Diadem
Nova V3 Tour
The Nova V3 Tour is Diadem's most ambitious frame — a 315g, deeply headlight platform that borrows Kraibon elastomer technology from motorsports and aerospace engineering. Kraibon is embedded throughout the handle and frame to create a web-like vibration dampening structure that is genuinely unlike anything else in tennis. At 69 RA, it's stiffer than most player's frames but the Kraibon technology manages to keep the feel settled and stable. The result is a uniquely powerful, planted frame for aggressive all-court players who can handle 315g of well-distributed mass.
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Pros and cons
Pros
Kraibon technology from aerospace delivers unique vibration dampening
315g weight provides genuine plow-through
Deeply headlight 12pts HL keeps mass manageable
100 sq in head adds forgiveness for an advanced frame
Cons
69 RA stiffness may concern arm-sensitive players
Heavy for recreational players not used to 315g
Diadem is a smaller brand — demo access is limited
Ratings breakdown
Who is this for?
Best for
Physically strong advanced players who want maximum plow-through and unique vibration dampening
Not ideal for
Arm-sensitive players, intermediates, or anyone who is not conditioned for a 315g frame
Our review
A great choice for physically strong, advanced players who want plow-through, stability, and cutting-edge vibration control. The Kraibon technology is legitimately different — not just marketing.
Editorial note
Diadem's Nova V3 Tour is a genuine original — a frame that uses materials from outside the tennis industry to solve problems that traditional graphite can't. Worth a demo if you play aggressively and want something different.
$240
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