Diadem Nova 100 V3

Brand: Diadem
Model: Nova 100 V3
Blade size: 100 sq/inch
Weight: 300 gr
Balance: 32.0 cm
Stringing pattern: 16x19
Length: 27 inches
RA: 69
Beam: 23.5 mm

This racket is delivered free strung with a string of your choice from our webshop. Excluding cover.

Technology and playing characteristics Diadem Nova 100 V3:

The Nova 100 V3 houses a few technological innovations. FS2 (Flex Stabilization System 2) is a double rib structure in the racket wall/tube construction. This ensures that the racket twists less and offers a super solid feeling at ball impact. Kraibon is now around the rib structure, just like with the Elevate V3. This is an elastomer that is often used in motor sports and the aerospace industry. This material has excellent damping properties and, in combination with the foam (in the entire tube construction of the racket), filters a lot of harmful vibrations. HMT Carbon around the heart piece and at 3 and 9 o'clock in the blade then ensures the direct playing feel and power.

Mike has been able to test this racket (in a black prototype design) for a few months before the official release. Here are some of his findings. The full review will be online soon.

Playing features:

From the baseline it is immediately noticeable how solid the racket feels. The racket has a very nice direct control over the ball, combined with a good portion of free power! You easily get speed and length in your strokes and you also need a bit of rotation (spin) in your strokes so that the balls do not fly for long. That is how explosive this racket is. The racket is agile enough to get into position quickly. The spin is more than solid, but controlled enough. So you do not get an enormous high ball trajectory with this racket, but more than enough spin.

The free bit of service power is very welcome, especially for players who could use some extra help from the racket or for players who want to make the most of their strong serve.

The Nova 100 V3 also holds its own at the net with its fine manoeuvrability and excellent stability to parry hard balls.

All in all, the Diadem Nova 100 has received an excellent update with a beautiful new look. Purely in terms of performance, this is one of the best power rackets on the market. The nice bonus is the excellent comfort!