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.
General Info
Below is some general information on these rackets including their brand, model numbers, version, and colors.
| General info | Clash 100 | Pure Aero |
|---|---|---|
| Brand: | Wilson | Babolat |
| Model Number(s): | WR074011U(0-4) | N/A |
| Version: | V2 | 2023 |
| Color(s): | Red Cherry | Black 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 100 | Pure Aero | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composition: | Graphite | Graphite | – |
| Head Size (sq cm) | 645 | 645 | 0% |
| Head Size (sq in) | 100 | 100 | 0% |
| Length (cm) | 68.58 | 68.58 | 0% |
| Length (in) | 27 | 27 | 0% |
| String Pattern | 16 x 19 | 16 x 19 | – |
| HL or HH1 | HL | HL | – |
| Strung Balance (cm) | 31.98 | 32.99 | 3% |
| Strung Balance (pts) | 7 | 4 | 43% |
| Strung Weight (grams) | 312 | 318 | 2% |
| Strung Weight (ounces) | 11.0 | 11.2 | 2% |
| Swing Weight | 313 | 322 | 3% |
| Unstrung balance (cm) | 31 | 32 | 3% |
| Unstrung balance (pts) | 10 | 7 | 30% |
| Unstrung Weight (grams) | 295 | 300 | 2% |
| Unstrung Weight (ounces) | 10.41 | 10.58 | 3% |
| Frame Stiffness | 57 | 65 | 14% |
| Beam Width (mm) | 24.5 / 24.5 / 24.5 | 23 / 26 / 23 | 5% |
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 100 | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Pros: | Powerful frame, good arm comfort, and manageable weight | Nice Design, Good Spin, and maneuverability |
| Cons: | Advanced players will find the racket does not have enough control | Beginner 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.
| H2H | Clash 100 | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Power |  | – |
| Control | – |  |
| Spin | – | |
| Arm Friendliness | | – |
Player Recommendations
Below are our recommendations for recreational players at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
| Player Level | Clash 100 | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner |  |  |
| Intermediate | | |
| Advanced | | |
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.