- Price: $259
- Head Size: 100 sq. in.
- Length: 27 in.
- Weight: 11.3 oz.
- Balance: 7 pts. HL
- Swingweight: 325
- RA Rating: 57
- Beam Width: 24.5 mm
- String Pattern: 16×20
What’s New
Wilson adjusted the mass on the Clash 100 Pro. The static weight has dropped from 310g to 305g, but the swing weight is higher. The combination is designed to make the racquet even more forgiving. SI3D technology enhances the lateral, horizontal and torsional bending in the racquet’s shaft and throat. The Hit Stabilizer places more mass at the 3 and 9 o’clock positions of the hoop for greater stability. And the Click and Go bumper and grommet system simplifies the replacement of those parts of the frame.
What Works
Even though this heaviest of the Clash line carries the “Pro” label, don’t let that fool you—it’s a snap to use. It produces effortless pace, spin and depth from nothing more than a third-gear swing. The sweet spot is so voluminous there’s practically no such thing as an off-center hit, and on those rare occasions there’s still some extra help to bail out the shot.
The secret sauce of the franchise when compared to many of the competing forgiving power-brokers available is it brings all these assets to the court without being overly stiff. Or stiff in slightest. Rather than a backboard response, the racquet is designed to slingshot the ball off the string bed with a cuddly, arm-friendly response. Its bending profile allows it to flex at unique angles, resulting is an exceedingly soft frame that seems to know when it needs to stiffen up to provide more stability and power.
Where the Pro could potentially live up to its name is its greater demands in handling versus the 10-gram lighter and quicker Clash 100. It’s 5 grams lighter than the v2 model it replaces, but has a higher, upper 320s swingweight. Throw in a rather chunky beam and some effort is required to swing it effectively. It’s most noticeable on shots where you need to generate your own pace, like the serve.
