{"id":13472,"date":"2022-10-19T10:43:21","date_gmt":"2022-10-19T10:43:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toomanyrackets.com\/?p=13472"},"modified":"2023-11-01T17:00:16","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T17:00:16","slug":"wilson-clash-100-vs-blade-104","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toomanyrackets.com\/wilson-clash-100-vs-blade-104\/","title":{"rendered":"Wilson Clash 100 vs Blade 104"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Wilson Clash 100<\/a> and Wilson Blade 104<\/a> are two very different rackets with each racket having its own pros and cons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, I will compare the specifications of these rackets, to help you see which one may be best suited for your game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wilson Clash 100 vs Blade 104<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the comparison below I have used the V2 of the Wilson Clash 100<\/a> and the V8 of the Wilson Blade 104<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Racket Specs Comparison<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Main Differences: <\/strong>The Clash 100<\/strong> has a smaller head size (100in vs 104in<\/strong>), a higher strung weight (11.00oz vs 10.79oz<\/strong>), a lower swing weight (313 vs 317<\/strong>), a more head light balance (7pts HL vs 6pts HL<\/strong>), a lower frame stiffness rating (57 vs 60<\/strong>), and a thicker beam width (24.5mm vs 22.5mm<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specs:<\/th>100<\/th>104<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Version:<\/strong><\/td>V2<\/td>V8<\/td><\/tr>
Design:<\/strong><\/td>\"Wilson<\/td>\"Wilson<\/td><\/tr>
Head Size:<\/strong><\/td>100in<\/td>104in<\/td><\/tr>
Length:<\/strong><\/td>27in<\/td>27.5in<\/td><\/tr>
Strung Weight:<\/strong><\/td>312g (11.00oz)<\/td>306g (10.79oz)<\/td><\/tr>
Unstrung Weight:<\/strong><\/td>300g (10.58oz)<\/td>290g (10.23oz)<\/td><\/tr>
Swing weight:<\/strong><\/td>313<\/td>317<\/td><\/tr>
Balance:<\/strong><\/td>7 pts HL<\/td>6 pts HL<\/td><\/tr>
Stiffness Rating:<\/strong><\/td>57<\/td>60<\/td><\/tr>
Power:<\/strong><\/td>Low to Medium<\/td>Low to Medium<\/td><\/tr>
Player Level:<\/strong><\/td>Intermediate to Advanced<\/td>Intermediate to Advanced<\/td><\/tr>
Beam Width:<\/strong><\/td>24.5mm<\/td>22.5mm<\/td><\/tr>
Main Color:<\/strong><\/td>Red<\/td>Green<\/td><\/tr>
String Pattern:<\/strong><\/td>16 x19<\/td>16 x 19<\/td><\/tr>
Main Skips:<\/strong><\/td>7T,9T,7H,9H<\/td>7T,9T,8H<\/td><\/tr>
Grip Type:<\/strong><\/td>Wilson Pro Performance<\/td>Wilson Pro Performance<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Head Size<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Clash 100 (100in<\/strong>) has a mid-plus head size that is 4 inches smaller than the Blade 104’s oversized head size of 104in<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Length<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The 100 has a standard racket length of 27 inches<\/strong>, while the 104 has an extended racket length<\/a> of 27.5 inches<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strung Weight<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The strung weight of the 100 (312g\/11.00oz<\/strong>) is 6g heavier than the strung weight of the 104 (306g\/10.79oz<\/strong>), so the 100 will feel slightly heavier<\/a> to hold in your hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unstrung Weight<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Clash 100 has an unstrung weight of 300g (10.58oz)<\/strong>, while the Blade 104 has an unstrung weight of 290g (10.23oz<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swing Weight<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Clash 100<\/a> has a swing weight of 313g (11.04oz)<\/strong>, which is only 4g lighter than the Blade 104 (317g\/11.18oz<\/strong>) so you won’t feel much of a difference when swinging these two rackets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Balance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Clash 100<\/a> has a 7pts Head Light<\/strong> (HL) balance, while the Blade 104 has a 6pts HL<\/strong> balance, which helps with the maneuverability of these rackets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stiffness Rating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Clash 100 (57<\/strong>) has a slightly lower stiffness rating when compared with the Blade 104 (60<\/strong>) with both of these rackets being relatively comfortable to play with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power and Control<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

With its thicker beam width<\/a>, you definitely get more free power from the Clash 100 but in terms of control, the Blade 104 gives you more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recommended Player Level<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Both rackets are best suited to intermediate to advanced tennis players<\/strong> with the Clash 100 being more suitable to intermediate players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are a beginner then you will be better off going with a Wilson Blade 100<\/a> or a Yonex Ezone 100<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are an older player or if you struggle to get power on your shots then another good option for beginners is the Wilson Clash 108<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beam Width<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Clash 100 (24.5mm<\/strong>) has a thicker beam width when compared with the Blade 104 (22.5mm<\/strong>) so the Clash 100 will be more powerful but will have less control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

String Pattern<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Both rackets have a 16 x 19<\/strong> string pattern<\/a>, which is great for adding more spin to your shots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grip Type<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Both tennis rackets come with a Wilson Pro Performance Grip<\/strong> as standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head to Head<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Blade 104 is the better option in terms of control, with the Clash 100 being the better option in terms of power, spin, and arm friendliness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

H2H<\/th>100<\/th>104<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Power<\/strong><\/td>\"Winner<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
Control<\/strong><\/td>–<\/td>\"Winner\"<\/td><\/tr>
Spin<\/strong><\/td>\"Winner<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
Arm Friendliness<\/strong><\/td>\"Winner\"<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Player Recommendations<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Both rackets are best used by intermediate to advanced tennis players as they are relatively heavy frames that would not be suited to beginners<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Player Level<\/th>100<\/th>104<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Beginner<\/strong><\/td>\"No\"<\/td>\"No\"<\/td><\/tr>
Intermediate<\/strong><\/td>\"Yes\"<\/td>\"Yes\"<\/td><\/tr>
Advanced<\/strong><\/td>\"Yes\"<\/td>\"Yes\"<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Where can you buy these tennis rackets?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The rackets are for sale in most good online tennis shops and on the official Wilson<\/a> website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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