Diadem Solstice Black 17g String - How does it compare to Babolat RPM / Solinco Confidential?

[Michael7]

Using a Babolat Pure Aero VS and considering the Diadem Solstice Black 17g string - but looking to get some feedback on how this string relates to RPM or Confidential? Any advice would be appreciated!

 

[bwongman]

I haven't used RPM in years but I am currently a confidential user. I actually switched from RPM to the original solstice power and used that for a couple of years then switched over to Confidential. Tried a pack of Solstice black when it came out but went back to Confidential.
I think the Diadem is softer and more comfortable than both of these strings and offers a little more spin than both. The only issue is the durability of the string. I usually get 16-20 hrs out of my poly, but the Solstice black lasts around 12-14 hrs. Confidential also has better control and is less powerful than Solstice. I prefer a little more control in my string which is why I chose confidential

 

[Herb]

concur with above. I have hit with all three. Solstice is softer and provides loads of spin, but only last a few hours. Feels and plays great until it doesn't. When it doesn't balls are all over the place and net game is gone. That said, when you break it down by cost it is still cheaper to string it twice as often as RPM, and if you get a Diadem account cheaper than stringing Confidential.

 

[Injured Again]

Agree with the other two - am currently using Confidential and find Solstice Black to be softer and more powerful but with significantly worse tension maintenance. For me, Solstice Black is about a 4-5 hour string whereas Confidential plays well until the last couple of hours before it wears through and breaks, which is about 10-12 hours for me.