Free entry

Challenge the Diadem Pro

Go head-to-head with Anton Shepp — New Zealand's highest ATP-ranked player and Davis Cup team member — over an afternoon of mini games and racket demos.

$10 voucher for everyone

Up to 35% off Diadem gear

35% off rackets, plus deals across the rest of the range.

Both at the Blockhouse Bay Tennis Club proshop, on the day only. One voucher per purchase transaction.

Date & time: Sunday 27 September
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Blockhouse Bay Tennis Club — indoor courts
36 Rathlin Street, Blockhouse Bay, Auckland 0600

Anton Shepp

Current highest ATP-ranked New Zealand player · NZ Davis Cup team member

Anton will be on court across the afternoon taking on challengers in fast-paced mini games. Experience the ball pace and spin from the pro.

How the challenge works

You win if Anton can't hit a winner within three rallies.
Up to five attempts each, with two challengers on court at a time.
Beat Anton and you win another voucher

Once the games wrap up Anton is staying on for photos and to sign Diadem T-shirts, and the bar will be open for a drink and a social.

Diadem retail profits from the event will be shared to support Anton's professional tennis career.

On the demo courts

Try the whole Diadem range

Three indoor courts are set aside for demos. A Diadem equipment specialist will point you at the frames worth trying for how you play, then a professional hitting partner from ServingT rallies with you at the pace and spin you ask for. Swap between frames back to back while the feel is still fresh — it's the only reliable way to tell two rackets apart. Try as many as you like, and bring your own racket if you want something to compare against.