Wilson Clash 98 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
The Wilson Clash Series is known for the flexible and unique feel of the racquets it offers for today’s modern game. The Wilson Clash 98 v2 is the smallest headsize and slightly stiffer racquet in the Clash line-up.
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. For 2022, the Wilson Clash 98 v2 has the colour combination of cherry red and a solid matte black, and the Fourty Five mention on the racquet’s hoop has the silver color.
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 .
The Wilson Clash 98 v2 offers a unique combination of power, control, and spin and is best suited for intermediate to advanced players.
Specifications
| Head Size : 98 in² / 632.26 cm² |
| Length : 27 in / 68.58 cm |
| Strung Weight : 326 gm / 11.5 oz |
| Unstrung Weight : 295 gm / 10.4 oz |
| Balance : 12.5 in / 31.75 cm / 8 pts HL |
| Beam Width : 24 mm / 24 mm /24 mm |
| Swingweight : 327 |
| Stiffness : 60 |
| String Tension : 50 – 60 pounds |
| Composition : Graphite |
| Grip Type : Wilson Pro Performance |
| String Pattern: 16 Mains / 20 Crosses |
Technology
Overall Performance
Its unstrung weight is around 310 grammes compared to the other racquets in the Clash line-up. This is the most control-oriented racquet because of its smaller head size.
98 square inch headsize and a tighter 16 by 20 string pattern and innovative forty five technology which help in manage the control so exceptionally of the racquet.
Feel
The Wilson Clash racquets are well known for it’s flexibility and unique soft feel which you can’t express in word but whenever you try out this racquet that is certainly noticeable.
This racquet’s stiffness, or RA rating, is around 60, and combined with the unique bending technology, it offers a tremendous soft feel or flexibility to the Wilson Clash 98 v2, which feels so divine, comfortable, and arm-friendly too.
Groundstrokes
From the baseline, the Wilson Clash 98 v2 has a slightly more control-oriented feel than the other Clash racquets, which gives you controllable power and gives you the confidence to take big swings from the back of the court.
On groundstrokes, the Wilson Clash 98 has all the potential to hit impressive groundstrokes without any lack of control or spin.
The combination of the 98-square head size and the denser string pattern keep the ball low and very precise on groundstrokes.
Increased in the stablilty added more plow through and the racquet feels less vibration in the racquet head cause of bit stiffer frame.
Maneuverability
The racquet’s unstrung weight is around 310 grams, and its headlight balance is around 8 points after being strung, which makes it very easy to maneuver for all variations of shots or throughout the game.
The Wilson Clash 98 v2 has a 0.5mm thinner variable beam width than other v2 racquets, and the swing weight is 326 after it is strung, which gives this stick the utmost maneuvrability.
Power
With a 98-square-inch head size and a 0.5-millimeter thinner variable beam width compared to the other Clash V2 racquets, 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 gentle stiffness which is around 60 this racquet’s offer a controllable power so you will not get the overhype power throughout the different variation of shots.
Returns
For returns, the Wilson Clash 98 v2 feels likewise as the previous version when it comes to comfort and maneuverability. It has 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.
For slice returns, this updated Wilson Clash 98 v2 has a slightly compact sweetspot, but when you get used to it, slice returns give a more plush feel and precision, whether you place the ball deep down on the court or drop the ball short.
Serves
For a first serve or flat serve, this updated Wilson Clash 98 v2 has increased stability in the upper hoop of the racquet, which helps generate plenty of pop and enough pace from the sweet spot.
For the second serve, the denser string pattern slightly decreased the spin potential of the racquet, but overall it has a pretty nice balance of power, spin, and control, which helps you deliver precise targets whenever you need them and much more comfortably.
However, the denser string pattern slightly affects the spin potential of the racquet, and the sweet spot is also less forgiving compared to the previous version, but you don’t find any lack of power or spin for slice or kick serves.
Slices
As it’s strung balance which is around 8 pts head light and a gentle swing weight of 326 allows the racquet able to knife the ball quite well.
In this updated Wilson Clash 98 v2 wilson gave the denser string pattern which allows you to get the low launch angle so you can hit slices with more precision from the centre off give you more plush feel.
Stability
Compared with the previous version this Wilson Clash 98 v2 is slightly more stiffer frame which feels quite more stable and overall it impacts throughout the playability.
Some of the advanced players might not satisfied with the stability that racquet offer but you wouldn’t expect so much stability as its unstrung weight’s 310 gram, overall stability of this racquet don’t bother you at all.
TopSpin
In this updated Wilson Clash 98 v2, Wilson used a dense 16×20 over 16×19 string pattern, which slightly decreased the spin potential of the racquet but on the other side slightly promoted flatter hitters too.
If you are hitting with the proper technique, then this racquet will provide you with the utmost spin, and you can access the spin potential of the racquet. Generating topspin with this racquet is so easy.
Volleys
At net, the Wilson Clash 98 v2 is very maneuverable, so you can quickly get the racquet back into position, and its precision allows you to place the volleys where you want to aim as quickly as you can.
Compared to the previous version, this Wilson Clash 98 v2 has slightly more stiffness, which allows the frame to be more stable so you can get more pop on volleys.
Most of the time this racquet done a decent job at net and easy to punch the balls deep into the court and have adequate amount of control.
The Wilson Clash 98 v2 has a nice blend of maneuverability, stability, and control, allowing you to come to the net with confidence so you can attack your opponents on big pace volleys, and its impressive touch and feel allow you to drop short volleys with confidence.
Overall
Over-all, Wilson Clash 98 v2 has slightly better control and stability, this racquet offer you a little bit of everything from the baseline.
The Wilson Clash 98 v2 has all the potential you’d expect from any moderate-weight racquet.
The Wilson Clash 98 has an ideal blend of power, spin, and control, although the spin potential of the racquet is slightly decreased with the denser string pattern.
This Wilson Clash 98 v2 is best suited for all strong intermediate to advanced players.
Percentage Chart
85%
Control
85%
Feel
85%
Groundstrokes
88%
Maneuverability
84%
Power
85%
Returns
82%
Serves
85%
Stability
89%
Slices
82%
Volleys
85%
Topspin
85%
Over-All
Like
- Feel & Comfort
- Control & Stability
- Maneuverability
- Flexibility
Dislike
- forgiveness
- Compact Sweet Spot
Who's This Racquet For
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.
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 wilson 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 v2
The Wilson Clash 100 Pro V2 is 15 gram (0.529 oz) lighter and has 13 points less swing weight than the Clash 100 Pro V2. so which means racquet so easy to maneuver. Those who want to upgrade to the Clash 100 v2 for higher maneuverability or less mass will find that the Clash 100 v2 is the right option for them.
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 gram (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 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.