Elevate V3 Lite 98

No doubt, the Elevate Lite is the best racket I’ve used. It generates far more spin than I expected. Since the new teal color isn’t available in my country, I ordered directly from Diadem US, and the response and delivery were impressively fast.

As a Wilson Pro Staff autograph user for 15 years, I was looking for a similar racquet that was more comfortable now that I’m a little older. After demoing many racquets from the larger brand names, I wanted to try a racquet from an up and coming brand. I selected the Elevate with Solstice Power strings. I really enjoyed the exceptional control, precision and surprising power. Even my opponents commented on the heaviness of my shots. As a result, I bought the Elevate and highly recommend it!

The racquet hits firmly and it has a bigger than normal sweetspot

Very good racquet in stock form alone. Love the balance, not too head light. I enjoyed the previous version but I feel improved connection to the racquet with the addition of Kraibon. Paired it up with Diadem Evolution in the crosses along Diadem Solstice Black in the mains and it plays like a dream! Diadem continues to make quality racquets comparable to if not better than most racquets on the market. This stick is truly a hidden gem.

I recently purchased the Elevate V3, and here are my thoughts.

* Definitely a control-oriented racquet and you must produce your own power. I have a fast swing, so I like the control aspects of the racquet.
* IMO, it's not as muted as other people have mentioned. I have played with Blades for years, and the v6 Blade is much more muted.
* The top of the frame has zero power so you better keep the ball in the sweet spot or on the lower portion of the stringbed.
* I agree with other reviews that this racquet has a low launch angle. I'm currently leaving balls short in the court, which is allowing my opponents to tee off. I'll adjust to this change.
* Serve. It's a work in progress, and I'll adjust over time.
* Grip shape is very much like old Head racquets. More oblong than rounded. At first, I didn't like it, but I really like the grip shape now.
All in all, a very good racquet. I will continue to play with and might use my Blades as a backup.

Male Player. Semi-western forehand and a two-handed backhand. 4.5 all-court player.