Serving T joins Diadem Sports NZ for Challenge the Diadem Pro

Try the racquet properly

Choosing a racquet from specifications alone only tells you so much.

On the Diadem demo courts, you'll be able to talk through your game with a Diadem equipment specialist, pick a frame and then actually hit with it against one of our Serving T partners.

Ask for the pace, spin and ball height you normally play against. Compare different racquets back-to-back while the feel is still fresh. Bring your current racquet along if you want a direct comparison.

Diadem will have its range available across all five series: Project Bublik, Axis, Nova, Dream and Elevate, spanning different combinations of power, spin, comfort and control.

It's also a chance to experience what Serving T is about.

Serving T connects players with carefully selected hitting partners for focused practice, match preparation or simply a reliable, high-quality hit when they want one.

Good practice depends on the person at the other end of the court. A high-level hitting partner can give you the pace, consistency, movement and quality of ball that lets you work on your game in a genuinely competitive environment — and adapt the session to what you need.

At the Diadem event, you can experience that first-hand.

Meet the Serving T team

WTN 13 · Career-high junior world ranking 437

Matthew Browning

Matthew has played tennis since the age of five and has coached since he was 13. Today much of his work centres around hitting sessions, private coaching and high-performance junior tennis.

That combination of high-level playing experience and years spent working with developing players makes Matthew a great person to have across the net when you want to really test how a racquet performs.

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Chelsea Cup & Caro Bowl · Left-handed

Sadheera Weeraperuma

Sadheera brings more than ten years of competitive playing experience alongside part-time coaching experience. She currently competes in Chelsea Cup and Caro Bowl, has represented New Zealand at the Australian Junior Teams Event and has competed across Tennis Northern representative age groups.

As a left-hander with extensive competitive experience, Sadheera gives players another style of ball and opponent to test themselves — and the Diadem racquets — against.

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National level · Chelsea Cup & Caro Reserve

Matthew Lang

Matthew has played at national level as well as competing in Chelsea Cup and Caro Reserve, and is an assistant coach at Takapuna Tennis Club.

He combines competitive experience, coaching experience and a one-handed backhand, giving players another distinctly different hitting experience across the Serving T demo courts.

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More than just the demo courts

There's plenty happening across the rest of the afternoon too.

Challenge Anton in one of the mini games and beat the pro to win a bigger Diadem voucher. Everyone who signs up and turns up receives a $10 Diadem voucher, redeemable at the Blockhouse Bay Tennis Club pro shop on the day.

Diadem Sports NZ will also be running an equipment sale with 35% off racquets, plus deals across the rest of the Diadem range. If a frame wins you over on the demo court, you can take it home that afternoon.

And there's no need to disappear when the tennis finishes.

Anton will be sticking around afterwards for photos and to sign Diadem T-shirts, while the bar will be open for a drink, a chat and a social with the players and people involved in the day.

Diadem will also share retail profits from the event to help support Anton's professional tennis career.

Come and have a hit

Come down, try the Diadem range, get on court with the Serving T team and see what a high-quality hitting partner can add to your tennis.

More opportunities to play.