Who thinks the Wilson Clash series ?
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I played with WILSON FOREVER . I am just disappointed in the performance of these new racquets. These clash series racquets are really unstable and lack plow
graycrait
Legend
Nice racket for an older player who grew up on wood rackets and needs something forgiving to the joints. yet someone who swings through the ball completely. I've hit with a Clash 100 twice. I won't buy one because it is not 28" Long and has no throat brace (like a POG) but I suspect many conventional enthusiasts will like it.
TennisHound
Legend
You can get the same technology from the Wilson BLX Bold. It’s gonna be hard to find the RA for the Bold, but it plays very very similar to the Clash.
tigonian02
New User
I wasn’t a fan. I tried the 100 regular and tour versions and both just weren’t for me. I have a hitting partner that really gelled with it though
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I think the 100 tour and the 98 are not to light. What is to light? For 95% of tennis club players it's not to light. For the better/high level players there is also a 97RFA.
The ultra tour is also platform racket. Weighs even less than the Clash Tour.
When something is not for you it does not mean it's trash.....
The ultra tour is also platform racket. Weighs even less than the Clash Tour.
When something is not for you it does not mean it's trash.....
RF 97 is nice but is quite stiff.IMO.
Dartagnan64
G.O.A.T.
TBH I'm still convinced these are 3.0-3.5 lady racquets. They are arm friendly Pure Drives. I've seen a fair number of women picking them up and gelling with them immediately. I'm sure good men could play with them as well, but I'm not sure they offer as much to men who may struggle with the launch angle and control.
TennisHound
Legend
The problem with adding weight to a very flexible frame, like this, is that it becomes floppy.
time_fly
Hall of Fame
And nobody beyond 3.0 ladies plays the Pure Drive, right?
Actually. I like the 98. Feels pretty good to me. Launch angle is a little higher than I am used to, but no so crazy that I won't be able to adjust. Definitely has a plush feel to me, especially on volleys. Control is about where I expected to be. Not like an 18 x 20, but pretty good for a 16 x 19. I think it helps that the 98 is denser than the 100 right in the center. I will say it definitely feels good on the arm, and I have never really had any tennis elbow problems with stiffer racquets.
For reference I was a pretty good high school player that has always hit with Prestige. Took 15 years off from tennis after high school and picked it back up a year ago at age 33 1/2. I would fit in the low 4.0 level of play.
For reference I was a pretty good high school player that has always hit with Prestige. Took 15 years off from tennis after high school and picked it back up a year ago at age 33 1/2. I would fit in the low 4.0 level of play.
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1HBHfanatic
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some people don't like playing with racquets that the pros don't advertise!!
I wonder how many more people would play with the clash if they saw RF using it??!!
I wonder how many more people would play with the clash if they saw RF using it??!!
hoodjem
G.O.A.T.
Harry_Wild
G.O.A.T.
I call it the Wilson “Cash” racquet!
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CosmosMpower
Hall of Fame
Tried one, wasn't impressed. It wasn't bad but it didn't deliver anything special, the feel was no softer than any low 60's RA player frames I've used before (Ultra Tour, TC95 63 etc)
toby55555
Hall of Fame
Be a paint job for sure!
1HBHfanatic
Legend
they always are,,
but yet people still think they can play like that pro holding the racquet; which they just picked up of the shelf/store..
the Wilson.ps.RF racquet tought me that lesson, way too heavy for most low level players,, but yet they still try..
ive actually come across one, that said im not playing with it because no pros are using/switching to it...
the reason youll see this at the club level "a lot", is because this racquet appeals/fits many different level players
and now with the 98 and the 108 out, youll see it a lot more; specially after the hype goes down and the price drops to normal levels
Dartagnan64
G.O.A.T.
No but the PD was and is ubiquitous in the ladies 3.0-3.5 crowd. Like every second racquet.
Good players can play with any stick. Bad players tend to play best with easy mode sticks and the PD and Clash kind of fit that mold.
toby55555
Hall of Fame
I put mine up for sale but as there doesn’t seem to be any interest I may keep them for social doubles as they are great for serving and volleying and the most arm friendly I have ever played with. However I haven’t found a string set up that would allow me to play competitive singles or higher level doubles with any confidence. They only work for me if I play full out attacking top spin shots and time the shot perfectly, anything else could go anywhere.
Still on the lookout for a controllable racket to give me a bit more pop than my PK Q5 (315) which is comfortable but feels dead.
Still on the lookout for a controllable racket to give me a bit more pop than my PK Q5 (315) which is comfortable but feels dead.
nvr2old
Hall of Fame
Had a hit with my buddies Clash again last week. Had hit with it when he demoed one earlier and didn’t like it. Was rusty from not playing at the time. This time liked it more but still was a bit vague in terms of feel and connectedness with shots. Also found too much free power and couldn’t swing out on shots. One thing it was good at was wrist flicking bail outs and rescue type shots. Problem with that though is it rewards and even encourages bad mechanics sometimes. Was playing it opposite my Rf97 and weighted up ps97 and they just feel so much more solid and crisp and controlled. Afraid I’m not a “Clash cow” now although would like to hit the 98 if possible.
bertrevert
Legend
Added lead weight at top of grip to mine and helped with stability and plow.
Liking the fact that I can play fb of poly (Cyclone, black code) for the first time in .... decades!
Liking the fact that I can play fb of poly (Cyclone, black code) for the first time in .... decades!
Maybe try deadest poly you can find? Think Michelle and Chris like using dead poly in their racquet.
1HBHfanatic
Legend
I think they are.. head.gravity is a new line, thats more flexible and comes in 18/20 and/or 16/20
also wilson is releasing the wilson.blades soon!!, which ive read are more flexible than past models
1HBHfanatic
Legend
agree with using polys,, thicker or higher tension would work for me
16g Wilson revolve.spin @ 57/55 would be what I would try..
i liked the intial feel of using luxilon.smart in the 40s, at first,, but then I needed more control
toby55555
Hall of Fame
I've been using Volkl Cyclone Tour as it is comfortable on the arm but maybe too lively? Any suggestions for a dead but soft poly?
Maybe Yonex Poly tour?
kimguroo
Legend
I tried briefly. It’s not a bad racket for some but not for me.
Flexible and decent power is nice but I was having unpredictable shots.
I felt I was having exact same swing but sometimes, balls went long or short. Similar to control too. It can be from my inconsistency but I don’t have those issues with my rackets.
people might think that clash is all about just flexible and powerful but the most unique feature is free flex technology in my opinion. Wilson does not give detail information or explain well. I read and saw Wilson promotional video but not quite understand. what actually benefit for tennis except “bending” Also when racket is bending, how quickly restore....
When racket is bending, level of bending will be exactly same?? If racket does not bend same level, can this action cause unpredictable shots? There are some questions should be answered for free flex technology.......
Flexible and decent power is nice but I was having unpredictable shots.
I felt I was having exact same swing but sometimes, balls went long or short. Similar to control too. It can be from my inconsistency but I don’t have those issues with my rackets.
people might think that clash is all about just flexible and powerful but the most unique feature is free flex technology in my opinion. Wilson does not give detail information or explain well. I read and saw Wilson promotional video but not quite understand. what actually benefit for tennis except “bending” Also when racket is bending, how quickly restore....
When racket is bending, level of bending will be exactly same?? If racket does not bend same level, can this action cause unpredictable shots? There are some questions should be answered for free flex technology.......
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Considering bad players like Fognini, Pliskova, Anisimova, Goerges, Kenin, Muguruza and many Top D1 men play with PD, I can't imagine how much better you are since you use a 93" racket.
RedBeard
Rookie
After hitting with the clash 100 for 2 months as my primary racquet and now adding the 98 to the mix, I’d offer the following thoughts:
1. I’ve never hit with a racquet series where the power difference is so pronounced between full gut and fully poly.
2. I can see why so many gut and multi users like it so much...you get the power of an OS with the maneuverability of a mid plus.
3. I can get more control by stringing the clashes with polys at higher tensions (55+ lbs). You will still need to add a good amount of spin to keep the ball in and you may only get a few hours before the strings break, but it works well for me (mid level 4.0). I absolutely could not get enough control at the lower tensions Wilson recommends.
4. You get used to the “noodle-y” feel and after a while don’t even notice it.
5. Although many of the early YouTube reviewers have found the 98 unstable at net, I find it more stable and precise at net than the clash 100. But again, I think the higher than most poly tension helps.
1. I’ve never hit with a racquet series where the power difference is so pronounced between full gut and fully poly.
2. I can see why so many gut and multi users like it so much...you get the power of an OS with the maneuverability of a mid plus.
3. I can get more control by stringing the clashes with polys at higher tensions (55+ lbs). You will still need to add a good amount of spin to keep the ball in and you may only get a few hours before the strings break, but it works well for me (mid level 4.0). I absolutely could not get enough control at the lower tensions Wilson recommends.
4. You get used to the “noodle-y” feel and after a while don’t even notice it.
5. Although many of the early YouTube reviewers have found the 98 unstable at net, I find it more stable and precise at net than the clash 100. But again, I think the higher than most poly tension helps.
Dartagnan64
G.O.A.T.
Clearly not getting my point.
And I use 93”, 100” and 107” frames. I play for fun and feel. Irrelevant to the point that the PD and Clash are easy power sticks.
TennisHound
Legend
Good points
