Diadem Elite XT Reel

If you find yourself restringing your racket every few weeks, buying string by the reel just makes sense — and the Diadem Elite XT Reel is a brilliant way to do it. You get 660 feet of string, enough to restring somewhere between 16 and 18 rackets, so you're stocked up for a long time without constantly hunting down individual sets.

The Diadem Elite XT is a co-poly string built around what Diadem calls Star Core Technology. The cross-section has a six-pointed star shape, which does two things really well: it creates a low-friction surface so the string can snap back quickly after contact, and it gives the ball serious bite for spin. It's a firm, stiff string — noticeably more so than something like Diadem's Solstice Power — which translates to a crisp, explosive response every time you make contact with the ball.

Because it's on the stiffer side, this string really shines in the hands of an advanced player who knows what they want from their setup. If you love a solid, connected feel and you're always chasing more spin and better tension stability, this is the kind of string that stays consistent deep into a session rather than going dead on you.

The Diadem Elite XT Reel comes in charcoal and is available in five gauges, from 1.15mm (best for feel) all the way up to 1.35mm if durability is your priority. That flexibility means you can dial things in exactly the way you like them.