Wilson

Clash 100 review

The most flexible tour-level frame. Plush, stable and kind to the arm.

Racquet product shot
Highly recommended
Head 100 Pro: 100
Weight 300g Pro: 310g
Pattern 16×19 Pro: 18×20
Stiffness 55 RA Pro: 57 RA
Swingwt 310 Pro: 327
Balance HL Pro: HL
Full specsClash 100 · Clash 100 Pro
Clash 100Clash 100 Pro
Head size100 sq in100 sq in
Weight (unstrung)300 g310 g
Weight (strung)325 g323 g
Swingweight310327
Stiffness55 RA57 RA
String pattern16×1918×20
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Fit check

Is it for you?

Level (NTRP)
Swing
Arm
Your match Strong fit
Strong fit. Supply the swing and get control and comfort no stiff frame matches.

    Performance

    Clash 100 Clash 100 Pro

    Playtest

    Plush, and surprisingly stable.
    Full notes

    The ~55 RA frame pockets the ball deep, yet StableSmart keeps it from twisting. A controlled, lower launch; you supply the pace.

    + Pros

    • Outstanding comfort for sensitive arms
    • Plush, pocketing feel
    • Stable for such a flexible frame
    • Controlled, lower launch

    − Cons

    • Little free power
    • Can feel too soft or muted
    • Needs a full, committed swing
    • Unusually tension-sensitive

    String for

    52–55 lbs 23.6–25 kg Soft poly, full bed, 1.25mm Pick: Tecnifibre Black Code

    Recommended strings

    1. 1
      Luxilon ALU Power Precision poly Control from the string, feel from the frame.
      51–55 lbs 23.1–25 kg · 1.25mm
    2. 2
      Tecnifibre Black Code Arm-friendly poly Shock absorbed at two levels.
      50–54 lbs 22.7–24.5 kg · 1.25mm
    3. 3
      Babolat VS Touch Gut mains · Wilson NXT crosses One of the finest feel setups.
      52 / 48 lbs 23.6 / 21.8 kg · 1.30mm

    Who plays it

    Tour frames customised

    No player in our database uses this frame.

    Verdict: 8.4

    The most arm-friendly tour-level frame you can buy: plush, comfortable and surprisingly stable for something this flexible. Tighter control: Clash 100 Pro. More power: Pure Drive.

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    FAQ

    Is the Wilson Clash 100 good for beginners?

    It is friendly for improvers, but gives no free pace. The lighter Clash 100L (280g) swings easier.

    Is the Wilson Clash 100 good for tennis elbow?

    Yes: one of the most arm-friendly tour frames. Use a soft poly or gut hybrid at a moderate tension.

    Clash 100 vs Clash 100 Pro: which should I buy?

    The Clash 100 (16×19) for more spin and forgiveness. The Pro (18×20, 310g) for tighter control and stability.

    What string and tension is best for the Clash 100?

    Black Code at 52–55 lbs. ALU Power at 51–55 for control; a gut hybrid for maximum comfort. Adjust in small steps.

    Is the Clash 100 a control or power racquet?

    A control-and-feel frame. It absorbs energy rather than springing the ball off the face.

    Is the Wilson Clash 100 powerful?

    No, by design. Players who supply their own racquet-head speed get plenty of usable depth.