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Wilson Clash V3 100 Pro 16x20
post your pics, thoughts, questions, setup ideas!
LINK to TW
I realize the influencers seemed to enjoy this offering, but folks here didn't.
I do suggest a demo for anyone curious about a comfy frame that has a nice balance of control and power, and excellent stability.
I just purchased a 2nd frame, so I figured I would get a dedicated thread going for the V3 Pro before I switch to something else, because "holic gonna holic".
But in all seriousness. I have been behaving for the past 7 months which is why I haven't been posting much.
What was I playing with before the Clash 100 v3 pro?
I started playing with the Extreme Pro 2024, at launch and have been maining with that ever since, back in July 2024.
I really enjoyed this frame from my first hit b/c: it is super stable stock, excellent at net.
It serves bombs. I can generate good power on my 2hbh. It agrees with my forehand.
Good to Great directional control.
It really is a very well rounded update from Head.
The clear grommets, for some reason, stand out to me. They feel more flexible and rubbery?
Perhaps this lends to the frame more plush feeling, than the previous gen (tour)?
Anyhow, the stick feels comfy enough for my arm, which doesn't agree with former gen, or radical mp (for example).
Fast forward to December 2024. My first "getting old" injury.
Calcific Tendonitis (calcium deposit on rotator cuff).
Had it removed with ultrasound guided needle. Took two months off (doc only recommended one month).
I said to myself. Man, I really enjoyed the Clash 98 v1 back in the day, for a hot minute.
I wonder what the v3 Pro is like, and if it makes sense to move from the Extreme Pro (which seems ok),
but who knows. maybe the super flexible Clash makes more sense, coming off this injury.
I used the Clash 100 Tour/Pro v1 for a few weeks several years back, then transitioned to the 98 quickly.
I then moved on to several other frames over the next several years. And did try the v2 98 as well (didn't have the same magic).
The 2025 Pro model has been tweaked to be slightly more "pro" as it's now a 16x20. however, it's a 100, so let's see how it plays.
I purchased a new Clash 100 Pro V3 without even demoing it. Strung her up with Pure Rush 18g 51/49 lbs.
This is my reference string and tension. Although with yy frames, I go 51/48.
Upper 4.0 level doubles, very fast paced action, heavy hitters.
The Clash felt great at first hit. It reminds me a bit, of the 98 v1. But it's different for sure. And how does it compare with the Extreme Pro?
1. super stable, stock. requires no weight for me. great at net/overheads
2. serving bigger bombs than with the Extreme Pro, which was already great.
in my first set played with this frame, I got every single one of my first serves in, which is uncanny for me.
3. my 2hbh likes the frame. it's in the top 5 sticks for me, in this dept. definitely works for this wing, which is tricky for me.
4. forehand is great! this is my primary weapon. this stick has a low launch angle IMO. which works for me.
but when you put shape on the ball intentionally, I will tell you, it has tricky spin. balls are landing in, that seem to puzzle players on the baseline.
this is considered a control frame, the pro (I feel), but yes there is ample power.
you do need to harness it a bit, with somewhat of a modern swing.
you don't need to be super spin orientated, but you can't be a completely flat hitter either.
somewhere in between (or closer to rafa) and you'll be ok.
there is a lot more zing on my ball with this frame, when compared with the Extreme Pro.
the ball explodes off the frame.
5. directional control. somehow, I feel as if it is even better than the 98 Extreme Pro.
I was placing groundies and volleys exactly where I wanted, in my 2nd match with this frame.
6. comfort is obviously great, with it's 57 RA. My arm really doesn't feel as if I played, after playing two hours. Legs, another story.
7. the sweet spot is like a traditional 100, but even better. and the few off center shots you'll hit? they won't be jarring at all.
spec notes: I only have the one frame thus far, and it came from the lottery system
my 2nd frame is in a box on a truck right now.
frame #1:
11.11oz (315gr) / 32 cm with frame card and grip sleeve cover
10.76 (305) / 31 5/8 with only grip sleeve cover
10.65 (301.9) / 31 1/2 stock weight and balance (slightly under spec)
10.90 (309) / 31 with overgrip
11.50 (326) / 32 strung 18g poly (pure rush)
TW spec says this is a 305 gram stick, 323 strung, 32 cm balance,
Wilson spec says this is a 303 gram stick, link so mine is a gram shy
Wilson suggests 320 strung weight, mine is 319.
TW suggests 327 swing weight, it feels around 325-326 to me, will test asap.
It's sort of a beefy frame for me, at 24.5, when I look at it.
But it's constant, beam width, helps I guess.
When I'm holding it, it does feel like a 100, it feels a little bit more lumbering, than my old 98 Extreme.
But is it in my head?
Probably. It swings fast, and when you're playing, it doesn't feel lumbering.
My Extreme Pro 2024 is:
11.60 (328.9) 32.10 with overgrip and 18g pure rush
11.50 (326) 32 with overgrip and 18g pure rush - my Clash 100 v3 pro
they are quite close.
So while it's a 100 and has a 24.5 beam, you don't expect it to play like this, but boy it does!
this may sound crazy, but in a way, it does feel as if I'm hitting with a 98 that has a generous sweet spot.
how so? b/c I have an uncanny feeling and confidence that I can hit a cone with this frame. I am really hitting my spots and playing winning tennis.
I would say, it feels like a more controllable Pure Aero with regard to serving bombs, spin, and pop.
But with more precision, and suitcases of more comfort.
Wilson Clash V3 100 Pro 16x20
post your pics, thoughts, questions, setup ideas!
LINK to TW
I realize the influencers seemed to enjoy this offering, but folks here didn't.
I do suggest a demo for anyone curious about a comfy frame that has a nice balance of control and power, and excellent stability.
I just purchased a 2nd frame, so I figured I would get a dedicated thread going for the V3 Pro before I switch to something else, because "holic gonna holic".
But in all seriousness. I have been behaving for the past 7 months which is why I haven't been posting much.
What was I playing with before the Clash 100 v3 pro?
I started playing with the Extreme Pro 2024, at launch and have been maining with that ever since, back in July 2024.
I really enjoyed this frame from my first hit b/c: it is super stable stock, excellent at net.
It serves bombs. I can generate good power on my 2hbh. It agrees with my forehand.
Good to Great directional control.
It really is a very well rounded update from Head.
The clear grommets, for some reason, stand out to me. They feel more flexible and rubbery?
Perhaps this lends to the frame more plush feeling, than the previous gen (tour)?
Anyhow, the stick feels comfy enough for my arm, which doesn't agree with former gen, or radical mp (for example).
Fast forward to December 2024. My first "getting old" injury.
Calcific Tendonitis (calcium deposit on rotator cuff).
Had it removed with ultrasound guided needle. Took two months off (doc only recommended one month).
I said to myself. Man, I really enjoyed the Clash 98 v1 back in the day, for a hot minute.
I wonder what the v3 Pro is like, and if it makes sense to move from the Extreme Pro (which seems ok),
but who knows. maybe the super flexible Clash makes more sense, coming off this injury.
I used the Clash 100 Tour/Pro v1 for a few weeks several years back, then transitioned to the 98 quickly.
I then moved on to several other frames over the next several years. And did try the v2 98 as well (didn't have the same magic).
The 2025 Pro model has been tweaked to be slightly more "pro" as it's now a 16x20. however, it's a 100, so let's see how it plays.
I purchased a new Clash 100 Pro V3 without even demoing it. Strung her up with Pure Rush 18g 51/49 lbs.
This is my reference string and tension. Although with yy frames, I go 51/48.
Upper 4.0 level doubles, very fast paced action, heavy hitters.
The Clash felt great at first hit. It reminds me a bit, of the 98 v1. But it's different for sure. And how does it compare with the Extreme Pro?
1. super stable, stock. requires no weight for me. great at net/overheads
2. serving bigger bombs than with the Extreme Pro, which was already great.
in my first set played with this frame, I got every single one of my first serves in, which is uncanny for me.
3. my 2hbh likes the frame. it's in the top 5 sticks for me, in this dept. definitely works for this wing, which is tricky for me.
4. forehand is great! this is my primary weapon. this stick has a low launch angle IMO. which works for me.
but when you put shape on the ball intentionally, I will tell you, it has tricky spin. balls are landing in, that seem to puzzle players on the baseline.
this is considered a control frame, the pro (I feel), but yes there is ample power.
you do need to harness it a bit, with somewhat of a modern swing.
you don't need to be super spin orientated, but you can't be a completely flat hitter either.
somewhere in between (or closer to rafa) and you'll be ok.
there is a lot more zing on my ball with this frame, when compared with the Extreme Pro.
the ball explodes off the frame.
5. directional control. somehow, I feel as if it is even better than the 98 Extreme Pro.
I was placing groundies and volleys exactly where I wanted, in my 2nd match with this frame.
6. comfort is obviously great, with it's 57 RA. My arm really doesn't feel as if I played, after playing two hours. Legs, another story.
7. the sweet spot is like a traditional 100, but even better. and the few off center shots you'll hit? they won't be jarring at all.
spec notes: I only have the one frame thus far, and it came from the lottery system
my 2nd frame is in a box on a truck right now.
frame #1:
11.11oz (315gr) / 32 cm with frame card and grip sleeve cover
10.76 (305) / 31 5/8 with only grip sleeve cover
10.65 (301.9) / 31 1/2 stock weight and balance (slightly under spec)
10.90 (309) / 31 with overgrip
11.50 (326) / 32 strung 18g poly (pure rush)
TW spec says this is a 305 gram stick, 323 strung, 32 cm balance,
Wilson spec says this is a 303 gram stick, link so mine is a gram shy
Wilson suggests 320 strung weight, mine is 319.
TW suggests 327 swing weight, it feels around 325-326 to me, will test asap.
It's sort of a beefy frame for me, at 24.5, when I look at it.
But it's constant, beam width, helps I guess.
When I'm holding it, it does feel like a 100, it feels a little bit more lumbering, than my old 98 Extreme.
But is it in my head?
Probably. It swings fast, and when you're playing, it doesn't feel lumbering.
My Extreme Pro 2024 is:
11.60 (328.9) 32.10 with overgrip and 18g pure rush
11.50 (326) 32 with overgrip and 18g pure rush - my Clash 100 v3 pro
they are quite close.
So while it's a 100 and has a 24.5 beam, you don't expect it to play like this, but boy it does!
this may sound crazy, but in a way, it does feel as if I'm hitting with a 98 that has a generous sweet spot.
how so? b/c I have an uncanny feeling and confidence that I can hit a cone with this frame. I am really hitting my spots and playing winning tennis.
I would say, it feels like a more controllable Pure Aero with regard to serving bombs, spin, and pop.
But with more precision, and suitcases of more comfort.
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