This article will look at the racket specs of the Babolat Pure Strike 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 Strike |
|---|---|---|
| Brand: | Wilson | Babolat |
| Model Number(s): | WR074011U(0-4) | N/A |
| Version: | V2 | 3rd Gen |
| Color(s): | Red Cherry | Coral and White |
Racket Specs
Below is a comparison of the technical specifications of the Wilson Clash 100 and Babolat Pure Strike, 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 bigger head size (100in vs 98in), a more head light balance (7pts HL vs 4pts HL), a lighter strung weight (312g vs 323g), a lower swing weight (313 vs 327), a lower stiffness rating (57 vs 66), and a thicker overall beam width (24.5mm vs 21mm / 23mm / 21mm).
| Racket Specs: | Clash 100 | Pure Strike | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composition: | Graphite | Graphite | – |
| Head Size (sq cm) | 645 | 632 | 2% |
| Head Size (sq in) | 100 | 98 | 2% |
| 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 | 33.02 | 3% |
| Strung Balance (pts) | 7 | 4 | 43% |
| Strung Weight (grams) | 312 | 323 | 4% |
| Strung Weight (ounces) | 11.0 | 11.4 | 4% |
| Swing Weight | 313 | 327 | 4% |
| Unstrung balance (cm) | 31 | 32 | 3% |
| Unstrung balance (pts) | 10 | 7 | 30% |
| Unstrung Weight (grams) | 295 | 305 | 3% |
| Unstrung Weight (ounces) | 10.41 | 10.80 | 4% |
| Frame Stiffness | 57 | 66 | 16% |
| Beam Width (mm) | 24.5 | 21 / 23 / 21 | 6-12% |
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 | PS 16 x 19 |
|---|---|---|
| Pros: | Powerful frame, good arm comfort, and manageable weight | Good mix of control, power, and spin, is maneuverable at the net, and has a generous sweet spot. |
| Cons: | Advanced players will find the racket does not have enough control | Relatively high stiffness rating, not great on slices. |
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 | PS 16 x 19 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | PS 16 x 19 |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner |  |  |
| Intermediate | | |
| Advanced | | |
Pro Player Endorsements
The Pure Strike is endorsed by Cameron Norrie and Alize Cornet, while the Clash 100 is not currently endorsed by any pro tennis player.
Where can you buy these tennis rackets?
The rackets are for sale in most good online tennis shops and from the official Wilson and Babolat websites.