Introducing the Wilson Clash 100 V2.0 tennis racquet

Here is the second version of the Wilson Clash 100 with an unstrung weight of 295 g / 10.4 oz, a racquet that still has intermediate power and provides an excellent comfort.

The Wilson Clash 100 V2.0 racquet is part of the Clash series, which offers flexible and comfortable racquets while maintaining decent power.

The Wilson Burn and Ultra will be more powerful, and the Wilson Blade and Pro Staff will be less powerful and more demanding.

This version of the Clash 100 is pretty close to the first one, with a few minor tweaks.

Differences with the Wilson Clash V1.0

Slightly increased stiffness

The stiffness has gone from 54 to 57 Ra, so the racquet is a little stiffer but with a stiffness lower than 60, it is still very flexible.

This change has no impact on the comfort of the racquet, it helps to provide a little more power and stability.

Anodized painting

The new version of the Clash is now almost red, just some back color at the top of the frame.

The anodized painting is a more resistant paint.

Moreover, on the Wilson Clash 100 (295g), Clash 100 Pro and Clash 98, the Clash logo has been engraved into the racquet instead of just being painted.

Agiplast

The racquet grommets, the butt cap and protective band are made of plant-based Agiplast, to reduce waste and the ecological footprint.

Fortyfive technology

This technology appears with this name on the Clash V2 but it is the same technology that was present on the Clash V1, under the name of "Free Flex", a technology also present on the Wilson Blade V8.

It corresponds to a particular braiding of carbon fibers, which allows the racquet:

• to bend in several directions, adapting to topspin or flat strokes,
• to have a better feeling of connection to the ball,
• to have flexibility and torsional stability.

Stability

Regarding stability, which could be slightly lacking in the Clash V1 in 295 g, it has been slightly improved by adding some carbon at the top of the frame.

The power of the Wilson Clash 100 V2.0

The 645cm² headsize, 16x19 string pattern and 24mm profile help produce power, while the relatively low stiffness (57 Ra) slightly reduces power.

With these characteristics, the Wilson Clash 100 V2, like the V1, provides an intermediate level of power and makes it a very versatile racquet.

The flexibility of the racket (57 Ra) is a little less marked than on the previous version, but with this value, the racquet clearly remains in the category of very flexible racquets.

I may have managed to put a little more weight in my balls with this version, but the feelings are quite close to the old model in terms of power.

The intermediate power of the Wilson Clash 100 will suit many semi-powerful players who don't need a control-oriented racquet but still need a little control.

As for my personal feel, overall, I had the right mix of power and control.

I sometimes lacked control on powerful shots with little topspin on the backhand side, but on the forehand side, where I am naturally less powerful, I had very good feelings.

The power level also helped me on the serve, a shot for which I lack power.

Since I'm not 20 anymore, don't play much and have a few injuries, I'd rather have a racquet that's a little too powerful than one that's too hard to play.

This is an element that can guide the choice of your racquet if you are in the same situation as me.

To help you locate the racquet in terms of power, here is a comparison with other racquets:

More powerful racquets:

• Wilson Ultra, Burn
• Yonex EZone 100
• Head Extreme MP, Instinct MP
• Babolat Pure Drive, Pure Aero
• Tecnifibre TF-X1

Similar racquets:

• Yonex VCore 100
• Head Speed MP, Boom MP

Less powerful racquets:

• Wilson Blade 98, Pro Staff 97
• Yonex Ezone 98, VCore 98, VCore Pro
• Head Prestige, Gravity, Radical
• Babolat Pure Strike
• Tecnifibre TFight

Access to spin with the Wilson Clash 100 V2.0

Like all racquets that combine 645 cm² / 100 in² head size and a 16x19 string pattern, the Wilson Clash 100 V2 provides very nice access to top spin, without being extreme.

Of course, it depends on your technique, but with this racquet it's very easy to put some top spin, on the ground strokes and on the serve.

Maneuverability and stability of the Wilson Clash 100 V2.0

The balance of the Wilson Clash 100 V2.0 racquet is located at 31 cm for an unstrung racquet, which corresponds to a headlight racquet.

The racquet is very easy to swing, like the previous version.

Interesting for the groundstrokes when you need to shorten your swings and be very fast or when you don't have large swings.

Interesting also at the net when you need to react and move very fast.

It is one of the few racquets with a weight under 300 g that has such a low balance.

An interesting feature for players who want a racquet with a reasonable weight and an excellent maneuverability.

I had the feeling of having a little more stability with this version than with the previous version, which I found very light in the head.

For players who need very good stability and feel more weight at the head of the racquet, it will be possible to consider customizing the racket by adding a little weight at the head.

Comfort and forgiveness with the Wilson Clash 100 V2.0

Thanks to its flexibility and the technologies used, the Wilson Clash V2, like the V1, provides exceptional comfort.

I rediscovered the sensations that made me choose the Wilson Clash when it was released.

Vibration dampening is excellent, without feeling too disconnected from the ball, in my opinion, but this is going to depend on every player.

Some players could feel that the sensations are a bit too muted with this frame, so it's better if you demo the racquet to see if it's fits your feelings.

The racquet provides very good forgiveness and even on off-center shots the comfort is correct.

This racquet is very interesting regarding comfort, for any players and especially those who have injuries.

I personally felt a little less flexibility compared to version 1 of the Wilson Clash, but the safest thing is to test the racquet to see how you feel.

To whom I would recommend the Wilson Clash 100 V2.0

Considering the technical characteristics of the Wilson Clash 100 V2.0 Racket, I would recommend it to tennis players who meet these criteria:

• intermediate players / advanced players who want a rather light racquet,
• players who want a racquet with an intermediate level of power,
• with any style of play, because the racquet is very versatile,
• who are looking for very correct access to top spin, without being extreme,
• looking for a headlight racquet with a very good maneuverability,
• looking for an extremely comfortable tennis racquet.

Here are my tips for other racquets in the Wilson Clash range:

• Wilson Clash 100 Pro V2: for players who want the sensations of the Clash 100 in 295g with more weight (310g) and a tighter 16x20 string pattern, which will slightly reduce power and access to topspin, the racquet will therefore give more control, interesting for more powerful players.
• Wilson Clash 98 V2: with a weight of 310 g like the Pro, a smaller head size of 632 cm² and a string pattern of 16x20, this version may interest players of a good level who do not need access to topspin that is too pronounced, who want a relatively heavy racquet and are looking for a higher level of control than with a 645 cm² head size.
• Wilson Clash 100L V2: a light version of 280 g, which may be of interest to intermediate level players, or even beginners in progression phase.
• Wilson Clash 100 UL: a very light version of 265 g, which will be suitable for beginners or intermediate level players who want a very light racquet, as well as for young players who are switching to an adult racquet.
• Wilson Clash 108 V2: slightly longer, with a very forgiving 697 cm² head size, 16x19 string pattern, 280 g weight, this racquet will give power, forgiveness, access to topspin and maximum comfort to beginners or intermediate players who want a racquet very comfortable and easy to play.