Diadem Nova FS 100 Racket Review by Mike

The Diadem Nova FS 100 is an excellent choice for players looking for a power racket with more feel and comfort. In this review, Mike shares his experience with this racket, which is an update of the previous Nova 100 version and now offers even more versatility.

Tested racket:

Brand : Diadem

Model : Nova FS 100

Blade size : 100 sq/inch

Weight : 300 gr

Balance : 32.0 cm

Stringing pattern : 16x19

Length : 27 inches

RA : 69

Beam : 23.5 mm

Stringing : Diadem Solstice Power 17 on 23/22 kg

Tester:

Name : Mike

Playing strength : 4/4

Player type : Classic player with flat groundstrokes, generates little spin.

Racket history : Head Ti Fire, Babolat Pure Drive, Prince EXO3 Rebel Team, Wilson Steam 100 BLX2, Head Graphene Radical MP, Prince Textreme Warrior 107, Diadem Elevate 98.

Test scores Diadem Nova FS 100:

Power : 8.5

Control : 7.5

Spin : 8.5

Comfort : 8

Agility : 7.5

Touch : 8

Baseline:

The Nova FS 100 offers a good dose of free power right from the baseline. The ball rotation (spin and slice) is above average and in terms of performance is between the Babolat Pure Drive and Pure Aero . The racket offers a lot of playing ease and is ideal for players who want to combine power with spin. Thanks to the Flex Stabilization System (FS), which consists of a rib structure filled with special damping foam, this new version has considerably more feel and comfort than its predecessor.

The stability of the frame has been improved, especially on slices and backhands, making the racket easy to maneuver. However, the racket still requires some rotation to control the power.

Service:

The Nova FS 100 also provides extra power when serving, which is very pleasant. Thanks to the 16x19 string pattern, kick and slice services grip well. This makes serving with this racket easy and effective.

Just:

At the net, the Nova FS 100 offers more feel and refinement than its predecessor, especially on stop volleys and other subtle strokes. The racquet is stable enough to handle hard shots, although its maneuverability is average. For more maneuverability, you might want to consider a leather grip to improve balance.

Power/control:

The racquet is clearly more focused on power than control. For players looking for more control, Diadem offers alternatives such as the Elevate racquet family. Although the Nova FS 100 offers a lot of free power, it does not feel uncontrolled. The improved stability helps to control the ball well, especially when you add rotation to your shots.

Comfort/arm-friendliness Diadem Nova FS 100:

In terms of comfort, the Diadem Nova FS 100 is among the best in its segment. The previous version sometimes felt tinny on off-center hits, but this new version twists much less. Thanks to the cushioning foam in the rib structure, the frame offers excellent cushioning, without sacrificing direct ball control. The comfort has been significantly improved, making this racket friendlier to the arm.

Bottom line:

The Diadem Nova FS 100 is one of the best 100 sq/inch rackets available today, alongside models such as the Head Speed ​​MP , Babolat Pure Strike 100 , and Yonex EZONE 100. Offering a great combination of power, spin, and comfort, this racket will appeal to a wide range of players looking for versatility and ease of use.

The Diadem Nova FS 100 is now available in our webshop, including free stringing of your choice!