pastashop42
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Pro Kennex 5G best racket for tennis elbow it's been a life saver for me. Put a nice soft multi in you will never have to worry about your arm
Any comparisons of PK5G to Clash?..
Pro Kennex 5G best racket for tennis elbow it's been a life saver for me. Put a nice soft multi in you will never have to worry about your arm
Thx! I hit with a lot of spin. Sounds like you saved me some time and money.
They are very different sticks.Any comparisons of PK5G to Clash?..
There are enough data points now indicating that the 98 isn’t a racquet I’m gonna fancy. The TW review was lukewarm, too.You wouldn't seriously, just up and buy one racquet over another based on someone else's preference would you?
I've got a 98 demo on order but I doubt very much I'll like it more than the 100 Tour. I get crazy top spin and much improved control with fully bed of poly (Tour Sniper, Grapplesnake). Also, after I leaded up the hoop and installed a leather grip the racquet is rock solid. Very happy with it. Just goes to show you that it's important to experiment on new racquets to align them with your preferred specs. My goal in switching from the RFA to the Clash Tour was to find a racquet that is less tiresome to swing and less stiff. The bonus for me is that it is very close to the RFA in control and stability.There are enough data points now indicating that the 98 isn’t a racquet I’m gonna fancy. The TW review was lukewarm, too.
Looking forward to your comparison of the Clash 98 to the Beast 98's. Both
Hi guys, i am thinking of testing the Wilson Clash 100 (tour).
Currently i have a yonex Ezone DR 98 (green/yellow).
What will be the biggest differences, from what i read i guessed:
-swingweight will be higher for the Clash
-power will be higher with the Clash
-stiffness about the same
-Control a little bit less with the clash
This about right??
And what is the main difference between the 100 and the 100 Tour. From what is see the Tour is heavier and thus a little bit more powerfull on groundstrokes?
Doesn’t feel like a racket a pro would use in stock form.I know this is kind of silly to think about, but why is the Wilson Clash not in the hands of one of Wilson's featured pros? Why aren't they hyping this up? Can they not convince anyone to be the face of a racquet that is meant to change the racquet game?
It's puzzling marketing to me.
Please define “featured pro”.I know this is kind of silly to think about, but why is the Wilson Clash not in the hands of one of Wilson's featured pros? Why aren't they hyping this up? Can they not convince anyone to be the face of a racquet that is meant to change the racquet game?
It's puzzling marketing to me.
Did you do any mods to it? Also what strings and tension?After my 1st outing (no match) the 98 imo is an improvement over the 100 and 100 tour..
The 98 is more predictable..and has a more tradition launch angle..more control...
I agree. I'm trying out different string setups now.After my 1st outing (no match) the 98 imo is an improvement over the 100 and 100 tour..
The 98 is more predictable..and has a more tradition launch angle..more control...
How open is the string pattern? Let me know how long Rpm blast lasts for you. Are you using 16 or 17g?No mods...rpm blast at 46..constant pull..
My attraction to the clash line is it's dwell time and ball pocketing..98 does it well
The 98 doesn't feel as harsh on mishits as the other two do..
I do too... Normally. I strung gut/poly on my clash 98 at 53/47, it measured about 51. After 8 playing hours over 3 weeks it's dropped to around 37. I'll give it one more go before cutting out, but I didn't like the response from the low tension with this frame as much as I did with the Prince Tour 98 I previously have been using. Usually when I string around 52/53 it settles into the low 40s and stays there until breakage. I'm not sure why it dropped so much this time.Not open..Not tight..17 g..
Will do..But. I like when tension drops to around 42 over time..
I do too... Normally. I strung gut/poly on my clash 98 at 53/47, it measured about 51. After 8 playing hours over 3 weeks it's dropped to around 37. I'll give it one more go before cutting out, but I didn't like the response from the low tension with this frame as much as I did with the Prince Tour 98 I previously have been using. Usually when I string around 52/53 it settles into the low 40s and stays there until breakage. I'm not sure why it dropped so much this time.
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Ah, thanks. I wondered if that might be the case. If it wasn't gut in the mains ($$$) I would cut it out, but I'll give it one more chance.If it was your first string-job, the grommets require bedding-in and so you'll experience a bigger tension drop than usual.
In addition to the grommets settling in, I think the frame’s softness is another factor. Old frames that have been through many many stringing cycles also tend to drop tension more rapidly....I'm not sure why it dropped so much this time.
Hi guys, i am thinking of testing the Wilson Clash 100 (tour).
Currently i have a yonex Ezone DR 98 (green/yellow).
What will be the biggest differences, from what i read i guessed:
-swingweight will be higher for the Clash
-power will be higher with the Clash
-stiffness about the same
-Control a little bit less with the clash
This about right??
And what is the main difference between the 100 and the 100 Tour. From what is see the Tour is heavier and thus a little bit more powerfull on groundstrokes?
Damn. Where were you when I was just in Hong Kong?The 98 is a good one...it should gain a few converts..even those who may not need/want an arm friendly racquet..
In addition to the grommets settling in, I think the frame’s softness is another factor. Old frames that have been through many many stringing cycles also tend to drop tension more rapidly.
Wan Kee in Mong Kok had the Clash for a really good price! Weight gain is a very real thing when visiting HK. The entire place is all about 2 things: shopping and eating!I have family in hong kong...haven't been there lately..I think it's time to go back for a visit...just hate to gain all that weight with all the fine food 24/7
Be sure to check out Wan Kee in Mong Kok right by the Lady’s Market. Had your impressions of the Clash 98 come earlier while I was still in HK, 2 sticks would have been packed in my checked luggage.I will have to check into it..I never had any luck finding tennis stuff at good prices..
Only thing I score is table tennis stuff..
I even look for those famous things that can be found in some markets...I Just want to get a frame knowing that it isn't legit..
But can't find those either...
hand over your 'holic card...a true holic would have loaded up 4 and sell 2 of those to offset the costs for the other 2Be sure to check out Wan Kee in Mong Kok right by the Lady’s Market. Had your impressions of the Clash 98 come earlier while I was still in HK, 2 sticks would have been packed in my checked luggage.
Emailed you.Md1..e-mail me..with pricing..etc
The only string that lasts more than 2 hours in the Clash 100 for me so far is 1.35 poly mains with 1.30 poly crosses. RS Lyon 1.25 crosses played great...for up to 2 hours.Anyone tried RS lyon or Hyper G in these frames?
I used Hyper G 16L mains and Ashaway Monogut ZX Pro in the crosses. 52/53 lbs. Overall really good performance, power, and feel. However, I ordered the Volkl V-Square and will try it in one of my Clash 100's next week.Anyone tried RS lyon or Hyper G in these frames?
I used full bed of V Square 18 at 44lbs today in my Tour. I enjoyed it and did not feel it was overpowered. More spin than Yonex Poly Tour 120 and almost as comfortable. I’m new to poly strings as of buying the Clash, previously my arm could only tolerate multis in my PK rackets.I used Hyper G 16L mains and Ashaway Monogut ZX Pro in the crosses. 52/53 lbs. Overall really good performance, power, and feel. However, I ordered the Volkl V-Square and will try it in one of my Clash 100's next week.
Are there others having arm problems with the Clash?
Those of you who have come to the clash from a similarly spec'ed frame, I'm curious if there is a consensus about tension relative to your set-up on your previous racquet. That is to say, if you were stringing 50 on your last frame, do you find you like the same tension on the clash or have you adjusted up or down?
Particularly I'm interested in experiences with the 98. My early impression is I'll want to go a few pounds higher in the clash.
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I have tried both 100 tour and 98 a lot recently with same string set-up (4G 1.25 at 47 lbs) and I play better tennis and win more points with the 100 tour. It´s a more effective racket then the 98. I play with a lot of spin and slice though and if you are more into hitting flat, the 98 will be a better option.
Not sure why you quoted my post but your reply had nothing to do with my questionI can see this racquet working well with people with a modern game "lots of spin"!!,, but for flat hitters "old school strokes", their is no way that 40-44lbs in a 100" racquet will work properly??!!??!!,, soo much power
ive tried this racquets with low and high tensions,, the few times ive tried it,,
for me, that racquet works well in the higher tensions with all poly!,, and being soo wide open, a thicker poly would work, imo
the 98" is a bit tighter, so 17g string imo would work
with this racquet, I would try your favorite tension, this will give you a better standard to judge the racquet itself
i like the fact that wilson did not write the suggested specs on these sticks,, it leaves that to the person stringing to try it at different ranges
ive gone into the low40s and into the mid50s
as long as you keep the mains/crosses close in tension, you should be ok, with racquet deformation,,
i feel this racquet would flex alot if you go crazy with the differences, more than 5lbs,, etc
imo, ime, most racquets and this one in perticular would work well staying within the 1-3lb difference..
on a 16/19 pattern, i prefer the 2lb range (example 54/52lbs, 55/53lbs,,,,).
Not sure why you quoted my post but your reply had nothing to do with my question
Not looking for general Clash tension advice, I'm asking specifically how guys who are coming to the clash 98 from an established frame/set-up may be adjusting (or not) that same set-up on the clash.
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