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@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Use this link to get 15% off any racquet or string purchase from Diadem! diademsports.com/discount/Essential15

@roddickfan90 3 года назад

Can you use this on the European site as well or just the US? Thanks!

@czibailo 3 года назад

Just ordered two demos from them, looking forward to trying them out. I’ll make sure to use your code if I buy!

@thomashouston8709 2 года назад

Ian, is your discount not active anymore? I don’t see the discount being applied anywhere, full price when I follow that link

@edwardduffy3924 3 года назад

Shout out to the editing team/person. The synchronisation between music and video is so intelligent and (along with the stunning camera work that goes further that just standing behind Ian at the baseline) make the shot sequences far more engaging. The clever use of slow motion to match the popping ball sound with key beats (not always the obvious ones either) is really appreciated but will go unnoticed by most. Well played guys ✌️

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

🙏❤

@jonlynch1641 2 года назад

audio person here... also highly appreciated!

@jeffgreen1379 2 года назад

I worked in tv news for 18 years, still dabble in free lance sports videography and teach high school video production-your videos are always very well-done! Kudos to your video team! I also coach our high school boys/girls teams and purchased the Elevate Tour just prior to last season and love it! I too played as a junior with the original Pro Staff and I have to say the Elevate Tour is the closest thing I’ve used since the original Staff! At this point a couple of my guys players have switched to it as well-Fabio at Diadem has been very awesome for me and my team-we r also now using their string and hope to get a good deal on some practice balls soon! Glad you like the racket and keep producing the great looking videos-I’ll be honest had it not been for Tennis Troll channel I wouldn’t have even known about Diadem! I love watching both channels-you guys do a great job!

@eloneatmyshorts Год назад

Hi Ian. Is the coupon code no longer valid?@@EssentialTennis

@tritang7298 3 года назад

I admire the fact that you pick a local brand. Making all the right moves, well done to team ET.

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

💪🙏

@-Munditimum- 3 года назад

A big congrats to Ian and the ET team. I can actually see myself using both of these racquets depending what state of mind and physicality I am during a long match. Best of luck and fortune to this great company and hope they go big internationally. Have heard a lot of good things about them. Cheers!

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

It was REALLY close for me. Thanks for your support, Munditimum!

@-Munditimum- 3 года назад

@@EssentialTennis Looking forward to seeing you hit some more with these racquets! :)

@herbertduff4084 3 года назад

great choice going with diadem! love their products from racquets to string tech!

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Great to hear you're enjoying them, Herbert! Now you can get 15% off their products! 🙂

@BrandonVasholz 3 года назад

Bought the other racquet designed by Diadem for less advanced players, the Nova a couple months ago. Love it so far. I have more control over my strokes than I had with the Babolat Pure Drive that I had been using for years. It's crazy how different racquets can feel.

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

So glad to hear you're enjoying them, Brandon!

@LuxuryFragranceBoss 3 года назад

I absolutely love this brand, I live in Grand Cayman and my club started to carry them, I’ve been testing the Elevate and the Nova, waiting to test the elevate tour (the clubs order is held up in customs) before ordering either of the elevate. I gave my Babolat friends and 300g Nova to try and they fell in love too. Watch out Diadem for a decent size order coming your way from the Caymans, I’m putting these rackets in the hands of everyone I play with! For long term Ian, I’ve seen a few other reviewers add a couple of grams of lead tape to the regular elevate to help stabilize the head at the net.

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

So glad you enjoy their products, Luxury! Now you can get 15% off, thanks for your support!

@LuxuryFragranceBoss 3 года назад

@@EssentialTennis unfortunately not as for shipping and duties purposes, it’s still better to order through my club but I’m happy to pay the price for such great equipment 😁

@nathanmiller6051 2 года назад

Sounds great!!! I'm really happy for you 🎾 glad you found something that works all around!!! I want to try their Flash string!!

@aaronjohnson2312 2 года назад

I’ve been using the Elevate Tour for a year now and love it. My favorite string combo so far is their multifilament in the mains and pro x in the cross. I also used to play with the ncode six one and found this to feel very similar.

@Reakerboy 3 года назад

Cool video. Nice to see your approach to racket testing. 👍🏻

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@notreallytate4217 3 года назад

I LOVE DIADEM!!! haha. Awesome to see someone else playing with them they are excellent racquets.

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Awesome! So glad you're liking them!

@TennisOreste 3 года назад

Congrats on the partnership and good luck with the new racquet 👏💪🎾

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Thank you so much, Oreste!

@jameshaldeman9181 3 года назад

Diadem is awesome, glad youre working together. Hopefully you both get big boosts from this

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Thanks so much for your support, James!

@vinu31 2 года назад

Well done on the racquet brand partnership. Credit to the ET team building up a strong tennis instruction channel

@TomRoyce 3 года назад

Interesting point about the lighter version. I play with the Wilson Clash 100 Tour but I keep my original Wilson Clash 100 in my bag. Living in the south and the heat, the regular Clash is great to pull out near the end of a long match as I get fatigued. The lighter weight helps me get through the ball when I am out of gas. I learned this trick from the guy over at Tennis Spin.

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Interesting!

@willecutlip 3 года назад

Difference in RA noticeable while hitting? The Elevate model should be easier on your arm/shoulder over time along with providing a faster swing (more HL)

@gtsounder 2 года назад

I love that you are working with Diadem and hope you truly are enjoying the racquets. I started playing tennis about 4 years ago, found your channel 3 years ago (for which I am truly thankful as I appreciate all your content from the teaching and recommendations and now the matches) and then I found Diadem about 9 months ago. My wife and I are each now playing with the Elevate Tours and love the stability and the solid feel that you noted in your discussion in your video. I haven't given the non-tour version much play, but we're the first in our area to use Diadem, but I've loaned a couple out and am pretty sure my friend will get them now so I will pass on your discount code. I hope it's a positive relationship for both of you. Enjoy

@ianmichael3912 2 года назад

This is my racket too!! I love it a lot. The feel is amazing and it looks great too

@FuzzyYellowBallz 3 года назад

I heard about Diadem when Harry at Tennis Spin reviewed them. I was immediately sold on looking into them.

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

They're great racquets!

@david4719 3 года назад

I have been using Diadem Solstice Black strings with my pure drive 2020. They are hexagram shaped co-poly 16g that give me a tone of spin. Been using them for 2 months now and I'm really liking them. I might need to check out their other products.

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Awesome, glad you're liking the strings, David! Be sure to grab your 15% off 🙂

@LarzB 3 года назад

Weight and weight distribution is easy to adapt on a lighter racket as you have margin to work width. I would take the non tour version over the tour version every time. Also because of the lower ra of 64 vs 67 Try 6 gram at 6hr and add 4 gram inside the butt cap. The swing weight will be a little lower than the tour version, but it will feel even more solid than the tour version. Then you'll like this one more for volleys as well If you want the solid feeling and even less swing weight increase, add that 6 grams at the top of the grip in stead

@GeraldVeeneman 3 года назад

I also prefer the standard Elevate over the Tour version because of the lower flex though it was a little too light to me in stock condition. So I added 4 x 4" of 1/4 inch lead strips (centered at 10 and 2) and counterbalanced with 2 screws (8 grams) into the foam under the buttcap. Feels really rock solid with amazing serve power!

@benine9 2 года назад

I use the normal Elevate FS for tougher singles matches (normal and daily stick is the Gravity Tour). 4 grams at 3 and 9 plus an overgrip fixes all the stability issues at the net.

@coug22mb 2 года назад

Hey Ian, just ordered a Diadem std Elevate w/RPM Blast 18 at 54. Love it. What is your grip size? I do 4 and 3/8 may be too big..

@ninjafk 3 года назад

Nice demo, Ian! I've never tried their racquets, but I have tried Diadem strings. I know some people don't like it, but I absolutely love the star shape. Solstice Power off the stringer is my favorite string. I love the power, spin, and control. I do have to be honest though, I don't play with Solstice Power normally any more just because the strings lose tension too quickly for me. Still, they seem like a great company, and I wish I had the time and money to replace my strings more because I would definitely be playing Solstice Power then.

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Great to hear you're enjoying their strings, Huy! Now you can get 15% off 🙂

@sinaisinai43 3 года назад

Great video. Thanks

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

You bet!

@jameschoi3137 3 года назад

Awesome, Ian! I was surprised when I saw Diadem as it is a smaller brand. I use the regular Elevate, not the Tour version. I love it but I do feel getting pushed back a bit against heavy hitters. As someone recommended, I'm about to try lead tape at 3 and 9. Otherwise it is a perfect racket, especially serving.

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Great to hear you're enjoying it, James!

@ericburness3116 3 года назад

If I didn't recently switch to the Ezone 98 from Yonex, this video would have made me at least play test some Diadem frames. Really smart move by Diadem to align themselves with the Essential Tennis channel. Congrats Ian on getting a deal done, you guys deserve all the success!

@danielbosshart3823 3 года назад

What string including gauge and tension did you use with these racquets? Thanks for your video!

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

For this demo I use Luxilon ALU Power 18 gauge strung at 53lbs in both racquets. I'll be doing a full review of Diadem strings soon and choosing one to play with. Stay tuned.

@onimaxiis1 2 года назад

What about power level of elevate tour? What kind of frames are similar in trems of power? Yonex vcore, babolat pure strike/aero vs etc. Thanks

@Utopia569 3 года назад

Diadem Elevate Tour is a phenomenal racquet.Great plow through and comfort from the foam filled racquet. Their Impulse multifilament strings are better than the x-one biphase in my opinion because they have better pop and spin. Also the Diadem premier balls are fantastic and are made from the same factory as the Wilson US Open balls.

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Great to hear you're already enjoying their products, Utopia!

@derekanaya 3 года назад

Ive been using the elevate with their strings and they have been amazing.

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

So glad to hear that!

@desertfan 3 года назад

You're right, I had not heard of Diadem, but love the look of the racquets. Are you committed to them immediately or will you still use your old racquets during league matches for a while?

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Full commitment!

@georgeraguz5489 Год назад

been using the tour for about 4 months and I really like it. how has your opinion/view of the diadem rackets changed since this video was published?

@BullyGarfield. 2 года назад

May I ask what string Ian used in this review? Thanks

@charliefoster6710 2 года назад

I’m actually trying out the ELEVATE FS98 and happened to come across your post. So far I’m enjoying the racquet. I’m using their hybrid of Flash mains with Evolution crosses. I agree with a lot of your points. Excellent on the serve thus far. Good feel and response at the baseline as well as the net. Arm friendly. Better control for me compared even to the Pure Strike gen 3 16x19 that I currently use. It’s nice there is a discount if you demo. Wonder if I can add your 15% to it as well. 😊

@taytay8732 2 года назад

Did you have any issues with the grommets cracking?

@thomashouston8709 2 года назад

I’m intrigued Ian! I currently use the Babolat Pure Strike but I’ve been really looking for a more feel oriented racquet. I’m a 4.5 base-liner, pretty big serve, generate power easily. Tough to find good racquet advice. I know your more serve/volley. You think it’s worth paying $20 to demo?

@tylerpoe5655 3 года назад

As a diadem player myself, highly recommend there stuff!

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Awesome, glad you're enjoying them, Tyler!

@BenPhanStudios 2 года назад

I really wanted to like the Elevate Models, but found the string pattern too open for me. I tried several different strings, and strung much higher than usual, but it still felt too powerful and I was consistently hitting long. Anyone else have that experience?

@jeromep4148 3 года назад

A couple of guys from the club I play at use Diadem - they really like them. Diadem has its hdqtr’s in Ft Lauderdale which is nice.

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Yup, I'm hoping to make a trip there in the near future.

@ethanhiltz3814 2 года назад

I bought the Diadem Elevate Tour with 16l Solstice Power strings at 54 lbs and I won a tournament with that racket definitely better than my head radicals

@jpkim8950 3 года назад

Gosh, your backhands look so settled. (I was following your journey of rebuilding the backhands)

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

It's getting there! Still much more work to do, but I've come a long ways.

@PuttEnEye 3 года назад

I visited my former coach in Cincinnati and he is also using Diadem and had me try his Elevate. I loved the 16x20 pattern and would love to demo both the Elevate and Elevate Tour together? I did just buy two Head Gravity Pro rackets after using the same racket for twenty years, so it seems silly to change. But the Diadem Elevate felt wonderful and was more maneuverable than my Gravity Pro. Does Diadem offer demoing possibilities at this time?

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

I'll have to check into demoing, Nikhil. They're great racquets!

@cdahl 3 года назад

Have you considered trying a tighter string tension on the “normal” racquet? I wonder if it might help keep it in contention with the tour model in the volleys. You seemed to swing very comfortable with it.

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

I was definitely really comfortable with it. Just not quite enough weight for me on the volleys. Great frame though.

@coug22mb 2 года назад

I noticed recommended tension higher on std elevate

@thomasmedeiros5722 3 года назад

So you switched to this particular brand as a result of an arrangement to promote the brand and in return you get a free supply of racquets and strings? Which is makes sense from a business and financial perspective. Back in the late 1980’s I switched from Prince to Wimbledon racquets when the sales representative offered me three free frames a year to use and promote at the Pro Shop I worked at stringing and selling racquets. As the saying goes, “ For free take, if you pay thing it over “. I played with the Eclipse Oversize model which replaced my Prince Spectrum Comp 110’s. Ended up getting six free frames so it was a great deal while it lasted.

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Appreciate your support, Thomas!

@Ykpaina988 2 года назад

I chose this brand last spring because of the Patriotic duty and wanting to feel special like being sponsored. The salesman was nice enough and I bought two 98 elevates with their poly and synthetic gut like strings with bag, hat, t shirt and he threw in a CBD oil roll on which was nice all around 300 $. I played with them indoors and outdoors and added lead. The durability has been an issue, one racket frame completely cracked after a long training session and the remaining one has small cracks and I use it on the wall only. I switched back my two pro staff 97s and haven't been disappointed. Maybe one day Ill try the elevate tour or Nova.

@SLee-lh3pq 3 года назад

Thanks Ian! Enjoyed! What was string? Confidential?

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Thanks for watching, Lee! Both racquets had Lux ALU Power in them at 53lbs.

@d_trick89 3 года назад

That’s amazing, congrats on the partnership. Love seeing the growth. You should consider the regular version but play with tape around the 3 and 9, more stability at net and won’t change it dramatically

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Thanks for your support, Derek!

@ssenssel 3 года назад

I was keeping a Burn95 FST around just to ship it to you from Brazil or even deliver it personally.. Oh well 🙄

@BullyGarfield. 2 года назад

🥲🥲😅😅😂😂🤣

@b.lakeberg7456 3 года назад

What would you think about getting both the 98 and tour version? You could switch between them depending upon the playing situation and your playing condition for the day. I have seen this work with some players. It can cause some issues with getting in a groove with the racket.

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

It's an interesting idea....doubt I'll keep the standard in my bag though. I don't really like messing with my gear.

@b.lakeberg7456 3 года назад

@@EssentialTennis It makes it hard to get grooved with a frame. The 16x20 stringbed is a nice blend of access to spin and control. I used to play with an ntour. Nice choice on a great frame. I hope the company continues to grow. Thanks for commenting. I enjoy ET a lot and have grown from the instruction. You are a great coach Ian.

@carminecolarusso2252 3 года назад

The best racket I have used. They even weighed mines and was able to achieve a14 mph faster forehand

@bonzwah1 3 года назад

Congrats on the sponsorship!

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Appreciate your support!

@cd8145 3 года назад

Finally, congrats!

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Thanks for your support!

@davelee6002 3 года назад

I think immediate feel will often favor the lighter feeling racquet, especially feeling them side by side, but your muscle memory will adapt to the heavier racquet over time, and you'll be swinging it like you currently swing the regular one. So I actually think the Tour is better for long-term benefit.

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Very possible you're correct. They're both great frames!

@soyellowsoviolent 3 года назад

I feel the same. For me, lighter racquet = more effortless swing. And effortless swing leads to carelessness.

@davelee6002 3 года назад

@@soyellowsoviolent I don't view it that way though. A lighter racquet merely means that you have to swing harder to generate the same force that you could with a slower swing and heavier racquet. There are many excellent players out there are playing with very light racquets, such as ncaa div1 players playing super high level with not the "pro" but the "mp" versions of racquets. So it depends on how you feel comfortable swinging the racquet.

@SomeoneYouKnow2671 3 года назад

@@davelee6002 Exactly. A heavy racket allows you to crush the ball while feeling that you hardly did anything. As soon as your muscles (and sometimes technique) adapt, it's almost always the better option. The only downside is that you lose a bit of maneuverability at the net, which might be crucial considering Ian's good net game.

@davelee6002 3 года назад

@@SomeoneYouKnow2671 yep, volleying is such a big differentiator. But on the serve as welL, which for most people really ought to feature everyone's max racquet head speed, regardless of where they are from 3.5 up, you'll really be testing the limit of how much weight you can ad before it's a detriment. And with a serve and volley game, you absolutely can't compromise on the most important shot in tennis.

@TheRob2D 3 года назад

Never thought I'd see the day!

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

How come?

@Lucas.jp13 3 года назад

Hey Ian! The Diadems look great. Another pro at my club uses one and loves it. I noticed you have a cart full of the Wilson Trinity balls. What are your thoughts on them and how long have you been using them/ how long do they actually last? I ask mainly because we are planning on switching to them in the fall and I am not a fan so far...

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

I'm a big fan of the Triniti balls. I swap them out every 3-4 months or so. They still bounce fine after that long, the felt just gets worn.

@paddlepower888 3 года назад

@@EssentialTennis And the packaging is paper, not PLASTIC, of which under 50% gets recycled!

@Demand68 3 года назад

For a training set up or ball machine the Trinity’s are great. At our club Dunlop pressureless balls are used and those lose their liveliness much faster and are super hard on your arm.

@MissKorea-oy9ip 3 года назад

Awesome work with the channel Ian you're now a bonafide sponsored hotshot!

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Appreciate your support, Miss Korea

@alexmcnab63 3 года назад

Good luck with your new racket Ian. I was hoping you were going to try an Angell racket.

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Haven't heard of them, I'll check them out.

@alexmcnab63 3 года назад

@@EssentialTennis They have a unique feel and you get to pick your own specs.

@satjiwan 2 года назад

I play with 6.1 95 (not pro staff) 18x20. So I usually buy used on eBay. But have a few angell frames bc I can almost match the 6.1 95 specs. But 4 1/4 for me.

@tberry79 3 года назад

Good video Ian.

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Thanks 👍

@willecutlip 3 года назад

Regular Elevate with a little weight tape makes it a clear winner? 🤔😎

@josephlinton9167 3 года назад

Would love to hear about the Nova

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Hopefully I'll try it out soon!

@toddwarner4520 2 года назад

Congrats on your relationship with a manufacturer! Picking a racket is very personal. You're a young man so, I think the heavier racket will suit you. I know this video isn't about your backhand but I must say, you need to use your off hand for balance. You do it so well on volleys but your right hand just hangs there on topspin backhands. I looks like you spin your chest through contact. Using your right hand for balance as you make contact should make you more consistent.

@tennnis498 3 года назад

Great relation to make.

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

They're awesome!

@jlook6070 3 года назад

I currently have a 1990s racquet heavy, stiff never restrung. I'm not sure it's worth restringing. It's more that the old strings are dead yet all the new racquets are way too light. What is the best advice for my situation?

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

I'd definitely re-string it, unless you absolutely love the way it feels now.

@jlook6070 3 года назад

@@EssentialTennis I feel okay with it but it lacks power. The proper power level from the strings would probably be controllable. Though I really want to get a new racquet if there was one comparable in weight and feel. Just all the racquets now are like feathers compared to my current racquet. My fear is that I'll lose plow through with a feather light.

@satjiwan 2 года назад

Demo some racquets with similar weight. It’s possible you won’t like new strings either. Maybe buy used version of yours with old strings on eBay.

@jlook6070 2 года назад

@@satjiwan How long does it take to figure out which is the right one? It would probably feel really terrible at first. Not sure if a 1990s racquet is still on the market and in good enough condition but its a possibility I guess.

@mauriziodenapoli873 3 года назад

I'm from Italy and here Diadem is not known enought. I have an Elevate and a Nova and I have to say that both of them are really good racquets( I prefer the Elevate thoug). Great choice

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Awesome, glad you're enjoying their racquets!

@arturoindraccolo6940 2 года назад

ciao di dove sei? che Elevate hai? mi piacerebbe sentire il tuo parere grazie Arturo

@mauriziodenapoli873 2 года назад

@@arturoindraccolo6940 ciao, sono di Milano

@arturoindraccolo6940 2 года назад

@@mauriziodenapoli873 che Elavate usi e come ti trovi?

@arturoindraccolo6940 2 года назад

@@mauriziodenapoli873 sono di Vicenza

@LocalTennisPlayers 3 года назад

Oooo I love these kinds of videos! I always loved the 95s from wilson frames. Ultra tour 95 was my favorite and almost switched to it

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for your support!

@sausbaus 3 года назад

Didn't know you play w Wilson Triniti. How do you feel about those balls Ian?

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

I'm a big fan. Plan to continue using them.

@michaeltreis9751 3 года назад

Diadeem for the win!!!!!!

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

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@maxmwoan 3 года назад

Hey Ian, how do you deal with 2 opponents who are both at the net in doubles? Great vid and review, enjoyed watching this.

@paddlepower888 3 года назад

I'm guessing. 1. Lob? 2. topspin to make the ball drop after it passes over the net? 3. hit the ball right at them?

@keith6032 3 года назад

i try to shoot down the middle, or lob.. usually.

@satjiwan 2 года назад

He gives them his old spray paint job racquets and 4 5/8 grips. Then he and his partner have Diadems.

@maxmwoan 2 года назад

@@paddlepower888 thanks for the suggestions, tried it yesterday and found 1 and 3 to work well

@penciltwirler5829 Год назад

I haven't watched Essential Tennis in awhile. But coincidentally, I recently switched from Yonex Vcore 95 to Diadem Elevate Tour. I think I have found my end game racquet! Go #teamdiadem!

@aninjame 3 года назад

omg i love the 6-1 ncode.

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Such a great frame! All of them were.

@chriswilliams3651 3 года назад

Glad you found your next weapon. Why the switch to a smaller grip?

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Slightly easier to maneuver the head around.

@walterhayley7252 3 года назад

Hi Ian, congratulations on your new racket(s). I have a couple of Diadem rackets with me here in Japan. Of the two, my favorite is the Elevate 98 FS; the other is a Nova 100 FS. I switched to a Yonex Regna 98 a few months back, but I still play with my Elevate on occasion. Diadem seems to be a solid company. I guess they're currently known better for their strings, which I also enjoyed playing with. This brings me around to a question of curiosity--with what did you string your two demos, and at what tension? Best of luck going forward...

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Great to hear you're enjoying them, Walter! Now you can get 15% off your strings 🙂 For this demo I use Luxilon ALU Power 18 gauge strung at 53lbs in both racquets. I'll be doing a full review of Diadem strings soon and choosing one to play with. Stay tuned.

@walterhayley7252 3 года назад

@@EssentialTennis, thanks for the quick reply Ian. I didn't think those looked like Diadem strings. I'm sure you'll be happy with whatever choice you make. Their strings are excellent. Being located in Japan, I can't take advantage of offers in the U.S., but I'm already set anyway. I'll be looking forward to your upcoming posts. Btw, earlier, I read an ET article about "playing in the zone" for lack of a better term. I even commented on it, but now I can't locate it. Was it removed, or am I experiencing a senior moment?

@gtsounder 2 года назад

While I am a Diadem user for the past 9 months, I must admit I'm super jealous at you for having the Regna. That's the white whale racquet for me, I think it might be perfect as before Diadem I was a Yonex user and hear only wonderful things about the Regna (other than price). Sadly no chance to play them but kudos to you.

@mrfrog235 3 года назад

I already knew I where getting this taken racquet cause I watched marks stream

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

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@sdfswords 2 года назад

THE Tour sounds meatier at impact, more solid.

@kiesbett 3 года назад

and the paint job looks nicer compared to some other famous companies design...

@nachogodoy1789 3 года назад

Ian , Your forehand is eastern grip ,right??

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Semi-western.

@sportscastercanada 3 года назад

Look 👀 out, I heard MEP is switching his rackets!

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Oh ya? What's he switching to?

@sportscastercanada 3 года назад

@@EssentialTennis Rumour has it he’s been Federer’s hitting partner since a few days…Probably a Wilson MEP 137, extended sweet spot, and a swing weight of 450 grams. He’s training for best of 7 sets.

@BullyGarfield. 2 года назад

@@sportscastercanada 😂😂

@TopEveryThing-yi3py 2 года назад

can any genius tell me how to measure racquet head size

@ROrneli 2 года назад

go with the 315 man you wont regret it

@xawee7254 3 года назад

Smaller grip? Can you actually go smaller grips than you should without ruining your arm/shoulder?

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Absolutely, all a matter of keeping your hand/forearm relaxed as you hit.

@Wannabe-Pro 3 года назад

@@EssentialTennis thanks! I didn’t realize I always went bigger grip just to avoid the wrist pain! But smaller feels like more control and power!

@Ivanrei1530 3 года назад

Woot elavate tour user here! You should use it with the diadem solstice/evolution hybrid!

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Awesome! Glad you're enjoying Diadem!

@geausportequipment 2 года назад

Great racquet Ian. Now you just need to protect them in a great Geau Sport tennis bag. I'll hook you up with one for free if you'd like.

@keith6032 3 года назад

I have an infatuation with Babolat Pure Aero raquets that i can't stray from

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Totally understand!

@keith6032 3 года назад

@@EssentialTennis although, i will try a Diadem demo soon. i've read good reviews and i've been looking to add 4 more racquets to my bag.

@goldencalf5144 3 года назад

Maybe put some silicone in the handle of the normal Elevate or put on a leather grip. This will give it more static weight and make it more headlight. Then you might get the best of both worlds. I dunno, I'm just brainstorming here.

@GeraldVeeneman 3 года назад

I figured out that the Elevate FS 98 has a hybrid pu/leather grip (the Vintage feel hybrid replacement grip) in stock condition that weighs the same as a full leather grip. In order to lower the balance I opened the trapdoor, screwed two screws (8 grams in total) into the foam and placed the trapdoor back again.

@fernandoalmeida9221 3 года назад

I thought that yellow racket was a Volkl

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Nope!

@davidwatkins8016 3 года назад

1) I understand why a player happy with his game would want an “easy transition” to a new racket, but how do we know a more radical change is not in order? -- 2) ATP pros customize their rackets. Why shouldn’t we? Would you consider putting little lead on both elevates for us to see if you can customize it to something you like better?

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

All great questions/topics, David!

@davidwatkins8016 2 года назад

@@EssentialTennis one issue that wasn’t mentioned is stringing pattern and how that affects spin and rebound angle on volleys. Do balls come off the face of your new rackets like the old ones?

@prashant9108 3 года назад

No no no. Did not want to see a sponsored partner choice. Really genuinely wanted to see your racket journey

@franklong3402 3 года назад

The company should have given you unmarked rackets with only A and B marked on them. A blind study. Then you could really decide which racket is for you, instead of comparing the known quantity Tour to your old racket. It's only 3 tenths of an ounce difference unstrung weight, but the balance and flex are slightly different.

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

That would have been cool!

@enoch7564 3 года назад

If you used to use six.one raquets before why not demo the six.one 100?

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

I have.

@enoch7564 3 года назад

@@EssentialTennis oh cool. What were you're thoughts about it?

@shanmugasundaram6625 3 года назад

Wheelhouse 😁

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

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@davidwatkins8016 3 года назад

Hallelujah! We won't have to look at those bad paint jobs anymore. Please look at some big head rackets for us older 3.5-low 4.0 players

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

RIP spray paint jobs 😆

@michaelp9061 3 года назад

Glad you move away from the burn 95

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Had to eventually.

@Javi_C 3 года назад

👍

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Thanks for watching, Javi

@mwu365 3 года назад

16x20 gang

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

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@GeneralRock114 2 года назад

So, you partnered with a company before trying the racquet???

@michaelvyzinkar3138 3 года назад

No dampener gang

@educypriano2 3 года назад

We need to feel when the hit is offcenter to correct it!

@SanDiego278 3 года назад

Have the elevate tour, it really doesn’t need one.

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

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@MarkSansait 3 года назад

😳

@Reakerboy 3 года назад

BWEH!

@KrispyKremeTeam0516 3 года назад

BWEH

@MarkSansait 2 года назад

@Matthew Ebarvia BWEH!

@MarkSansait 2 года назад

@@KrispyKremeTeam0516 BWEH

@MarkSansait 2 года назад

@@Reakerboy BWEH

@orlandoandersson8703 3 года назад

im number 8

@EssentialTennis 3 года назад

Congrats

@pepinopolice6928 3 года назад

Seems like a sell out. Diadem is making a push in our local clubs here in Ohio. They also make pickleball paddles. Did you demo any other racquets? I've played with the racquets. Not terrible, nothing too exciting though.