Player Profile
Current Equipment — 2025–26
This is close to the ATP tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).
Racquet Specs
| Frame | Blade 98 V9 18/20 |
| Head size | 98 sq. in. |
| Weight (unstrung) | 305 g |
| Weight (strung) | 330 g |
| Balance | Head Light |
| String pattern | 16 × 19 |
| Swingweight | 326 |
| Stiffness (RA) | 62 |
Playing Style & Technique
Gabriel Diallo is a flat hitter — their game is built on taking the ball early and driving through the court with pace and minimal spin. Their serve is a significant weapon, generating free points through raw pace and precise placement.
This style is efficient and hard to neutralise on fast surfaces — the ball skids through low, giving opponents less time to set up. It requires clean, consistent ball-striking since there is little topspin margin to keep the ball in.
How their equipment supports their style: The Blade 98 V9 18/20 suits a flat hitter's need for a firm, controlled response. Luxilon Alu Power provides the feel and control necessary for precise, flat groundstrokes at high swing speeds.
🤔 Should you copy Gabriel Diallo's setup?
Gabriel Diallo's setup works best for players with fast, flat swings. The Blade 98 V9 18/20 rewards clean contact. Try Luxilon Alu Power at 22–25 kg (48–55 lbs) — the flat-hitting style needs enough control to keep aggressive shots in.