Clash pro v2 or v3 ?

[teocem]

Which one is more of a players racquet; Clash pro v2 or v3 ?

 

[fed1]

Which one is more of a players racquet; Clash pro v2 or v3 ?

Both 16x20, the biggest difference between V2 and V3 is weight. V3 is 5 grams lighter.
I guess what’s your definition of player ? I’m a 4.5 and would have no problem using it.

 

[teocem]

Both 16x20, the biggest difference between V2 and V3 is weight. V3 is 5 grams lighter.
I guess what’s your definition of player ? I’m a 4.5 and would have no problem using it.

I understand v3 is more like v1, softer.

 

[JohnnyC]

I’ve been playing the Clash v1 Tour since forever, and recently demoed the v3 pro. Sadly, while the v3 feels slightly better than the v2, to me it was more similar to the v2 than v1. It didn’t really capture the magic soft feel and flex of the v1, despite many reviews to the contrary. Wish they would have gone back to a 16x19 pattern.

 

[teocem]

Better? Do you mean plush? I understand pro v2 is a bit less plush but more of a players stick with more power and feel?

 

[JohnnyC]

Better? Do you mean plush? I understand pro v2 is a bit less plush but more of a players stick with more power and feel?

Yes, the v3 felt better than the v2, but only slightly, in terms of plush, comfortable flex. V2 is a firmer feel with more plow, and maybe has more power than the v3 but, if so, not by much. The difference between the v2 and v3 is fairly slight in my opinion. Better feeling, to be sure, but it really highlights how the v1 tour is really a unicorn of racquet.

V3 pro is not a bad or uncomfortable racquet by any means, but it just doesn’t match the magic of the v1 tour for me. Almost feels like the 16x20 pattern doesn’t quite let the hoop flex enough to do its thing like the v1 did. I likely will get a standard v3 100, add a leather grip or some tail weight, and a touch of weight at 12 o’clock. Spec will land near the v3 pro, but the frame will have more flex, more comfort, be even more headlight and whippy, and get back to a 16x19 pattern which I prefer.

 

[teocem]

Yes, the v3 felt better than the v2, but only slightly, in terms of plush, comfortable flex. V2 is a firmer feel with more plow, and maybe has more power than the v3 but, if so, not by much. The difference between the v2 and v3 is fairly slight in my opinion. Better feeling, to be sure, but it really highlights how the v1 tour is really a unicorn of racquet.

V3 pro is not a bad or uncomfortable racquet by any means, but it just doesn’t match the magic of the v1 tour for me. Almost feels like the 16x20 pattern doesn’t quite let the hoop flex enough to do its thing like the v1 did. I likely will get a standard v3 100, add a leather grip or some tail weight, and a touch of weight at 12 o’clock. Spec will land near the v3 pro, but the frame will have more flex, more comfort, be even more headlight and whippy, and get back to a 16x19 pattern which I prefer.

 

[teocem]

I think it all comes to level of play and preference. I came to clash pro v2 after a shoulder injury with PD 100. Using full natural gut with clash pro v2 gives me enough comfort.

 

[Tsquared]

Yes, the v3 felt better than the v2, but only slightly, in terms of plush, comfortable flex. V2 is a firmer feel with more plow, and maybe has more power than the v3 but, if so, not by much. The difference between the v2 and v3 is fairly slight in my opinion. Better feeling, to be sure, but it really highlights how the v1 tour is really a unicorn of racquet.

V3 pro is not a bad or uncomfortable racquet by any means, but it just doesn’t match the magic of the v1 tour for me. Almost feels like the 16x20 pattern doesn’t quite let the hoop flex enough to do its thing like the v1 did. I likely will get a standard v3 100, add a leather grip or some tail weight, and a touch of weight at 12 o’clock. Spec will land near the v3 pro, but the frame will have more flex, more comfort, be even more headlight and whippy, and get back to a 16x19 pattern which I prefer.

The problem for me at least is that the standard still has a tendency to launch on you and has errratic tendencies. I’ve found that since the v1. Thats why I gravitate towards the pro as I find it more versatile and consistent with the 16x20.

I do agree I think v2 pro is slightly more powerful, but v3 pro is more comfortable and more flexy.

 

[teocem]

Therefore it is a matter of play style and taste to decide between pro v2 and V3.
Coming from a pure drive 100, my choice has been V2.

 

[Tsquared]

I just always go with the most up to date version of a racquet, but yes it’s a personal choice

 

[JohnnyC]

The problem for me at least is that the standard still has a tendency to launch on you and has errratic tendencies. I’ve found that since the v1. Thats why I gravitate towards the pro as I find it more versatile and consistent with the 16x20.

I do agree I think v2 pro is slightly more powerful, but v3 pro is more comfortable and more

Definitely agree the standard 100 can launch. However, given the sensitivity of my arm/elbow, I'm willing to live with it (for now) to play what is -- for my arm -- the more comfortable frame and string bed.

 

[Tsquared]

Definitely agree the standard 100 can launch. However, given the sensitivity of my arm/elbow, I'm willing to live with it (for now) to play what is -- for my arm -- the more comfortable frame and string bed.

Totally agree. Tradeoffs for sure. 100 is a bit more comfortable than the pro, but for me I find the pro to be more consistent and versatile. Can flatten it out put spin when needed etc.

 

[ichaseballs]

too bad they got rid of the 98.
i have seen the clash prostock available as well

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[Tsquared]

Better? Do you mean plush? I understand pro v2 is a bit less plush but more of a players stick with more power and feel?

I would agree with this. The v3 is more plush and flexes more like the v1, which to make can make it unpredictable. The v2 is a little firmer but doesn’t flex as much and is more predictable IMO