization. So to summarize this Diadem Elevate 98 Racquet Review, I can only say I was positively surprised about the performance of this new racquet brand. The racquet was still enjoyable and playable with the low swing weight, but when I added 4 grams of lead tape to it and bumped up the swing weight to 320 – it played much better. This might be my next racquet coming from a Donnay X-Black 99 that has a 16×20. Now Available - Pain relief where you need it. Would like just a bit of power still….. How would you compare the Nova 100 and the Pure Strike 100 (3rd generation) ? This type of racquet should have a swing weight of around 315-320 to play stable and with good power so I think this might have been a problem with quality control. Unfortunately it seems like even Yonex is pulling away from them. The swing weight is higher, the string pattern is tighter for better directional control and the power comes more from the weight than the slightly higher stiffness. It was strung with Diadem Flash, a soft round poly – possibly with a more spinny string I would have more success there. Another racquet that is good is the Prince Beast 98 or the HEAD Graphene 360 Speed Pro. 1L - 4 1/8" 2L - 4 1/4" 3L - 4 3/8" 4L - 4 1/2" Sort by. Diadem Sports, Pompano Beach. Ideal for hybrid setups as well, pair Flash with Evolution or Impulse for ultimate comfort! Team Diadem offers sponsorship programs for juniors, coaches, colleges, and professional players. If you are an advanced player though, this should not be an issue. It is simply a competent frame and a worthy contender to other 98 sq inch and 100 sq inch racquets on the market. It plays very stable without any customization. I just bought the Diadem Nova FS 100 and played a few times with it. However, if you hit with spin and want a racquet that offers a nice blend of power, control and spin, I think you will enjoy the Diadem Elevate 98. Now Available - Pain relief where you need it. Diadem Elevate 98 FS. I liked it a lot for its precision but found it hard to whip as I do have a fast swing. How would you compare the power/spin of the Elevate Tour vs. I like a bit more control from my racquets, so it is not something I would consider switching to, but I cannot think of any issues with the racquet either. Since the Nova 100 has a swing weight under 320, one would assume that despite it having foam in the frame, that it still swings just as easy as a racquet without foam……”? Here is a great racquet buying guide to get you started. Upcoming Reviews: Wilson Blade Pro, Blade 102 SW... Yonex Ezone 98 Tour Review – First impressions, Babolat Pure Drive 2021 – First impressions. Hi has tested the nova ? I strung up the Diadem Nova with Diadem Solstice Power (link to Amazon) at 53 lbs or 24 kg. the Pure Strike lacks in the feel department idk why Babolat did that. At its core, the Diadem Elevate 98 has Impact Shield Technology (IST). Too much for my taste, but I imagine many players would enjoy this racquet. Hi, It is a bit more powerful and feels more solid. Evolution is a unique nylon based Premium Polyamide that has been extruded as a solid mono-filament. The Diadem Elevate 98 offers a slightly lower launch angle, similar power level and a bit less spin. Diadem Nova 100 FS. I would say the Beast is a bit crisper. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. I have said before that I really enjoy the 16×20 pattern as it is a good mix of control and spin. Flash is the choice of frequent string breakers looking for a round co-coly that is extremely comfortable. Do you want to? [I have no commercial relationship with Diadem or mijnracket.nl other than as a customer]. I can assume that this racquet is pretty close to the IG Youtek Radical MP right? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I ended up playing it with a leather grip and four grams of lead tape at 3 and 9. The racquet lands somewhere in between those two racquets, a bit better comfort and feel than the Tour, but offering a bit more power than the Speed Pro. Hi you can compare this racquet with the beast 98 and vcore 98 im between this frames? I might just have to take the jump haha. I recently tried the new Pure Strike 100 and really liked it. It felt good on pretty much every shot and I think there is a wide group of players who could enjoy playing with this stick. I loved it on serve where it packed more power than most 98 sq inch racquets. I enjoyed both the Diadem FS Nova and the Diadem FS Elevate Tour and I do like that there only two series of racquets to choose from.