Wilson Clash 100 v2
About the Brand
WILSON Sporting Goods is an American Sports Equipment Manufacturer Company.
In 1913, the Wilson Sporting Goods Company was founded in Illinois, Chicago, United States, by Mr. Thomas E. Wilson.
Mr. Thomas E. Wilson was born in July 22, 1868 Ontario, Canada, London and died in August 4, 1958, Lake Forest , Illinios, United States.
Wilson makes equipment for many sports, among them baseball, badminton, football, basketball, fastpitch softball, golf, soccer, squash, pickleball, volleyball, racquetball, and tennis.
The company owns the brands Atec, DeMarini, EvoShield, Louisville Slugger, and Luxilon to provide sports equipment and protective gear for baseball, lacrosse, softball, and tennis.
Wilson is a major manufacturer of tennis racquets. The original Kevlar Pro Staff model racquets, known for their use by Pete Sampras, were heavy (more than 350 g strung) and small-headed (85 sq in.).
Roger Federer also used the same racquet model. Jim Courier and Stefan Edberg also used the Pro Staff Original. Stefan Edberg later switched to the Pro Staff Classic in 1991, which was the same racket (85 sq. in. with slightly rounded frame edges) but with different paint work.
In late 2009, Wilson unveiled their latest line of rackets, codenamed 20x, which they would later rename BLX. This line directly replaces their previous K-Factor series with all new technologies. Also, many pros use custom-made rackets that perform differently from the mass-produced versions. As of 2015, Roger Federer uses the Pro Staff RF97 Autograph model, which is heavy (340 g/12 oz unstrung) and larger (97 sq. in.).
Aside from tennis racquets, the Wilson Sporting Goods Company also makes tennis balls (including the official balls of the US Open Championship and, starting in 2020, the French Open major championships), shoes, balls, strings, clothes, and racquet bags.
Wilson Sporting Goods officially sponsors some of the world’s leading tennis players, including
Roger Federer, Grigor Dimitrov, David Goffin, Gael Monfils, Kei Nishikori, Milos Raonic, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Philipp Kohlschreiber, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Sania Mirza, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Jelena Ostapenko, Maria Sakkari, Simona Halep, Petra Kvitova, and Kyle Edmund.
Description
Wilson Clash 100 v2 is one the most flexible racquet out there in the market by Wilson for today’s modern game.
This is the second version of the Clash series, which was launched in February 2022. Before launching the clash first series Wilson already made so much hype about it. Wilson described the word “Revolutionary” for their clash racquets.
Wilson uses an innovative technology for achieving the maximum flexibility of the Clash racquets which is Free Flex .
Now Wilson renamed free flex to Forty Five for 2022, a carbon construction that creates maximum flexibility and stability at impact and authorize the racket to bend across a wider form of stoke paths, including the vertical mechanics of the modern game.
Revised construction at the tip of the hoop offers additional consistency and an enhanced sweet spot.
The new Wilson Clash 100 v2 has the colour combination of cherry red and a solid matte black, and the Fourty Five mention on the racquet’s hoop is silver.
The racquet’s an optical black matte finish Wilson logo on one side of the racquet’s throat and on the other side Clash logo mention on the racquet’s throat. The cherry red and solid matte black combined, Somehow looks very eye pleasing .
Clash offers a unique combination of power, control, and spin and is best suited for all intermediate and advanced players.
Specifications
| Head Size : 100 in² / 645.16 cm² |
| Length : 27 in / 68.58 cm |
| Strung Weight : 312 gm / 11.2 oz |
| Unstrung Weight : 295 gm / 10.4 oz |
| Balance : 12.59 in / 31.98 cm / 7 pts HL |
| Beam Width : 24.5 mm / 24.5 mm /24.5 mm |
| Swingweight : 313 |
| Stiffness : 57 |
| String Tension : 50 – 60 pounds |
| Composition : Graphite |
| Grip Type : Wilson Pro Performance |
| String Pattern: 16 Mains / 19 Crosses |
Technology
Overall Performance
As its unstrung weight is around 295 grammes compared to the other racquet, which is below 305 grams, this 100 v2 surprisingly handles the control far better, and you will appreciate the way this racquet offers control throughout the game.
open 16 by 19 string pattern and innovative forty-five technology, which help in managing the control of the racquet exceptionally well.
Feel
It is indeed true that the Wilson Clash 100 v2 has a unique feel, which you can’t express in words but is certainly noticeable whenever you try out this racquet.
This racquet’s stiffness, or RA rating, is around 57 and combines with unique technology to offer tremendous flexibility to the Wilson Clash 100 v2, which feels so divine, comfortable, and arm-friendly too.
Groundstrokes
From the baseline, the Wilson Clash 100 v2 is super easy to swing and very simple to utilise the spin potential of the racquet.
Even with its lower weight, the racquet delivered a consistent performance, so you don’t feel any lack of power or control from the baseline.
On groundstrokes, the Wilson Clash 100 has all the potential to hit impressive groundstrokes without any lack of control or spin.
Open string pattern help you to get the higher launch angle and you will hit the groundstrokes with the depth so easily.
Maneuverability
The racquet’s unstrung weight is around 295 grams, and its headlight balance is around 7 points HL after being strung, which makes it very easy to maneuver for all variations of shots or while running too.
Power
With a 100-square-inch head size and a thicker variable beam width, you can access an adequate amount of power from this racquet, and you don’t find any lack of power throughout the game.
Due to its lower stiffness of around 57, this racquet offers controllable power, so you will get measurable power for all variations of the game.
Returns
For returns, the Wilson clash 100 v2 has an excellent control so you can utilize the opponent pace and placing the effectively return particularly for the flatter opponents serve or heavier serve.
For second serve return, as its weight racquet’s stability, control and great maneuverability can get you the confidence to steppin into the court for returning to the aiming targets and push your opponent back to the baseline.
Again, Compared to the previous version this clash 100 v2 is a bit more stable but in case of return the stability has quite convince than volleys.
Serves
For a first or flat serve, like the previous version, this Wilson Clash 100 v2 is very easy to generate power for plenty of pop and enough pace from the sweetspot. Racquet’s lower weight and head light balance make it very easy to swing faster, which gave your opponents less time to presume your targets.
For the second serve, the racquet has a pretty nice balance of power, spin, and control, which helps you deliver precise targets wherever you need them and way more comfortably.
For a kick or slice serve, you don’t have to make so much effort generating the spin and racquet head speed; you can effortlessly hit the wide angles and aim targets.
Slices
As it’s after strung balance is around 7 pts head light and a lower swing weight of 313 allows the racquet able to knife the ball quite well.
In this updated Wilson Clash 100 v2, using the parallel drilling grommets, which increase the sweetspot of the racquet, you get a minimum of chances to hit the ball on the frame, and hitting slices from the centre gives you a more plush feel.
Stability
As its unstrung weight of 295 gram compared to the previous version this Wilson Clash 100 V2 has slightly more stable which will overall impact throughout the playability.
Some of the players might not be satisfied with the stability that racquets offer out of the box and want to customise the racquet. It’s the only area where maximum racquets under 305gm do not meet the expectations of intermediate to advanced or professional players.
TopSpin
With the help of parallel drilling grommets, which result in an increase in the size of the sweetspot, and an open 16-by-19 string pattern, you can access plenty of topspin with this racquet. You don’t find any lack in the spin potential of the racquet generating topspin with this racquet is so freely.
Volleys
At net, the Wilson Clash 100 v2 is very easy to maneuver, so you can quickly get the racquet back into position and place the volleys where you want to aim as quickly as you can.
Compared to the previous version, this Wilson Clash 100 v2 is slightly more controlled but does not fulfil the requirement for returning the heavier volleys.
Most of the time, this racquet does a decent job at net, offers easy power for volleying deep into the court, and has adequate control.
On volleys, some of the players aren’t satisfied with the stability that racquets offer out of the box and want to customise the racquet by adding some weight to enhance the stability.
Overall
Over-all, the Wilson clash 100 v2 is an all rounder performer racquet which offer an unique feel that unlikely find in other racquet.
The Wilson Clash 100 v2 has all the potential to hit the attacking shots from the baseline.
The only limit to its capabilities is perhaps the stability at net.
The Wilson Clash100 v2 has an ideal balance of power, spin, and control.
This racquet is best suitable for all intermediate to advanced players.
Percentage Chart
85%
Control
88%
Feel
86%
Groundstrokes
90%
Maneuverability
84%
Power
85%
Returns
82%
Serves
80%
Stability
82%
Slices
82%
Volleys
85%
Topspin
84%
Over-All
Like
- Feel & Comfort
- Power & Spin
- Maneuverability
- Flexibility
Dislike
- Nothing
Who's This Racquet For
If you have comfort and feel both are the top priority in your list then you can’t find unlike any other racquet like Wilson clash 100 v2.
If you’ve enjoyed powerful, spin-friendly tennis racquets but are tired of stiff frames and discomfort, then the Wilson Clash 100 v2 is a highly recommended option for you.
Compared to the previous version you find there is any hardly major difference if you have already an user of clash 100 then don’t go for this stick, if you are only want to go for color then it’s your choice.
Who's This Racquet Not For
Those who like a stiff frame racquet or characteristics of a heavier weight racquet then there are so many racquets out in the market.
Those who like the higher stability and consider the frame a bit more mass likewise feel and comfort then you go for clash 100 pro v2 . But, adding a few grams of extra weight on the Wilson Clash 100 v2 racquet’s frame can overcome this lack.
(Other Wilson Clash Variants)
Wilson Clash 100 Pro v2
The Wilson Clash 100 Pro V2 is 15 gram (0.529 oz) heavier than the Clash 100 V2. so there’s a bit more mass, which helps make the racquet a bit more stable. Those who want to upgrade the clash 100 pro v2 cause of less stability or mass then clash 100 v2 will be the option for you.
Wilson Clash 100 L v2
The Wilson Clash 100 L v2 is 15 grammes (0.52 oz) lighter and has a 10 point lower swing weight than the Clash 100 v2, which makes this racquet more maneuverable. This racquet is the best suitable for beginner to just turn an intermediate player.
Wilson Clash 100 UL v2
Wilson clash 100 UL v2 is the lighest version of the standard clash 100 v2, which is ( 30 gram /1.06 oz ) lighter and 13 point lower swing weight that means it’s the lightest weight racquet in the all clash versions which make this racquet is the most maneuver rather than all. This racquet is best suited for younger players who are moving into teenagers.
Wilson Clash 98 v2
The Wilson Clash 98 v2 has a 2 square inches smaller headsize and is a 15 gram (10.41 oz) heavier racquet than the Clash 100 v2, which makes this racquet more controlled, lower powered, and more stable. This racquet is best suited for intermediate to advanced players.
Wilson Clash 108 v2
Wilson clash 108 v2 is the 8 square inches means biggest headsize and highest swing weight racquet compare to all the clash variants. This racquet spontaneously offer so power, bigger sweetspot and less maneuver. This racquet is best suited for beginners who want to evolve their game and skills.
Note*
Selecting the perfect racquet for your suitable game style takes lot of research and time. Its really hard to find the perfect racquet for yourself cause every racquet has its own pros and cons.