Diadem Elevate V4 Team 98 Racket
Series: Elevate
$239.95
The Diadem Elevate V4 ushers in a new era to the flagship series’ most maneuverable and user-friendly frame. This update features a captivating design paired with unique technology to provide a more arm friendly and comfortable feel.
Frame specs
| Head Size | 98 sq in |
| Weight | 10.2 oz / 290 g |
| Length | 27 in |
| Balance | 3 pts HL / 335 mm |
| Stiffness | 64 |
| String Pattern | 16x20 |
| Beam Width | 21.5 mm Flat Beam |
What players say
The Elevate V4 Team 98 is the lightest, most head-light version of Diadem's control-first Elevate line, dropping to 290g with a 16x20 pattern for players who want the frame's precision without the heavier Tour swingweight. Reviewers say it feels solid and direct in hand for a control frame but does not hand out power, so it rewards players who already generate their own pace. The main written review treats it as a legitimate alternative to established control sticks like the Blade V10 and Radical, just with more muted feedback and spin.
Best for
- Control-seeking players building racquet-head speed
- Juniors moving up to a full-size frame
- Players downsizing from a heavier control racquet
- Precise ball-strikers who create their own pace
Pros
- Feels solid and direct right away, described as the best-playing Elevate yet
- Preserves the tighter 16x20 control profile in a lighter, more maneuverable package
- Kraibon material gives a blend of flex and stability that reviewers find comfortable
- Head-light balance makes it easier to swing than the heavier Elevate Tour version
Cons
- Does not generate much power on its own; players need to bring their own pace
- Spin and feedback are more muted than comparable control frames like the Blade V10 or Radical
- Not aimed at players wanting a modern power-assisted feel
Voices
— Jonas Eriksson, Web
This racquet does not come with a lot of power, you need to bring your a-game to create powerful shots.
— Jonas Eriksson, Web
Diadem have been improving their racquets with every generation and this V4 feels right in the hand straight away.
— Jonas Eriksson, Web
The Elevate is still a little more muted than those racquets, perhaps due to the Kraibon, but I feel like I still have control over where the ball goes.