Diadem Nova V3 100 Racket
Series: Nova
$239.95
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Frame specs
| Head Size | 100 sq in |
| Weight | 10.6 oz / 300 g |
| Length | 27 Inches |
| Balance | 7 pts HL / 320 mm |
| Stiffness | 69 RA |
| String Pattern | 16x19 |
| Beam Width | 23.5 mm Flat Beam |
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What players say
Reviewers and forum posters consistently praise the Nova V3 100 for baseline power close to a Babolat Pure Drive, paired with a level of arm comfort that's unusual for a racquet this powerful, thanks to the Kraibon dampening and double-rib frame. Spin and stability off the ground get good marks, but several testers found the feel gets less refined up at net, and a couple of forum users flagged cosmetic gripes and underspec strung weights on individual frames.
Best for
- Baseline power hitters
- Players wanting an arm-friendly power frame
- Juniors and intermediates who want easy pace
- Players transitioning up from a tweener to a full power stick
Pros
- Strong, easy baseline power, close to Pure Drive/Ezone territory
- Comfortable and well dampened for a stiff power frame
- Maneuverable and easy to swing with a forgiving sweet spot
- Good spin and stability, holds up against pace
Cons
- Feel and control get less refined at net; volleys can sail long
- Some testers wanted more shape/spin for control compared to dedicated spin frames
- Velvet-style paint finish criticized as sticky/tacky by at least one player
- Individual frames measured slightly underspec on strung weight
Voices
— Mike, Mijnracket, Web
The balls come fast and deep with little effort.
— dr. godmode, Forums
Spin and power are great. Stability is solid.
— konstantinos kalfountzos, Forums
Soft and sticky touch that is not as good as a generic matte or even better a glossy finish.
— The Tennis Tribe, Web
Surprisingly comfortable from the very first swing.
— djNEiGht, Forums
Frames measured 299-301g unstrung with swing weights around 275-279, underspec on weight.