Wilson Clash 100 vs Babolat Pure Aero

This article will look at the racket specs of the Babolat Pure Aero and Wilson Clash 100 to see how these two tennis rackets compare to each other.

Wilson Clash 100 vs Babolat Pure Aero

General Info

Below is some general information on these rackets including their brand, model numbers, version, and colors.

General infoClash 100Pure Aero
Brand:WilsonBabolat
Model Number(s):WR074011U(0-4)N/A
Version:V22023
Color(s):Red CherryBlack and Yellow

Racket Specs Comparison

Below is a comparison of the technical specifications of the Wilson Clash 100 and Babolat Pure Aero, which you can use to get a better idea as to which may be a better suit for your game.

Main Differences: The Clash 100 has a more head light balance (7pts HL vs 4pts HL), a slightly lower strung weight (11.0oz vs 11.2oz), a lower swing weight (313 vs 322), a lower frame stiffness rating (57 vs 65), and a thicker overall beam width (24.5mm / 24.5mm / 24.5mm vs 23mm / 26mm / 23mm).

Racket Specs:Clash 100Pure Aero% Difference
Composition:GraphiteGraphite
Head Size (sq cm)6456450%
Head Size (sq in)1001000%
Length (cm)68.5868.580%
Length (in)27270%
String Pattern16 x 1916 x 19
HL or HH1HLHL
Strung Balance (cm)31.9832.993%
Strung Balance (pts)7443%
Strung Weight (grams)3123182%
Strung Weight (ounces)11.011.22%
Swing Weight3133223%
Unstrung balance (cm)31323%
Unstrung balance (pts)10  730%
Unstrung Weight (grams)2953002%
Unstrung Weight (ounces)10.4110.583%
Frame Stiffness576514%
Beam Width (mm)24.5 / 24.5 / 24.523 / 26 / 235%

1 Head Light or Head Heavy

Pros and Cons

Below are what I think are the main pros and cons of these two tennis rackets.

Racket:Clash 100PA
Pros:Powerful frame, good arm comfort, and manageable weightNice Design, Good Spin, and maneuverability
Cons:Advanced players will find the racket does not have enough controlBeginner to intermediate players may find the racket too low powered

Head to Head

Below are my recommendations in terms of which racket is better in terms of Power, Control, Spin, and Arm Friendliness.

H2HClash 100PA
PowerWinner Grey
ControlWinner
SpinWinner Grey
Arm FriendlinessWinner

Player Recommendations

Below are our recommendations for recreational players at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.

Player LevelClash 100PA
BeginnerYesNo
IntermediateYesYes
AdvancedNoYes

Pro Player Endorsements

The Pure Aero is endorsed by the following tennis players: Felix Auger-Aliassime, Holger Rune, Danielle Collins, and Leylah Fernandez, while the Clash 100 is not currently endorsed by any pro tennis player.

Where can you buy these rackets?

The rackets are for sale in most good online tennis shops and through the Babolat and Wilson websites.