{"id":18109,"date":"2022-12-22T17:40:27","date_gmt":"2022-12-22T17:40:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toomanyrackets.com\/?p=18109"},"modified":"2023-11-02T14:47:31","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T14:47:31","slug":"wilson-clash-98-vs-babolat-pure-strike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toomanyrackets.com\/wilson-clash-98-vs-babolat-pure-strike\/","title":{"rendered":"Wilson Clash 98 vs Babolat Pure Strike"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The Wilson Clash 98<\/a> and Babolat Pure Strike<\/a> are popular options for players who are looking for a better mix of power and control than you get from rackets like the Clash 100<\/a> and the Pure Drive<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this article, I will look at the specs of both rackets to see how they compare to each other, so you can get a better idea as to which may suit your game better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Main Differences:<\/strong> The Clash 98<\/a> has a more head light balance (8 pts HL vs 4 pts HL<\/strong>), a slightly heavier strung weight (326g vs 323g<\/strong>), a lower frame stiffness rating (60 vs 66<\/strong>), a thicker beam width (24mm vs 21mm \/ 23mm \/ 21mm<\/strong>), and a less open string pattern (16 x 20 vs 18 x 20<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Similarities:<\/strong> Both rackets have the same head size (98in<\/strong>), racket length (27in<\/strong>), and, swing weight (327<\/strong>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n NB:<\/strong> For the below comparison I used the 16×19 version of the Pure Strike.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nRacket Specs Comparison – Clash 98 vs Pure Strike<\/h2>\n\n\n\n