{"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

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Racket Specs Comparison – Clash 98 vs Pure Strike<\/h2>\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\n

Racket Specs:<\/th>Clash 98<\/th>Pure Strike 16×19<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Version:<\/strong><\/td>V2<\/td>3rd Gen<\/td><\/tr>
Design:<\/strong><\/td>\"Wilson<\/td>\"Babolat<\/td><\/tr>
Composition:<\/strong><\/td>Graphite<\/td>Graphite<\/td><\/tr>
Head Size (sq cm)<\/strong>:<\/td>632cm<\/td>632cm<\/td><\/tr>
Head Size (sq in)<\/strong>:<\/td>98in<\/td>98in<\/td><\/tr>
Length (cm)<\/strong>:<\/td>68.58cm<\/td>68.58cm<\/td><\/tr>
Length (in)<\/strong>:<\/td>27in<\/td>27in<\/td><\/tr>
String Pattern<\/strong>:<\/td>16 x 20<\/td>16 x 19<\/td><\/tr>
HL or HH<\/strong>1<\/sup>:<\/td>HL<\/td>HL<\/td><\/tr>
Strung Balance (cm)<\/strong>:<\/td>31.75cm<\/td>33cm<\/td><\/tr>
Strung Balance (pts)<\/strong>:<\/td>8 pts HL<\/td>4 pts HL<\/td><\/tr>
Strung Weight (grams)<\/strong>:<\/td>326g<\/td>323g<\/td><\/tr>
Strung Weight (ounces)<\/strong>:<\/td>11.5oz<\/td>11.4oz<\/td><\/tr>
Swing Weight<\/strong>:<\/td>327<\/td>327<\/td><\/tr>
Unstrung Weight (grams)<\/strong>:<\/td>310g<\/td>305g<\/td><\/tr>
Unstrung Weight (ounces)<\/strong>:<\/td>10.93oz<\/td>10.8oz<\/td><\/tr>
Frame Stiffness<\/strong>:<\/td>60<\/td>66<\/td><\/tr>
Beam Width (mm)<\/strong>:<\/td>24mm<\/td>21mm \/ 23mm \/ 21mm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

1<\/sup> Head Light or Head Heavy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head to Head<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Clash 98 wins in terms of power and arm friendliness, while the Pure Strike 98<\/a> wins in terms of control and spin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

H2H<\/th>Clash 98<\/th>PS 16×19<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Power<\/strong><\/td>\"Winner<\/td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr>
Control<\/strong><\/td>\u2013<\/td>\"Winner\"<\/td><\/tr>
Spin<\/strong><\/td>\u2013<\/td>\"Winner<\/td><\/tr>
Arm Friendliness<\/strong><\/td>\"Winner\"<\/td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Player Recommendations<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Clash 98 is ideal for intermediate to advanced players, while the PS 16×19 is best used by advanced players as it is less forgiving than the Clash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Player Level<\/th>Clash 98<\/th>PS 16×19<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Beginner<\/strong><\/td>\"No\"<\/td>\"No\"<\/td><\/tr>
Intermediate<\/strong><\/td>\"Yes\"<\/td>\"No\"<\/td><\/tr>
Advanced<\/strong><\/td>\"Yes\"<\/td>\"Yes\"<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Pro Player Endorsements<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Pure Strike<\/a> range of tennis rackets is endorsed by Dominic Thiem, Cameron Norrie<\/a>, and Alize Cornet, while the Clash 98<\/a> is not currently endorsed by any pro tennis player as it is targeted more at recreational players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where can you buy these rackets?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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

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