Diadem Nova FS100 x Luxilon 4G

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Luxilon 4G 1.25 22kg x Diadem Nova FS100

Short dwell-time, very responsive on flat strokes. Suits the 98s and tight string patterns better.

Baseline: trying it on this 100 sq inch, open 16*19, the 4G offered immediate response to flat hitting from the baseline, easy depth and great directional control. It seemed the stringbed responded better when going for winners in short rallies than when being on defense.

Forehands: flat forehands from the baseline were great when attacking. Its highlight is definitely the ability to hit flat winners in the open space. It does this probably better than anything else. Access to topspin was very moderate as the strings move very little and actually notched quickly into each other. They stay in their original place from day one till the very end.

Backhands: my very flat backhands were hit with good amount of pace and depth, flat and kept my hitting partners back. Again, it plays better on offense rather on defense. Defending is much easier when hittng backhand slices (with 98sq inch, 18*20 slices were top).

Netplay: directional control in expense of comfort.

Conclusions: the 4G played much better with the Blade V5 18*20. It offered pro-level sensations with that one. Between the 4 Luxilon strings I've played this far, Alu Power, 4G, Vibe and Element, the 4G lives up to the pro-level hype and pays off the high price tag if you can hit the ball early, flat and attacking. It is the most durable of the four and the one that I would choose for a 98 sq inch tight pattern racket.

Comfort: ⭐⭐⭐➖➖➖
Stiffness: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐➖
Power: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐➖
Ball pocketing: ⭐⭐⭐➖➖➖
Spin: ⭐⭐⭐➖➖➖
Feel: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐➖