Today I wanted to try something new, to play with another racket. The people over at the tennis court I play had given me a clash 100L v1 and I loved it. I had so much more control than the one I usually play with. I didn't wanted to hit harder because I wasn't used to it but it made me realize some of the mistakes I did in my movement or how I hit a forehand or backend
V1 98 was a perfect racquet. Low flex, 16x19 pattern, great swing weight. Wilson, literally, changed everything on the V2. Im hoping V3 is a carbon copy of V1 in a new paint job.
I am using the 98 (v2) due to arm issues and its a great looking racket; has great spin and control. The more modern 16x20 pattern is nice. Nothing wrong with it on my end.
Red is traditionally for players frames. My Dunlop Revelation Tour Pros were red as are my Prestiges. So I have no issues with a red frame but the do scream older where there are a lot more tweeners being sold these days.
Not sure I agree. I used 100 pro v1 and switched to v2. I like the update. While I don’t find it as plush as the v1, much more improved on control and more versatile. Can use spin when needed or flatten the ball out. V1 was pretty inconsistent had the propensity to fly on me
Well, I don't know. I went for Clash V1 for its super plushy not control / crisp / clear strike feeling. Now they nerfed the plushy for control in v2? I have babolat Pure Drive which can be much crispier...
When you think that back in the 80s and 90s we called these racquets with a head bigger than 95 the "beginner racquet" as the mid 85 was for the pros (and advanced club) with the smaller the head to more skill the player had to have. How the technology changed..
The game has changed and equipment preferences have changed with it. Still, didn't Agassi have a 107 inch racket or something? He played in that era and is a legend of this sport.
@@geetartennisman that's objectively not true. Edit: Some good players do. Some don't. Most don't under a certain age now. And what is heavy and what is a small size head? That in itself has changed. 95 is small now and dying both at retail and on the pro tour, yet as the OP said years ago it could even be considered a large head size. Mass/heavy swinging rackets, the idea of that is to increase the effective mass of the stringbed. The effective mass is what determines the power. Modern rackets actually don't need to swing as heavy to achieve the same effective mass, which is why lighter rackets are a viable option in today's game. Like Alcaraz with his 305g unstrung racket with a 325 strung swing weight. The Aero 98 literally punches above its weight.
I had the Wilson Clash 100 Pro V2… It’s a GREAT racket which gives me power & lots of spin on my shots! I use Yonex Poly Tour Rev Orange strings! 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡 But I sold mines to friends who were suffering from tennis elbow & had some wrist pains. I’m back to using heavier rackets like the RF97, PS 90”, PS 85”, and Volkyl PB10 93”. 😎 My buddies, and I are just weekend tennis ball whackers who does a lot of trash talking at each other! 😂🤣😂🤣😝
The problem with the 98 is that the head shape is more like an egg while the 100 is wider on top. But that was the case already in v1. The additional cross is perfectly fine, what isn't is that the pro and the 98 are much stiffer than the normal clash 100.
@louiselouboutin9045 i had the blade in my head, not the clash. The top of the clash which moves fastest has less frontal area making it more aero.. in theory you're right, but i doubt if that is a huge impact. Even if it has an impact, the top being smaller squeezes the sweet spot, making it smaller and lower in the head. So you need to hit the ball closer to your hand, which decreases the speed of the head at that point relative to the ball, so although faster head speed, the contact point speed is lower, negating the former
I've only tried the V2 and the best thing about it is the comfort, and I really like the colour. Lots of power too but I was inconsistent with it, although some at my club play well with theirs. At the moment, Wilson doesn't make a racquet that I want to use.
@@smashthestateX Yeah, I'll admit I'm very picky... and not close to top 15 in anything! So the Clashes weren't to my liking; I've tried a bunch of Blades (98, 104, 101L and others) none of which I liked particularly and the 98 flared up my tennis elbow quite quickly; a couple of reviewers have said the new Shift racquets have caused arm pain so they're out and the Ultras are again too stiff for my liking (I've only hit the Ultra Tour or Pro, can't recall, but didn't love it). Have also hit a couple of older Pro Staffs but again, not overly impressed and I'm not going out of my way to try the others although I wouldn't count them out (I also don't like the new colour, Pro Staffs should be black!). Racquets that I DO actually like include the Yonex Ezone DR98 and Head Auxetic Speed MP, my current stick. Although I haven't tried everything out there, I've owned, borrowed, demo'd, tried 20-30 racquets in the last few years and this is where I've ended up - and I'm not in a hurry to try a load more.
Like you said, it is a racquet for casual players. Once you get to 4.0, you probably want to switch to something else. Frankly, I could care less about colours if I play well with the racquet.
I have the 98 Pro V2. I love the new colour. Would not have bought V1 paint job. I'm enjoying the control of 16x20. I can place the serve/shot where I want. Of course, I'm the weekend warrior it was meant for.
I demo'd the V2 100 Pro... I found lots of power and comfort but control and feel were lacking and I was struggling for consistency with it. I felt it was almost too flexy / muted.
the 100l doesnt have indentations have you tried that and compared it to the 100 with the indentations? what kind of feel differences have you felt. on my 108 it is much stiffer so i cant tell the difference plus also it isnt indented
Impossible to use a Clash 100 Pro after using the Prince Phantom O3 100X as that racket is truly plush and despite the thin frame can be played at the highest levels in the right hands. The Wilson Clash feels like you are always hitting flat tennis balls. I didn't find the 100 Pro arm friendly at all. Maybe for people below 4.5 the weight of the Clash and thick frame would allow them to block balls around the court, but if you want to play at 5.0 or higher you need to be able to swing a racket for 2 hours against big hitters. I was hoping to like it, but had to face reality that it was going to cause problems.
clashes dont suit fast swings it stiffens up to combat this adding weight with layers of racket saver tape to the head makes the head heavier giving more swing weight so your swing will slow but still retain the same comfort but more power as you are swinging slower
@@louiselouboutin9045 it should be comfortable but I’ve learned one can’t just go by the RA. Lots of variables seem to completely change or affect a racket’s actual comfort. I’m extra sensitive as my hitting partners hit enormously heavy balls. I’m stuck with a scalpel rather than a hammer.
The Pro V1 is way better than the V2. The second iteration ruined everything the Clash was born to be. Plus I hated the 16x20 pattern. I sold the V2 I got immediately even loosing money. The V2 is pure garbage
i agree i dont see the point of the 100 pro change with extra cross they say it is to get some junior soon to be college player onto it but it defeats the purpose of what a clash is supposed to be a low RA racuet and they all use pro stock paint jobs anyway so what is the actual point of changing the clash this much. only low sales will make them revert back but from a PR pov wilson will not back track and admit they made a mistake they'll double down and keep it the same or go even stiffer. so i dont have high hopes for the v3. i think at best the v3 100 will be similar RA of 57
The original paint job was terrible and chipped more than any racquet i’ve know ; but It’s easy on the arm, powerful, and has more control than the larger 108. What’s not to like? Too bad they don’t make it anymore.
The pain job of the Clash v1 definitely was way better than v2. Especially with Halloween string combo like Solinco Confidential on the mains and let’s say Yonex PolyTour Rev (orange) on the crosses.
i started with a clash 100L. It is for beginners. Not stable at all. Not consistent. Too much vibration. Fast to move it around though which helps your swing even if you are late. Really do not understand the hype.
maybe you got a dud. the 100L is the most comfortable clash in the range 55 RA on the v2 it weighs 280g like the 108 which has 56 RA. what strings are you using? it must be coming from your strings and tension
@louiselouboutin9045 I used rpm blast, a German string I do not remember, wilson sensation, cinfidential, hyper g and tourna big hitter 7, all at 50 pounds. The racket is not stable at all in the two handed backhand and when the opponent hits hard. I would never recommend a racket with such low RA to anyone. Not stable and too much vibration. For a beginner is good because even the 100 is maneuverable.
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The pain job of the Clash v2 definitely is way better than v1 !
v1 looks so old and dated now mid 2010s era. not contemporary
Couldn’t disagree more - far prefer the v1 - it’s almost og cool. Each to their own.
The v2 just looks meh.
Today I wanted to try something new, to play with another racket. The people over at the tennis court I play had given me a clash 100L v1 and I loved it. I had so much more control than the one I usually play with. I didn't wanted to hit harder because I wasn't used to it but it made me realize some of the mistakes I did in my movement or how I hit a forehand or backend
V1 98 was a perfect racquet. Low flex, 16x19 pattern, great swing weight. Wilson, literally, changed everything on the V2. Im hoping V3 is a carbon copy of V1 in a new paint job.
exactly
none of the new clashes are real clashes anymore only the 100 and 100L v2 as the RA is 57 and 55
I am using the 98 (v2) due to arm issues and its a great looking racket; has great spin and control. The more modern 16x20 pattern is nice. Nothing wrong with it on my end.
i bet u string with poly
@@smashthestateX yes toroline wasabi
@@cybernetennis thats why ur arm fuked. u smart!
have you even tried the v1 98
Are you still using that racquet? How do strings holding up on it?
Red is traditionally for players frames. My Dunlop Revelation Tour Pros were red as are my Prestiges. So I have no issues with a red frame but the do scream older where there are a lot more tweeners being sold these days.
Tighter string pattern is for the spin potential. This racquet is a spin generating racquet.
Not sure I agree. I used 100 pro v1 and switched to v2. I like the update. While I don’t find it as plush as the v1, much more improved on control and more versatile. Can use spin when needed or flatten the ball out. V1 was pretty inconsistent had the propensity to fly on me
Well, I don't know. I went for Clash V1 for its super plushy not control / crisp / clear strike feeling. Now they nerfed the plushy for control in v2? I have babolat Pure Drive which can be much crispier...
When you think that back in the 80s and 90s we called these racquets with a head bigger than 95 the "beginner racquet" as the mid 85 was for the pros (and advanced club) with the smaller the head to more skill the player had to have. How the technology changed..
ok booomer
@@louiselouboutin9045 Am a Gen X but yeah...
The game has changed and equipment preferences have changed with it.
Still, didn't Agassi have a 107 inch racket or something? He played in that era and is a legend of this sport.
Good players use heavy racquets with small heads…”the boomers” had it right the first time.
@@geetartennisman that's objectively not true.
Edit:
Some good players do.
Some don't.
Most don't under a certain age now.
And what is heavy and what is a small size head? That in itself has changed. 95 is small now and dying both at retail and on the pro tour, yet as the OP said years ago it could even be considered a large head size.
Mass/heavy swinging rackets, the idea of that is to increase the effective mass of the stringbed. The effective mass is what determines the power. Modern rackets actually don't need to swing as heavy to achieve the same effective mass, which is why lighter rackets are a viable option in today's game. Like Alcaraz with his 305g unstrung racket with a 325 strung swing weight. The Aero 98 literally punches above its weight.
I had the Wilson Clash 100 Pro V2… It’s a GREAT racket which gives me power & lots of spin on my shots! I use Yonex Poly Tour Rev Orange strings! 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡 But I sold mines to friends who were suffering from tennis elbow & had some wrist pains. I’m back to using heavier rackets like the RF97, PS 90”, PS 85”, and Volkyl PB10 93”. 😎 My buddies, and I are just weekend tennis ball whackers who does a lot of trash talking at each other! 😂🤣😂🤣😝
The problem with the 98 is that the head shape is more like an egg while the 100 is wider on top. But that was the case already in v1.
The additional cross is perfectly fine, what isn't is that the pro and the 98 are much stiffer than the normal clash 100.
the 108 is even more stiff! 56 RA to 63!
the 98 is egg shape oval on purpose because it is more aerodynamic it gives faster racket head speed
@louiselouboutin9045 i had the blade in my head, not the clash. The top of the clash which moves fastest has less frontal area making it more aero.. in theory you're right, but i doubt if that is a huge impact.
Even if it has an impact, the top being smaller squeezes the sweet spot, making it smaller and lower in the head. So you need to hit the ball closer to your hand, which decreases the speed of the head at that point relative to the ball, so although faster head speed, the contact point speed is lower, negating the former
is there a new blade coming out this year?
new blade came out last year v8
The red is great! So much better than the Pro Staff color! Harry letting his personal preference color his thoughts, like Solinco string1
pro staff v13 colour was better, all black is always better
harry why didnt you put the clash in the ballardo machine and test the vertical bend? given it is suppose to bend 3 ways
I've only tried the V2 and the best thing about it is the comfort, and I really like the colour. Lots of power too but I was inconsistent with it, although some at my club play well with theirs. At the moment, Wilson doesn't make a racquet that I want to use.
v1 is even more comfortable
@@louiselouboutin9045 Fair enough... V1 has lower flex if I recall? Clash was on my shortlist but I went elsewhere in the end.
wilson has around 10 different rackets none work for u ? are u like top 15 in the world kid? u know is just graphite right?
@@rich.e v1 has flex of 55 the new one is 57 assuming you are talking the v2 100 not the pro
@@smashthestateX Yeah, I'll admit I'm very picky... and not close to top 15 in anything! So the Clashes weren't to my liking; I've tried a bunch of Blades (98, 104, 101L and others) none of which I liked particularly and the 98 flared up my tennis elbow quite quickly; a couple of reviewers have said the new Shift racquets have caused arm pain so they're out and the Ultras are again too stiff for my liking (I've only hit the Ultra Tour or Pro, can't recall, but didn't love it). Have also hit a couple of older Pro Staffs but again, not overly impressed and I'm not going out of my way to try the others although I wouldn't count them out (I also don't like the new colour, Pro Staffs should be black!).
Racquets that I DO actually like include the Yonex Ezone DR98 and Head Auxetic Speed MP, my current stick.
Although I haven't tried everything out there, I've owned, borrowed, demo'd, tried 20-30 racquets in the last few years and this is where I've ended up - and I'm not in a hurry to try a load more.
Like you said, it is a racquet for casual players. Once you get to 4.0, you probably want to switch to something else. Frankly, I could care less about colours if I play well with the racquet.
Ferrari Red! That is so cool 😮
I love my RTP dampener and overgrips
I have the 98 Pro V2. I love the new colour. Would not have bought V1 paint job.
I'm enjoying the control of 16x20. I can place the serve/shot where I want. Of course, I'm the weekend warrior it was meant for.
I'll be changing from my Wilson version 1 RF 97's Autographs and I think I would like something like a Clash 110
Maybe you should try the Blade. It’s also soft
@@AlexTennisChannel not at 67 RA it isnt
clash 110 doesnt exist. only 108 and the 108 v2 is stiffer than other clashes. but coming from a pro staff it'll feel soft comparatively. 63 RA
@@louiselouboutin9045 yeah exactly but he should switch to a Blade 100 or 104. I feel like 97 to 108 is too much
@@AlexTennisChannel or he can use a clash 100 pro.. it depends why he wants to change from a 97 to a 110 lol
I owned 100 pro…I felt like the frame was so soft that the racket had no power or spin…
Yeah I’ve heard that from other players too
that makes it great for tennis elbow sufferers.. the whole point at USP of the clash
I demo'd the V2 100 Pro... I found lots of power and comfort but control and feel were lacking and I was struggling for consistency with it. I felt it was almost too flexy / muted.
@@rich.e v2 100 pro is not comfortable at all try the v1 100 pro for comparison lol
They did the indent letters into the throat. Messed up the feel. They should just do a normal print of the letter clash.
the 100l doesnt have indentations have you tried that and compared it to the 100 with the indentations? what kind of feel differences have you felt. on my 108 it is much stiffer so i cant tell the difference plus also it isnt indented
I like the indent letters being on one side. It helps me orient the racket.
Impossible to use a Clash 100 Pro after using the Prince Phantom O3 100X as that racket is truly plush and despite the thin frame can be played at the highest levels in the right hands. The Wilson Clash feels like you are always hitting flat tennis balls. I didn't find the 100 Pro arm friendly at all. Maybe for people below 4.5 the weight of the Clash and thick frame would allow them to block balls around the court, but if you want to play at 5.0 or higher you need to be able to swing a racket for 2 hours against big hitters. I was hoping to like it, but had to face reality that it was going to cause problems.
100 pro isnt comfortable on the v2 the RA is like 59!
clashes dont suit fast swings it stiffens up to combat this adding weight with layers of racket saver tape to the head makes the head heavier giving more swing weight so your swing will slow but still retain the same comfort but more power as you are swinging slower
@@louiselouboutin9045 it should be comfortable but I’ve learned one can’t just go by the RA. Lots of variables seem to completely change or affect a racket’s actual comfort. I’m extra sensitive as my hitting partners hit enormously heavy balls. I’m stuck with a scalpel rather than a hammer.
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i heard the RA between v1 and v2 is different. V2 is more stiff
it is the RA was 55 and the v2 57 on the 100
@@louiselouboutin9045 Rdc 59
@@muchacho87 you're talking about the 100 pro not the 100 the 100 changed from 55 to 57
@@louiselouboutin9045 thats correct. thank you. i read not correct
the old 108 was muted that was good the new 108 is much stiffer and uncomfortable
Never knew there was something wrong with the clashes
everything is wrong in the clashes except the 100 and 100L
The Pro V1 is way better than the V2. The second iteration ruined everything the Clash was born to be. Plus I hated the 16x20 pattern. I sold the V2 I got immediately even loosing money. The V2 is pure garbage
i agree i dont see the point of the 100 pro change with extra cross they say it is to get some junior soon to be college player onto it but it defeats the purpose of what a clash is supposed to be a low RA racuet and they all use pro stock paint jobs anyway so what is the actual point of changing the clash this much.
only low sales will make them revert back but from a PR pov wilson will not back track and admit they made a mistake they'll double down and keep it the same or go even stiffer.
so i dont have high hopes for the v3. i think at best the v3 100 will be similar RA of 57
It looks exactly like the burn v5 tennis racket
My strings breaks faster on wilson clash v2 than on v1, anyone here has the same problem?
v2 100? might be due to the stiffer RA they added a bit of extra stiffness in the hoop to widen the sweet spot.
what strings do you use?
@@louiselouboutin9045 im using babolat rpm blast 17, I broke my string in just 3 games which is unusual. Yes its clash v2 100.
the 100 RA changed from 55 to 57
The original paint job was terrible and chipped more than any racquet i’ve know ; but It’s easy on the arm, powerful, and has more control than the larger 108. What’s not to like? Too bad they don’t make it anymore.
These new commercials embedded in the middle of the videos is so annoying
the colour is the best thing about it. the new one isnt coming until 2025 they only change it every 3 years
Is switching from a pure aero (which I love) to a wilson ultra v4 a good idea?If anyone knows them both I’d appreciate it
wilson utra sucks even more than pure aero lol
@@livelovelucas why’s that? Imo pure aero is a great racquet
@@diegomunoz3553 nah, pure aeros fine, i don’t think the switch to ultra is worth it, unless you’re maybe looking for a bit more power and stiffness
The ultra is pretty stiff, like a 71. Lots of power, control can be tough.
go for the Pure Drive
Such a cool presentation.
HA! What does our resident Wilson Guru, Coach Rob, have to say about the Clash?
The pain job of the Clash v1 definitely was way better than v2. Especially with Halloween string combo like Solinco Confidential on the mains and let’s say Yonex PolyTour Rev (orange) on the crosses.
old clash looks old something from mid 2010s
i started with a clash 100L. It is for beginners. Not stable at all. Not consistent. Too much vibration. Fast to move it around though which helps your swing even if you are late. Really do not understand the hype.
maybe you got a dud. the 100L is the most comfortable clash in the range 55 RA on the v2 it weighs 280g like the 108 which has 56 RA. what strings are you using? it must be coming from your strings and tension
@louiselouboutin9045 I used rpm blast, a German string I do not remember, wilson sensation, cinfidential, hyper g and tourna big hitter 7, all at 50 pounds. The racket is not stable at all in the two handed backhand and when the opponent hits hard. I would never recommend a racket with such low RA to anyone. Not stable and too much vibration. For a beginner is good because even the 100 is maneuverable.
you dont bleed wilson red 😄
Cute little baby Harry❤️
weird, I much prefer the new paintjob
The original clash was too flexible and had too much power
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It's a wimpy flimsy piece of crap.
One of my friends broke a Wilson racket just serving.
did your friend hit the frame?
The clash is a good racket to pick up and have a hit with. Playing a match against someone that hits hard is where it falls off.