Wilson’s Blade 98 and Clash 100 are two of their most popular selling rackets and in this article, I will look at their specs to see how they compare.
Racket Specs Comparison – Clash 100 vs Blade 98
Below is a comparison of the technical specifications of the Clash 100 V2 and Blade 98 V8 (16 x19), which you can use to better understand which may be a better suit for your game.
Main Differences: The Blade 98 has a smaller head size (98in vs 100in), a less head light balance (4 pts HL vs 7 pts HL), a heavier strung weight (321g vs 312g), a higher frame stiffness rating (60 vs 57), and a thinner beam width (21mm vs 24.5mm).
Similarities: Both rackets have the same length (27in) and string pattern (16 x 19).
| Technical Specs: | Clash 100 | Blade 98 |
|---|---|---|
| Version | V2 | V8 |
| Design |  |  |
| Composition | Graphite | Braided Graphite |
| Head Size (sq cm) | 645cm | 632cm |
| Head Size (sq in) | 100in | 98in |
| Length (cm) | 68.58cm | 68.58cm |
| Length (in) | 27in | 27in |
| String Pattern | 16 x 19 | 16 x 19 |
| HL or HH1 | HL | HL |
| Strung Balance (cm) | 31.98cm | 32.64cm |
| Strung Balance (pts) | 7 pts HL | 4 pts HL |
| Strung Weight (grams) | 312g | 321g |
| Strung Weight (ounces) | 10.90oz | 11.32oz |
| Unstrung balance (cm) | 31cm | 32cm |
| Unstrung balance (pts) | 10 pts HL | 7 pts HL |
| Unstrung Weight (grams) | 295g | 305g |
| Unstrung Weight (ounces) | 10.41oz | 10.76oz |
| Frame Stiffness | 57 RA | 60 RA |
| Beam Width (mm) | 24.5mm | 21.0mm |
1 Head Light or Head Heavy
Pros and Cons
The Blade 98 offers tons of control and is a great racket to hit slices and volleys with but beginner to intermediate players will find it a heavy and low-powered frame to play with.
The Clash 100 is the polar opposite of the Blade as it offers tons of easy power and is very comfortable to play with as it has a very manageable weight and a low frame stiffness rating.
However, the Clash 100 will not suit more advanced players as doesn’t offer much in terms of control.
Head to Head
If you want a racket that offers good power and spin while still being comfortable to play with then go with the Clash 100, but if you want something with a little more control, then go with the Blade 98.
| H2H | Clash 100 | Blade 98 |
|---|---|---|
| Power |  | – |
| Control | – |  |
| Spin | | – |
| Comfort | | – |
Player Recommendations
The Clash 100 is best used by beginner to intermediate players, while the Blade 98 is only suitable for advanced players as it is a very low powered racket, that has a relatively small sweet spot.
| Player Level | Clash 100 | Blade 98 |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner |  |  |
| Intermediate | | |
| Advanced | | |
Pro Player Endorsements
The Blade 98 is endorsed by a number of tennis players including Alex de Minaur, Emma Raducana, Elina Svitolina, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Pablo Carreno Busta, David Goffin, Karen Khachanov, Paul Badosa, Sebastian Korda, Tommy Paul, Lorenzo Sonego, Aryna Sabalenka, Madison Keys, Shelby Rogers, while no pro tennis player currently endorses the Clash 100.
Where can you buy these rackets?
The rackets are for sale in most good online tennis shops and from the official Wilson website.