Comparing two Wilson racquets

[skarthikongole]

I am comparing two wilson racquets with the below specs. Could you please let me know how this is possible? I am missing something....

Wilson Pro Staff X
Strung Weight: 11.7
Balance: 7 pts HL
Swing weight: 322

Wilson Clash 100 Pro v2
Strung Weight: 11.5
Balance: 9 pts HL
Swing weight: 325

These numbers are from Tennis warehouse. Both racquets are same head size and length

How can the Wilson clash 100 Pro have lower weight and more headlight and still have more swing weight?
Shouldn't the swing weight be lower than the Pro Staff X?

Any thoughts?

 

[tazz]

Clash must have an even more polarizing weight distribution, or TW measurements are off.

 

[Chris Wilson]

I really like the Pro Staff X, but for what it's worth, I find it to be a fairly heavy-swinging racket. Based on my time with it, I wouldn't have guessed it was a 322 swing weight (unless my X was just overspec, which I guess is possible). For reference, I usually use heavier rackets (currently the Shift 315), but I had trouble with the X if I wasn't playing well. I think the Clash is much easier to get around.

 

[tazz]

They target different markets:

Clash: players who need help from the racquet (beginners, juniors, low to mid level seniors) to get some instant sensation.

PSX: Advanced players who have enough power on their own but want a slightly more forgiving package than the regular PS97.

I'm no engineer, but I guess most of the differences between the Clash and the PSX are down to design. The Clash has a thick beam but it's shape is aerodynamically pleasing. The PSX is thinner but with a boxish beam. It helps with control but to get it moving, your technique has to be efficient.

On a spectrum for ease of use, Clash & PS frames are at the opposite ends. The Shift should sit right in the middle, from what I read.