The Wilson Clash 100L v3 is the lighter version of the Clash 100, the most comfortable racquet in the Wilson range. It is the frame we hand to players who want a modern 100 square inch racquet that is easy on the arm and easy to swing. This review tells you who it suits, how it compares with the Clash 100, the Clash 100UL and the Clash 100 Pro, and how we string it. You can see the Clash 100L v3 on our product page at any time, with today's price.
Facts at a glance
- Model: Wilson Clash 100L v3, 2025 model year.
- Price at Sturdy Racquets: $329.95, sold unstrung.
- Unstrung weight 280 grams, strung weight about 296 grams, swing weight about 305.
- Head size 100 square inches, 16 by 19 string pattern, beam about 24.5 millimetres, 3 points head light, stiffness about 60 RA, length 27 inches.
- Recommended tension 48 to 55 pounds, which is 22 to 25 kilograms.
- Best for improving beginners and intermediate players who want comfort and easy swing speed. Also the first racquet we suggest for sore arms.
- Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 5 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 100L v3 if you want a light, comfortable, modern racquet that you will not outgrow quickly. It costs $329.95 unstrung. It suits improving beginners and intermediate players, and it is our first suggestion for anyone with a sore elbow or shoulder. If you already hit with real pace, the heavier Clash 100 v3 or Clash 100 Pro will be steadier.
Price $329.95, sold unstrung. 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 100L v3 on our product pageWho it suits, and who should skip it
Good for you if
- You are an improving beginner or an intermediate player and want one racquet for the next few years.
- You have, or want to avoid, tennis elbow or shoulder pain. This is the softest frame we sell.
- You want a racquet that is quick to swing. At 280 grams it is easy to get around on a fast ball.
- You play a mix of singles and doubles and want one frame that does both.
- You hit with topspin and want the ball to dip. The 16x19 pattern helps.
Skip it if
- You already hit hard and flat. The soft frame can feel too lively, and the Clash 100 Pro is the better Clash for you.
- You want the crisp, direct feedback of a stiffer racquet. The Blade 100L suits that better.
- You are a complete beginner on a tight budget. The Clash 100UL is lighter again.
- You want a heavy, stable racquet for competitive singles.
How it plays
Comfort. This is the Clash's whole personality. The frame bends more than almost any other modern racquet, and that takes the shock out of contact. We rate it 10 out of 10 for comfort, and it is the frame we reach for when a customer mentions their elbow.
From the baseline. The ball sits on the strings a fraction longer, which gives easy depth and makes topspin simple. The 100 square inch head is forgiving on off-centre hits.
Against pace. At 280 grams it can get pushed around by very hard hitters. That is the trade for the light weight, and it is the reason the Clash 100 exists at 295 grams.
At the net. Quick and easy. The light weight and the head light balance make it simple to get the racquet into position.
Specifications
Clash 100L or Clash 100
This is the comparison most people are really making, and the two racquets are identical apart from weight. The Clash 100 v3 is 15 grams heavier.
| Clash 100L v3 | Clash 100 v3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unstrung weight | 280 g | 295 g |
| Strung weight | about 296 g | about 312 g |
| Swing weight | about 305 | about 310 |
| Balance | 3 points head light | 4 points head light |
| Head size | 100 square inches | 100 square inches |
| Stiffness | about 60 RA | about 60 RA |
| Our swing speed rating | 9.5 | 9 |
| Rating on our site | 4.9 (5 reviews) | 4.8 (63 reviews) |
| Our price | $329.95 | $349.95 |
Choose the 100L if you value quick swings and easy handling, or if your arm is sore. Choose the Clash 100 if you play against harder hitters and want the frame to hold its line. If you cannot decide, pick the 100L and add a little lead tape later if you want more stability. That is a cheap change. Making a heavy racquet lighter is not possible.
The whole Clash v3 family
There are four adult Clash 100 models and they differ mostly by weight. Here they are in one table so you can see where the 100L sits.
| 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 |
| Our price | $339.95 | $329.95 | $349.95 | $355.95 |
The 100UL is for players who need the lightest possible frame. The 100 Pro is for strong players who want Clash comfort with a denser 16x20 pattern and more mass. The 100L in the middle is the one most improving players should buy.
Clash 100L or Blade 100L
Both are light 100 square inch Wilsons at a similar price, so this comes up a lot.
| Clash 100L v3 | Blade 100L v10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unstrung weight | 280 g | 285 g |
| Stiffness | about 60 RA | about 62 RA |
| Beam | about 24.5 mm | 22 mm |
| Our comfort rating | 10 | 8.5 |
| Our control rating | 8 | 9 |
| Our price | $329.95 | $369.99 |
The Clash is softer, more forgiving and more powerful. The Blade 100L is firmer and more precise. If comfort matters most, buy the Clash. If you want to feel exactly where the ball is going, buy the Blade.
How we string it
The Clash 100L is sold unstrung. The string makes a big difference on a frame this flexible, so it is worth choosing with care. 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 or a soft polyester such as Babolat RPM Team at 50 pounds. Comfort first, with enough control to keep the ball in.
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. Soft and lively.
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 100L v3 is the most comfortable racquet we sell and one of the easiest to recommend. It suits more players than any other Wilson, from improving beginners to club regulars with tired arms. Buy it if comfort and easy swing speed matter to you. Buy the Clash 100 instead if you face a lot of pace and want the extra 15 grams.
Price $329.95, sold unstrung. 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 100L 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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