RACKET ANATOMY

Wilson Clash 100 v3 Racket Specs

Explore the Wilson Clash 100 v3 by racket part and spec. The flexible 100 sq in frame combines a 295 g unstrung weight with a strongly head-light balance.

Wilson Clash 100 v3 Specs

Interactive Wilson Clash 100 v3 tennis racket anatomy showing head, strings, frame, throat, grip, butt cap, and balance point.

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Racket specs

Head size 100 sq in / 645 cm²
What it means

The hitting-surface area. Larger heads usually add forgiveness and easy power; smaller heads usually favor precision and a more compact response.

For this racket

At 100 sq in / 645 cm², the Wilson Clash 100 v3 uses the versatile modern midpoint between forgiveness, power, and directional control.

Unstrung weight 295 g / 10.4 oz
What it means

The frame weight before strings, overgrip, or dampener are added. More mass can improve stability and plow-through, while less mass is generally easier to accelerate.

For this racket

This 295 g / 10.4 oz measurement means the Wilson Clash 100 v3 sits in a manageable performance range with useful stability and acceleration.

Strung weight 310 g / 10.9 oz
What it means

The measured weight after strings are installed. This is closer to the weight a player swings, though an overgrip and dampener can add several more grams.

For this racket

This 310 g / 10.9 oz measurement means the Wilson Clash 100 v3 has enough playing mass for stability, but asks more of timing and endurance.

Length 27 in / 68.58 cm
What it means

The end-to-end racket length. Standard adult frames are 27 inches; extra length can add reach and serve leverage but can reduce maneuverability.

For this racket

At 27 in / 68.58 cm, this is a standard-length adult frame, preserving familiar reach and maneuverability.

Balance 310 mm unstrung / 10 pts HL
What it means

Where the racket mass is centered. A more head-light balance is easier to maneuver, while more mass toward the head can add stability and power.

For this racket

The 310 mm unstrung / 10 pts HL balance keeps this frame maneuverable for its weight while leaving useful mass through contact.

Beam 24 mm constant
What it means

The frame thickness, sometimes measured at several points. Wider beams tend to return more energy; thinner beams commonly provide more flex and direct ball feedback.

For this racket

The 24 mm constant beam is widest through the power zone, adding response while tapering elsewhere for feel and handling.

String pattern 16x19
What it means

The number of main and cross strings. More open patterns usually help launch and spin, while denser patterns often improve directional control and string life.

For this racket

The 16x19 pattern balances accessible spin and depth with familiar all-court predictability in the Wilson Clash 100 v3.

Material BLX / high-performance carbon fiber
What it means

The frame layup and named dampening or reinforcement materials. These influence stability and feel, but do not by themselves determine how a racket will play.

For this racket

BLX / high-performance carbon fiber is the listed construction package for this generation, used to tune the Wilson Clash 100 v3 response, stability, and vibration feel.

Stringing advice 50-60 lbs
What it means

The manufacturer-supported tension range. Lower tension generally adds depth and pocketing; higher tension generally produces a firmer, lower-launch response.

For this racket

The 50-60 lbs range gives this frame room for a softer, deeper response at the low end or a firmer, lower-launch bed at the high end.

Specs verified against Wilson's official Clash 100 v3 product data. Regional Wilson pages publish a nominal unstrung weight of 293-295 g; this page uses Wilson Japan's 295 g specification.

String recommendations

The Clash is flexible but still lively, so choose strings for the launch and feel you want rather than assuming any poly is automatically comfortable. A soft poly near 49 lbs balances control and spin; multifilament near 54 lbs is the safer default when durability is not a problem.

Starting points are editorial guidance, not a medical guarantee. Technique, ball, court, climate, and restringing frequency all change the result.

Balanced

Solinco Hyper-G Soft

1.25 mm 48-50 lbs

Best for: Intermediate topspin players

The soft shaped poly adds a more defined response and controls the Clash’s easy depth while preserving its flexible-frame feel.

Watch for: Even soft poly should be replaced when it goes dead.

Comfort

Wilson NXT

1.30 mm 53-55 lbs

Best for: Developing players and comfort-first hitters

NXT reinforces the Clash’s comfort strength and the slightly higher tension keeps the lively 100 head predictable.

Watch for: Heavy topspin can fray multifilament quickly.

Control / spin

HEAD Lynx Tour

1.25 mm 48-50 lbs

Best for: Experienced hitters wanting a crisper bed

A firmer shaped poly gives the very flexible frame clearer feedback and lower launch without using high tension.

Watch for: This setup is for regular string breakers, not players who leave poly installed indefinitely.

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