The Wilson Clash 100 v3 is the standard model of the most comfortable racquet range we sell. It is a modern 100 square inch frame that bends more than any rival, so it is easy on the arm and easy to play with. This review tells you who it suits, how it compares with the Clash 100L, the Clash 100 Pro, the Ultra 100 and the Blade 100, and how we string it. You can see the Clash 100 v3 on our product page at any time, with today's price.
Facts at a glance
- Model: Wilson Clash 100 v3, 2025 model year.
- Price at Sturdy Racquets: $349.95.
- Unstrung weight 295 grams, strung weight about 312 grams, swing weight about 310.
- Head size 100 square inches, 16 by 19 string pattern, beam 24.5 millimetres, 4 points head light, stiffness about 60 RA, length 27 inches.
- Recommended tension 48 to 55 pounds, which is 22 to 25 kilograms.
- Best for intermediate players and improving beginners who want comfort, easy depth and a racquet that holds up against pace.
- Rated 4.8 out of 5 across 63 customer reviews on our site.
- Grip sizes and availability are on the product page. Stringing from $19.95 with the racquet, usually ready the next day.
The short answer
Buy the Clash 100 v3 if you want the most comfortable 100 square inch racquet on the market and you are an intermediate player, or a beginner who wants one racquet for years. It costs $349.95. It is softer than anything from Babolat or Yonex and it gives easy depth without a big swing. If you already hit very hard and want crisp feedback, the Blade 100 is the better Wilson for you.
Price $349.95. Grip sizes and availability are on the product page. Stringing from $19.95 when you buy the racquet from us, usually ready the next day.
See the Wilson Clash 100 v3 on our product pageWho it suits, and who should skip it
Good for you if
- You want comfort first. This is the softest frame we sell.
- You are an intermediate club player who wants easy depth and a forgiving sweet spot.
- You play against people who hit hard and want a frame that does not get pushed around. The 295 grams helps.
- You hit with topspin. The 16x19 pattern and the flexible frame make the ball dip.
- You have had elbow or shoulder pain with a stiffer racquet.
Skip it if
- You want crisp, direct feedback. The Clash feels soft by design; the Blade 100 is firmer.
- You hit very flat and very hard. The Clash 100 Pro with its 16x20 pattern is the better Clash.
- You want the lightest possible swing. The Clash 100L or 100UL are the lighter versions.
- You want a control racquet for competitive singles. Look at a 98 square inch frame instead.
How it plays
Comfort. We rate it 10 out of 10. The frame flexes more than any other modern racquet, which takes the sting out of every hit. This is the reason the Clash exists.
From the baseline. The ball sits on the strings a little longer and leaves with easy depth. The 100 square inch head is forgiving, and topspin comes easily.
Against pace. At 295 grams it holds its line better than the lighter Clash models. Very hard hitters may still want the 100 Pro.
Feel. Soft and muted. Players coming from a stiff frame notice the difference in the first ten minutes, and most of them like it.
Specifications
The whole Clash v3 family
Four adult Clash 100 models, differing mostly by weight. The standard 100 sits in the middle.
| 100UL | 100L | 100 | 100 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unstrung weight | 265 g | 280 g | 295 g | 305 g |
| Swing weight | about 295 | about 305 | about 310 | about 322 |
| Balance | 2 pts head light | 3 pts head light | 4 pts head light | 9 pts head light |
| String pattern | 16 x 19 | 16 x 19 | 16 x 19 | 16 x 20 |
| Our control rating | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8.5 |
| Rating on our site | 4.5 (22) | 4.9 (5) | 4.8 (63) | 4.6 (3) |
| Our price | $339.95 | $329.95 | $349.95 | $355.95 |
The 100L is the one to take if 295 grams feels like a lot, and we have a full Clash 100L review. The 100 Pro is for strong players who want more mass and a flatter ball. The standard Clash 100 is the right choice for most intermediate players.
Clash 100 or Ultra 100
Both are Wilson's 100 square inch racquets for club players, and they are built for different feelings. The Ultra 100 v5 is the power racquet. The Clash is the comfort racquet.
| Clash 100 v3 | Ultra 100 v5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unstrung weight | 295 g | 300 g |
| Stiffness | about 60 RA | about 72 RA |
| Beam | 24.5 mm | 24 mm / 26.5 mm / 24 mm (variable beam) |
| Our comfort rating | 10 | 7.8 |
| Our power rating | 8 | 9.0 |
| Our control rating | 8 | 7.0 |
| Rating on our site | 4.8 (63 reviews) | 4.6 (39 reviews) |
| Our price | $349.95 | $339.95 |
Choose the Clash for comfort and feel. Choose the Ultra 100 for a firmer, livelier ball. Our Ultra 100 v5 review covers that frame in detail.
Clash 100 or Blade 100
The Blade 100 v10 is the control-minded Wilson 100. It is firmer and more precise than the Clash.
| Clash 100 v3 | Blade 100 v10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unstrung weight | 295 g | 300 g |
| Stiffness | about 60 RA | about 62 RA |
| Beam | 24.5 mm | 22 mm |
| Swing weight | about 310 | about 320 |
| Our comfort rating | 10 | 8 |
| Our control rating | 8 | 9 |
| Our price | $349.95 | $399.99 |
If you want to feel exactly where the ball is going, buy the Blade 100; our Blade 100 v10 review has the detail. If you want the ball to feel easy and your arm to feel fresh, buy the Clash.
How we string it
On a frame this flexible the string matters more than usual. When you buy the racquet from us, stringing is added at the discounted prices below and it is usually ready the next day.
Most players and sore arms: Premium, $39.95 with the racquet. Tecnifibre Multifeel at 50 pounds, or a soft polyester such as Babolat RPM Team at 50 to 52 pounds.
Spin and control: Ultra Premium, $49.95 with the racquet. Solinco Hyper-G or Babolat RPM Blast at 50 to 52 pounds for a player whose swing has sped up.
Budget: Standard, $19.95 with the racquet. Wilson Sensation or Babolat Synthetic Gut at 50 pounds.
Your own string: $15.95 labour when you buy the racquet from us.
All four packages are explained on our racquet stringing page.
Try it before you buy
We have demo racquets at the Brooklyn shop, including Clash frames, so you can hit with one before you commit. See the demo racquets we have available, or come in and ask.
Questions players ask
Our verdict
The Clash 100 v3 is the racquet we recommend to more intermediate players than any other. It is comfortable, forgiving and steady enough against pace, and it costs $349.95. Buy it if comfort and easy play matter to you. Buy the Clash 100L if you want it lighter, or the Blade 100 if you want it firmer.
Price $349.95. Grip sizes and availability are on the product page. Stringing from $19.95 when you buy the racquet from us, usually ready the next day.
Buy the Wilson Clash 100 v3More on the whole range in our Wilson Clash series guide.
Sources: specifications are the manufacturer's published figures as listed on our product pages. Playability ratings, prices and stringing prices are Sturdy Racquets' own, correct on 13 October 2026. Availability changes daily and is shown on the product page. Customer ratings are collected on our site.
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