The Babolat Pure Strike 16 x19 and the Wilson Clash 100 Pro are both good options for advanced recreational players who want a racket that offers good power and spin.
In this article, I will look at the specs of both rackets to see how they compare to each other.
Racket Specs Comparison – Clash vs Pure Strike
NB: For the comparison below I have used the 3rd generation of the Pure Strike and the V2 of the Clash 100 Pro.
Main Differences: The Clash 100 Pro has a bigger head size (100in vs 98in), a more head light balance (12pts HL vs 7pts HL), a lower stiffness rating (59 vs 66), a thicker beam width (24.5mm vs 23mm), and an extra cross string (16×20 vs 16×19).
Similarities: Both rackets have a 27in racket length, a very similar strung (326g (11.50oz) vs 327g (11.54oz)), and swing weights (325g (11.46oz) vs 327g (11.54oz)).
| Pure Strike | vs | Clash 100 |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Generation | Version: | V2 |
 | Design: |  |
| 98in | Head Size: | 100in |
| 27in | Racket Length: | 27in |
| 323g (11.39oz) | Strung Weight: | 326g (11.50oz) |
| 300g (10.58oz) | Unstrung Weight: | 310g (10.93oz) |
| 327 | Swing weight: | 325 |
| 7pts HL | Balance Point: | 12pts HL |
| 66 | Frame Stiffness: | 59 |
| Low to Medium | Power: | Low to Medium |
| Intermediate to Advanced | Player Level: | Intermediate to Advanced |
| 21mm/23mm/21mm | Beam Width: | 24.5mm/24.5mm/24.5mm |
| Coral and White | Main Color: | Red Cherry |
| 16 x 19 | String Pattern: | 16 x 20 |
| 8T,8H | Main Skips: | 7T,9T,7H,9H |
| Syntec Team | Grip Type: | Pro Performance |
Head to Head
The Clash 100 is slightly better in terms of power and arm friendliness*, with the Pure Strike (or “PS”) winning in terms of control and spin.
| H2H | PS | Clash 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | – |  |
| Control |  | – |
| Spin | | – |
| Arm Friendliness | – | |
Player Recommendations
Both rackets are best suited to intermediate to advanced tennis players as they both offer good levels of spin and control.
| Player Level | PS | Clash 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner |  | |
| Intermediate |  | |
| Advanced | | |
Pro Player Endorsements
The Pure Strike 16×19 is currently endorsed by Cameron Norrie and Alize Cornet, while the Clash 100 Pro is not currently endorsed by any pro players as it is aimed more at recreational players.
Where can you buy these rackets online?
The rackets are available to buy on most good online tennis ships and through the official Babolat and Wilson websites.