Diadem Solstice Power 17/1.20 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 | 17/1.20mm |
| Length | 660ft/200m |
| Composition | Co-polyester |
| Colors | Aqua |
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What players say
Diadem Solstice Power 17/1.20 is a spin-focused co-poly that testers and buyers rate highly for grip and comfort, but almost everyone flags that it loses tension and bite faster than other polys. Tennis Warehouse's playtest scored it 95 for spin and 84 overall, with playability duration as the clear weak point.
Best for
- Players chasing heavy topspin
- Full, fast swings
- Players wanting a softer-feeling poly
- Shorter restring cycles
Pros
- Strong spin and ball bite from the star-shaped profile
- Comfortable feel for a co-polyester
- Reliable control when the string is fresh
- Light, lively response praised by several buyers
Cons
- Tension and playability drop noticeably after a few hours
- Gets livelier and more erratic late in its life, costing control
- Durability rated only average to below average compared with other polys
Voices
— Marco, Tennis Warehouse playtester, Web
I was confident that it would provide control when I was going for my shots.
— Chris, Tennis Warehouse playtester, Web
The tension dropped out a little faster than the average poly based string.
— Adrians, Tennis Warehouse customer review, Web
If you crave for spin this is your best friend.
— Tennis Warehouse customer reviewer, Web
Not outstanding compared to other polys.