Diadem Solstice Power 16L/1.25 String Reel - 660'
Line: Solstice Power
$194.95
Diadem Solstice Power is a comfortably firm co-poly with a six-pointed star shape. The result is a string that combines a low-friction surface with maximum ball bite. In other words, this string was built for spin - massive spin. Intermediate and advanced players looking for a comfortable co-poly with pinpoint control have come to the right place.
String specs
| Gauge | 16L/1.25mm |
| Length | 660ft / 200m |
| Composition | Co-polyester |
| Colors | Aqua |
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What players say
Diadem Solstice Power is a six-pointed-star co-poly that reviewers rate highly for spin and control, with comfort that is softer than typical stiff co-polys. The main complaint is that it loses tension and gets erratic toward the end of its life, and power is modest unless the player generates their own pace.
Best for
- Spin-focused baseliners
- Players with fast, full swings
- Control-oriented poly hitters
- Frequent restringers (reel format)
Pros
- Strong spin from the star-shaped profile and snapback
- Pockets the ball well and gives good control
- More comfortable than many stiff co-polys
- Solid tension hold for the first several hours of play
Cons
- Tension drops and feel turns erratic late in the string's life
- Power is low to average unless the player swings fast
- Durability in thinner gauges is shorter than in thicker ones
- Sources disagree on firmness (comfortably firm vs. comfortably soft)
Voices
— Chris, Tennis Warehouse playtester, Web
I was very impressed with the amount of spin this string offered.
— Marco, Tennis Warehouse playtester, Web
This string really provided me with good control; it pocketed the ball nicely on impact.
— Chris, Tennis Warehouse playtester, Web
The tension dropped out a little faster than the average poly based string.
— Racketpedia lab test, Web
the right balance between power, control, spin and comfort
— Lee Teague, Diadem site customer review, Web
Always given great control!