Diadem Nova V3 Review - My fave power racquet right now

[@travissimmons5561]

I have a pair of the older fs 100s and love them. This one sounds like winning upgrade.

[@JLKV22]

Cool racket and review. I feel like if I had to choose a diadem would be the elevate 98 tour. Just because I'm currently with the PS VS and is an amazing racket.

[@experientialtennispickleball]

The Elevate, for me, is much better. Keep in mind that the V3 is a bit softer than the V2. I prefer the V2.

[@Javi_C]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@sandroferrini]

Nice review, how do you compare the Nova V3 to the Ezone 100?

[@RonnieJamesOsbourne]

(Edited) Hey, Jonas...I originally asked what the beam width is for the Nova V3 100. I talked to Diadem and they gave me the beam width spec, however... Curious if you can explain/educate on how a single number beam spec of 23.5mm can also have the classification as a "tapered beam width?" How can you have a single beam thickness along with it being tapered? They seem contradictory. Thanks!

[@experientialtennispickleball]

Had the same issue. Someone said the same 23.5 straight beam and I think someone in Japan has said something about 23.5-24.5-23.5 but I'm not sure

[@RonnieJamesOsbourne]

@@experientialtennispickleball I just emailed Diadem directly and asked for the beam width and "why" they choose to not publish the spec... Maybe Jonas knows why to both...I guess we''l see... But, if he doesn't, I'll update everyone here within this thread.

[@RonnieJamesOsbourne]

Ok... So, Diadem got back to me and said it's a 23.5, BUT, it's a "tappered beam?" I put a ? because I don't really know what that means or implies. If your beam is 23.5mm would that not be a "constant beam," and not a tappered one? A tappered beam gives me the impression that the beam at some point "diminishes or a reduces in thickness" by definition, so 23.5 as a single number doesn't make sense. Feel free to correct or educate me!

[@RonnieJamesOsbourne]

@@experientialtennispickleball Ok... For anyone that cares, Diadem was nice enough to give the final beam specs with an explanation. (Diadem) Yes, that means there is difference of the beam width throughout. Rackets either have a straight beam (same thickness throughout) or tapered beam (different thicknesses throughout). It is hard to give all the measurements of the beam, so like many brands, we list it is Tapered Beam and customers understand that it will be 23.5mm at the thinnest. For your purposes it would be a 23.5 / 24.5 / 23.5 (23.28 in throat, but I think easier to call it 23.5) I hope that helps.

[@experientialtennispickleball]

@@RonnieJamesOsbourne that's what I thought!

[@returntotennis706]

Great review! Nice to see Diadem moving forward with their tennis products. Any updates on the new Diadem spin frame?

[@Tennisnerd]

Thanks! Don’t know if there will be one, to be honest but not unlikely

[@jamesbittle9789]

Where did you hear about a spin racquet?

[@returntotennis706]

It came up during a podcast between Tennisnerd and Diadem

[@mt-kk1nt]

Hi Jonas. Is there now any possibility to buy Toroline in Europe without spending 20 euro on shipping cost?

[@wolfgangschlunz5583]

Tennisracketseu Just talk to Joao.

[@micah2237]

has anyone tried the V3 and the FS 100? if so, can you tell me the differences in feel & performance?

[@darioschmidt5031]

Hi, what are differences to the Donnay Formula Octacore?

[@RickOwensHeelDrag]

Is this the same guy from before who used to use that Donnay?

[@tonygareth221]

I kind of prefer the older elevate four over new one, and the elevate tour over the nova. Which of the diadems did you prefer

[@Sep45]

Beautiful place to play!

[@Tennisnerd]

Yeah, it is

[@seany_c]

Are you able to hit flat through the ball with the Nova, or do you feel forced to add topspin to most shots? I'm looking forward to the video about Andre's Gravity MP. I've been seriously considering switching from my Radical MP to a Gravity of some kind and am enjoying a stock mp currently.

[@Tennisnerd]

Yeah, I feel I can hit flat, not quite as flat as with the Ezone 100, but similarly.

[@peejread2309]

How does the 300g version compare to the FX500 2023? And the CX400 tour?

[@sebastiandomagala9233]

Actually not my cup of tea, I always tended more to control frames. Although it must be said that I do quite well with the Ezone Tour, which is considered a power frame by some.

[@rds4629]

Thanks for putting out the swingweight which they don't list on thei rwebsite for some reason... is the quality control pretty good w/ their frames or hit and miss? I don't know if thye offer matching racquets/frames?

[@Anton.Arkhipov]

With such racquets a question always rising: how harsh is it on the arm?

[@Shaunsweeney-Kubach71]

That is a great question my friend. I seen Nick at intuitive tennis talking about heavy racquets and tennis elbow.

[@antodelrey]

Thank you for sharing 🙏🏾

[@Anton.Arkhipov]

@@Shaunsweeney-Kubach71 yeah Nick did raise this topic, but it’s when you “cook them wrong” - try to play with stiff wrist, get late a lot. Nick has been doing provocative and controversial videos, but recently he’s very congruent, like his content in recent months a lot. Most stiff racquets are ok on the arm, if you use soft strings and don’t face too crazy pace off serves and at the net. But some may be well balanced even with poly and in high level game. Jonas usually says something about arm friendliness, but not this time, hence my question 🙂

[@Shaunsweeney-Kubach71]

@@Anton.Arkhipov I play with the Wilson Profile 95 and have been using the same racquets since the late 80s and 90s, and that is the stiffest racquet ever made by Wilson. I totally agree with you on the strings, I have always played with lose string tension. I string my mains at 40lbs, and my crosses at 36. And I use 16 gauge on my mains and 17 gauge on my crosses, and I have never had a problem with tennis elbow or anything like that, and I am 52 years old my friend. So I totally agree with you on the string tension.

[@cradlecap123]

Even though were in the end times it's great to escape with nerdy stuff. Is it better than the Wilson T2000?

[@Tennisnerd]

😂 yes

[@simondommer7959]

Hi, what do you think about Head Lynx Touch in the Mains and Head Lynx Tour in the crosses (or the other way round) ? Thank you :)

[@vanodne]

I found that Lynx Tour mains and Lynx Touch crosses at 46lb worked well in my Gravities, with controlled power and excellent spin. But...Lynx Touch is surprisingly stiff and caused wrist pain (went back to Velocity crosses). May be different for you, of course.

[@simondommer7959]

@@vanodne okay, thank you for your feedback 🎾

[@vanodne]

@@simondommer7959 I was really happy with those strings up until the point the wrist started to bother me. If you don't mind stiff racquets/strings it might be just fine for you.

[@scottcarson3059]

Hope the build quality is better!

[@Tennisnerd]

Looks and feels great so far

[@plus445]

You've intimated this in the comments of another review as well but I've yet to see any evidence of cracks or poor quality from users on forums etc. Can you provide any sources for your claims?

[@Shaunsweeney-Kubach71]

Does Diadem make custom racquets? I play with the Wilson Profile 95 and it’s over 370 grams and over 13 once’s, the Profile is very handle heavy and I am not a fan of that, I want to customize a racquet that is a little thinner on the frame and the weight to be balanced more towards the head of the racquet. I was clocking my serve in the mid hundreds and the Profile is very stiff, but a lot of power. I just broke a cone hitting the serve, and I am a disabled 52 year old. I couldn’t imagine of some of the you tubers that play higher level tennis, hitting serves with the Wilson Profile 95. I bet my Barry Bonds rookie card that some of these You tubers would be hitting the serves in the mid to higher 100 mph serves effortlessly. I am going to the courts later today and I will be hitting the serves with the Profile and see if I can take down some more Mini Cones. Great job on the video my friend. Thank you

[@geramos109]

Are you sponsored by Diadem for the review?

[@Tennisnerd]

No

[@geramos109]

@@Tennisnerd Thanks. There is so much hype with the string in Yt that is worth asking