Diadem Axis 100 Racket
Series: Axis
$259.95
Shop the Axis 100 tennis racket from Diadem Sports. Precision-engineered for competitive play.
Frame specs
| Head Size | 100 sq in |
| Weight | 10.6 oz / 300 g |
| Length | 27 Inches |
| Balance | 4 pts HL / 330 mm |
| Stiffness | 64 |
| String Pattern | 16x19 |
| Beam Width | 23 mm x 26 mm x 23 mm |
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What players say
Reviewers describe the Axis 100 as Diadem's spin-focused answer to the Babolat Pure Aero, but noticeably more dampened and arm-friendly thanks to the Kraibon elastomer. It generates easy depth and shape with a generous sweet spot, though a few forum posters found it light in hand with less stability on off-center hits and serves compared to heavier frames.
Best for
- Spin-oriented baseliners
- Players wanting Pure Aero-style spin with more comfort
- Intermediate players seeking easy depth
- Arm-sensitive players
Pros
- Strong, easy spin generation, compared favorably to the Pure Aero
- More dampened and comfortable than rival spin frames like the Pure Aero and Extreme MP
- Generous, forgiving sweet spot that helps with depth and shape from the baseline
- Stable feel for most rallying situations according to written reviews
Cons
- Some players find it feels light in hand and less stable outside the sweet spot
- Serves can lack the pop of a heavier frame for players used to more mass
- Leans toward power over pure control for some testers
Voices
— Jonas Eriksson, Tennisnerd.net, Web
The launch angle is high, but not unmanageable.
— Mike Veldhuis, Mijnracket.nl, Web
Power takes priority over control, with considerable speed from baseline shots.
— njhmusicman, Talk Tennis forum, Forums
It felt pretty light in my hands and lacked stability outside the sweet spot.
— Soundbyte, Talk Tennis forum, Forums
The Axis 100 might be a dream racket for those who were fans of the Blade Pro or Pure Aero Rafa.