@@tennisviking One day the sinner will convert to a real racket! You just have to keep tempting him with better rackets, and one day Coach Kevin will see the light..I hope 😅
At least, TH-camrs promote/endorse retail frames and not older frames covered with the new paintjobs. But, yes, Tennis Viking crew are an oasis in TH-cam desert
Even a few youtubers I once respected have become leppers for shekels or just say anything is 'positive' from any brands.. Where should one seek honour these days?
Much lower player myself, but man you got 2 points I find I'm missing something with the V2 Nova 300. The backhand slicing and some difficulties in match-play - controlling the ball - "dealing with pressure". I just prefer the feel of boxy beam frames, especially on the slice. On the other hand, the Nova V2 and my guess is it will be the same with the V3 (with the added Kraibon) just plays better than any 100 sq inch frame I got my hands on last year, with the exception of the Pro Kennex Ki5 295 (= Goat frame). I have this feeling, Diadem is gonna have a breakthrough season in 2024. I learned tennis with the Nova and then sharpen up my technique with the Elevate. Glad you're back!
Agreed brother 👍 funny you should mention Pro Kennex…I’m trying some out in a lesson this week, my client is all about the PK and will bring some demos 💯
@@tennisviking so underrated or maybe bad or absent marketing/promotion. Q+ Tours think of Blades Q+5 never played one, but they have a very tight 16*20 pattern. You should definitely check the Q+5X (extended) Ki5 295, it's a pocket-Prestige. Best racket I used in 2023. Black Ace 300, good for top-spin hitting - small sweet-spot. The names are a bit confusing for the candidate-buyer to comprehend. Took me a few hours to understand. Sadly, the swingweights are a bit high, around 330 stock.
And now there is a 'Pro Stock' Clash 98 for $500+... It may be soon very possible that someone ATP RANKED will be using a Clash Should one laugh or cry?
Glad you're doing well. Not only appreciate your straight forward opinion but also the high level of technik you guys displayed, which is something you hardly find combined on reviewers. How are the shoulders doing. I also might need a shoulder op, but hope I can get it solved with physio treatment. Being a OHB player, which racquets would you take. I was thinking of a customized Head Gravity MP, but it might lack on stability and power?
Thank you for the comment 🙌🙌🙏🙏 Man, I hope you don’t have to have any shoulder procedures done, it’s been brutal. And yes, do rehab on it and exercises to prevent any surgeries 👍 And yes, the gravity MP might need some punch unless you go heavy on the weight/customization. Have you tried the Pro Staff X? That’s my favorite Wilson, and with a Oney that might be a good choice. I actually also think the Boom Pro is a nice choice for a blend of power and control and would fit a oney nicely. I’m actually trying the new Boom Pro this week, and I’ll let you know. Hopefully I can upload some footage and review of it. Other than that I really like the Xtreme tour as well.
shootthe regular nova looked to have bigger serves than the tour... at first I thought you put different strings, but it looks like it's just different colors.
Efter et halvt kredsløb om solen er du vendt tilbage. I have heard some good things of Diadem racquets and strings however I cannot get any of their things to demo so will never know. I have heard Diadem v3 Tour is good racquet
@@tennisviking I dont think Nova suits one handers or those who like slice much. Seems more a 2-hander control-power frame but would have to demo them which is not possible. Could you demo the Elevate v3 range ? Apparently those are similar to Wilson Blade 98s ?
@@tennisviking I would be quite interested to know how you and any one handers there find Elevate v3 Tour's. Also what is your general email for further contact incase youtube comes to an end?
WE'RE BACK...Diadem sticks, Energy drinks and Protein Bars...Lets go 🥳🥳🥳
Let's go!!!
Great hitting hope all is well. Have you tried the Solinco blackout extended?
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@@LegolasDI have not but just looked it up and it appears to have very nice specs 🤌 I haven’t seen any Solinco rackets here in our region in Texas.
Where did you all go? Been ages. Watch out what energy drinks and bars you eat though
So happy to see you guys back, really like your content. Solid review. Love the Clash banter!
Much appreciated 🙏 The Clashinthetrash will continue until Coach Kevin changes racket…the guy is so stubborn 😬
@@tennisviking One day the sinner will convert to a real racket! You just have to keep tempting him with better rackets, and one day Coach Kevin will see the light..I hope 😅
@@Nessaj87👍👌😁
Excellent review. Really appreciate the honest opinions as so much on youtube these days is just promotional product marketing.
At least, TH-camrs promote/endorse retail frames and not older frames covered with the new paintjobs. But, yes, Tennis Viking crew are an oasis in TH-cam desert
Thank you 👊
@@experientialtennispickleball🙏
Even a few youtubers I once respected have become leppers for shekels or just say anything is 'positive' from any brands.. Where should one seek honour these days?
@@mattiastennis Tennis Guy from Czechoslovakia comes in mind right away!
So good to have you back!
Thank you bother 🙏👊 Appreciate the comment.
Good to see you back guys, greetings from Austria!
Thanks from all of us 👊 I hope all is well back in Europe…I should be there most if the summer👍
Much lower player myself, but man you got 2 points I find I'm missing something with the V2 Nova 300. The backhand slicing and some difficulties in match-play - controlling the ball - "dealing with pressure". I just prefer the feel of boxy beam frames, especially on the slice.
On the other hand, the Nova V2 and my guess is it will be the same with the V3 (with the added Kraibon) just plays better than any 100 sq inch frame I got my hands on last year, with the exception of the Pro Kennex Ki5 295 (= Goat frame).
I have this feeling, Diadem is gonna have a breakthrough season in 2024.
I learned tennis with the Nova and then sharpen up my technique with the Elevate.
Glad you're back!
Agreed brother 👍 funny you should mention Pro Kennex…I’m trying some out in a lesson this week, my client is all about the PK and will bring some demos 💯
@@tennisviking so underrated or maybe bad or absent marketing/promotion.
Q+ Tours think of Blades
Q+5 never played one, but they have a very tight 16*20 pattern. You should definitely check the Q+5X (extended)
Ki5 295, it's a pocket-Prestige. Best racket I used in 2023.
Black Ace 300, good for top-spin hitting - small sweet-spot.
The names are a bit confusing for the candidate-buyer to comprehend. Took me a few hours to understand.
Sadly, the swingweights are a bit high, around 330 stock.
Love to see you back! Your content and style is always a breath of fresh air.
I appreciate your comment 👊 hopefully it won’t take another half year for the next video 🫣
Hahaha the CLASH!
No mercy on that trash 👍
And now there is a 'Pro Stock' Clash 98 for $500+... It may be soon very possible that someone ATP RANKED will be using a Clash
Should one laugh or cry?
Yes Kevin holding on strong with the Clash!
Clash Family unite 😂
Kevin and his clash are immune to all the trash talk and mind games 😠 but the quest continues 😬
Glad you're doing well. Not only appreciate your straight forward opinion but also the high level of technik you guys displayed, which is something you hardly find combined on reviewers.
How are the shoulders doing. I also might need a shoulder op, but hope I can get it solved with physio treatment.
Being a OHB player, which racquets would you take. I was thinking of a customized Head Gravity MP, but it might lack on stability and power?
Thank you for the comment 🙌🙌🙏🙏 Man, I hope you don’t have to have any shoulder procedures done, it’s been brutal. And yes, do rehab on it and exercises to prevent any surgeries 👍 And yes, the gravity MP might need some punch unless you go heavy on the weight/customization. Have you tried the Pro Staff X? That’s my favorite Wilson, and with a Oney that might be a good choice. I actually also think the Boom Pro is a nice choice for a blend of power and control and would fit a oney nicely. I’m actually trying the new Boom Pro this week, and I’ll let you know. Hopefully I can upload some footage and review of it. Other than that I really like the Xtreme tour as well.
Hey there, did you try the boom pro already. Curious what your playing these days
Great review as usual, looking at the specs of the Nova Plus, your shoulder won't like it
Definitely want to find out 👍
So which one do I buy. I’m a junior just trying to play in junior varsity, not trying to get into varsity
Skittles LOL...maybe Diadem can send him some socks 😝
😂😂😂👍👍👍
Didnt know anyone was into 'skittles' anymore? One should avoid GMO's at all costs and do not trust FDA on anything
shootthe regular nova looked to have bigger serves than the tour... at first I thought you put different strings, but it looks like it's just different colors.
Correct, same string different colors…that Flash string was surprisingly good, best value string for sure 👍
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Efter et halvt kredsløb om solen er du vendt tilbage. I have heard some good things of Diadem racquets and strings however I cannot get any of their things to demo so will never know. I have heard Diadem v3 Tour is good racquet
Ja, det var en lidt lang break, men har lidt mere tid nu 👍 and yes, I was very surprised with the Diadem Nova sticks, super underrated.
@@tennisviking I dont think Nova suits one handers or those who like slice much. Seems more a 2-hander control-power frame but would have to demo them which is not possible. Could you demo the Elevate v3 range ? Apparently those are similar to Wilson Blade 98s ?
@@mattiastennis I would love to, let me see if I can get my hands on them!
@@tennisviking I would be quite interested to know how you and any one handers there find Elevate v3 Tour's.
Also what is your general email for further contact incase youtube comes to an end?
@@mattiastennis contact email and more info is on the main TH-cam channel page in “about” (channel description)