Round-up review: our score and verdict are based on published specs and reviews from across the web, not our own play-testing yet.
The third generation of Wilson’s flexible Clash line, built for intermediate to advanced all-court players who want an arm-friendly, spin-friendly frame with quick handling. It suits defensive scrambling and fast net exchanges as much as baseline rallying.
How it plays
Comfort is the standout quality, with reviewers rating it among the softest-feeling performance frames on the market. Handling is easy and racket head speed comes quickly, which helps both on the scramble and at net. The v3 update adds torsional stability that makes off-centre hits more forgiving than earlier Clash generations, addressing one of the main criticisms of the line.
What reviewers agree and disagree on
There’s clear agreement that this is an exceptionally comfortable, easy-swinging frame with a genuinely large comfort margin for players worried about arm strain. The trade-off reviewers point to is touch feedback: the dampened feel that makes it so kind on the arm also takes some of the crispness out of delicate shots. Stability against heavy incoming pace is rated only average, and some players add lead tape near the top of the frame to compensate.
Specs
- Head size: 100 in²
- Strung weight: 312 g
- Unstrung weight: 295 g
- Balance: 32 cm, 7 points head light
- Stiffness (RA): 54
- Beam width: 24.5 mm
- String pattern: 16 mains / 19 crosses
- Length: 27 in
Verdict
One of the most arm-friendly performance frames around, and a strong pick for all-court players who value comfort and handling over outright plough-through power.