IS THE WILSON CLASH 98 SIMILAR TO THE BABOLAT STRIKE 16X19?

[@davidm.crispjr.9683]

I know this is a cursory comparison but I’ve always felt it’s difficult to truly compare two racquets if they aren’t strung with the same string at the same tension....

[@edleung4046]

I think the more appropriate comparison shall be based on the recommended strings and tension, as different rackets are designed for particular string/string type and tension. Putting the same string and tension on 2 rackets and use this set up for comparison would be like using the same wheels and tyres to compare 2 cars whose stock wheel and tyre sizes are different.

[@hook11201982]

I own both of them, major difference between them is that Strike gave me elbow pain. After just two days of playing with Clash the pain disappeared. I strongly recommend Clash for a recreational player, the main goal is to keep playing and not to get injured ;-)

[@boylol4415]

I have tried clash 100 and pure strike gen 3 they really don’t feel the samw

[@Peregrine-qp4fq]

Hi which one would you say is the easier to manoeuvre?

[@whatsgoodmyguy4391]

I agree the Babylon is way too stiff

[@Mike0verMatter]

As the Clash is so 'special' I would love to see a comprehensive and extensive test with different string beds/types and tensions.. As the LXN Smarts *may* not be the optimal (doubling the tech) for some results.. maybe Alu power @ for example 55 (?) gives the racket more control AND the power, while still preserving (which is important) the innovative characteristics? Or maybe poly/natural cross/main is the best for this racket, strung at different tensions? Would love to see this, there are no such extensive tests on the internet, whilst a racket that is so different and special, really needs to be tested into oblivion :)

[@a2casius]

You're asking the wrong guy. Harry wouldn't understand "extensive" if it smacked him in the face! He's always high on caffeine :))

[@Reakerboy]

I haven't even finished watching the video yet, I play with Clash 98 and my Son plays Strike for many years. I can tell you they do not play anything like each other.

[@scottp2858]

I was at the end of my rope due to elbow issues. With the Clash 98 & co-poly strung around 45 lbs I can still play at a high-level 4.0 level in my late 50s. Babolats are way too stiff.

[@DanielTheBozo]

damn, grunt reveal came early

[@BenoitRL]

Clash 98 V1 looks so nice ! Such a good design :)

[@UCLAMensVolleyball]

Fantastic video! Slight recommendation for content. Take how you will. Reviews were great, but when talking about play style be specific. When you asked Coach Chris which racquet suited his style there was not much info. That would be great for viewers watching this from home to compare to their own tennis style.

[@edleung4046]

Played with pure strike 16x19 (gen 2) for 5 to 6 years and was very happy with it. Started looking at Clash while recovering from a wrist problem. Finally got a Clash 98 V1 in Feb (I chose the lower flex V1, as low flex was what drew my attention to Clash at first). Clash has much better comfort, better slice and slightly better stability (was I fooled by the comfort?). Pure strike has better power, better top spin and slightly better consistency. With Clash my arm and wrist feel much better after a game, which made a 57 years player very happy. I will stay with Clash 98 unless I play competitively again.

[@alanmarr8529]

For flat hitting jimmy connors type players, which is better? PS98 vs WC98

[@shawnbrok1740]

But you compared the strike tour, not 98.

[@tedneanderthal7373]

What strings and string tensions were used? It would be helpful to know. Thanks.

[@Fred_P]

Hyper-G on the Pure Strike and Confidential on the Clash. Probably 48 lbs as that's what he usually strigs at.

[@williamchan4340]

I have both of these rackets. No doubt, they're completely different. My preference is the Clash 98 now. I don't see the Clash is less powerful if it's strung with the right string and the recommended tension of the racket.

[@Nautijan]

Hi William, I am actually currently deciding between these 2 frames. What made you decide for the clash? Also, string preferences for both frames? Thanks

[@braydenstuart363]

@@Nautijan same did you decide yet on a racket and why. Thanks.

[@Nautijan]

I prefer playing with the strike, my arm prefers playing when the Clash. The strike feels more stable against big hitters and I find it easier to hit through the ball. I probably will choose the clash but will put some lead in the hoop. In now trying the gravity tour as well. Will be either the gravity or the clash. Note; I did not try the strike with multi or gut.

[@thobur2661]

Holy fuck guys , whats with all the grunting ??? How heavy are those rackets ?

[@SanjitMandal]

I have that Pure Strike, I'm thinking about the V-Core 98 or 100. It might be cool to compare three or four rackets at once, maybe in different categories? (Most spin, best control, baseliner, serving volley, net play, etc. - these are just some ideas)

[@mredjevic]

I had the same path. Used pure strike(arm problems started), then clash (liked it, cured the arm), now i am on yonex core 98, no arm problems, players racket

[@SanjitMandal]

@@mredjevic How do you like the control compared to the pure strike, spin potential (like on the Pure Aero, if you have used it), plow through like the pure strike too? Does the vibration dampening technology in the grip help? Trying to see what I can do on my grip to absorb a little more. I use Solinco Confidential 16L at 50 and 52lbs (two different racquets)

[@typenn84]

I play with PureStrike Tour and just recently demoed the Clash 100 Tour. I didnt know they had the 98 but now I feel like I need to demo that too. The 100 tour instantly fit my game and I was sad to send it back. Its back to PS for now until I try the clash 98 and make a decision of switching.

[@scottmackie2821]

Are those same string of different colors? At same tension?

[@CR4WLFC]

Save your arms and play with the clash over the pure strike.

[@tennis4life1998]

Hello, I've got a question: what's the different between pre-stretching a string and just normal pulling it? What's the benefit of it?

[@samuelrajasekhar7911]

Which is better? Yonex Ezone 98 or V-Core 98? I demoed both and Ezone is buttery and powerful with somewhat less control and spin. Vcore feels lighter, little stiffer and less powerful but with more control and spin. What should I chose? 59 year old South Asian male with average fitness but very good stamina?

[@erichecht]

Do you string the Clash 98 the same as the 100?

[@danieldangelo7937]

I play with a Prostaff 97L hybrid with sensation and head hawk rough feels good but a bit stiff at 52lbs. I bought the clash100L strung weight with W dampener of 303g great racquet feel the flex technology. I strung it with sensation and babolat RPM blast at 48 -51 lbs I just bought last night another clash 100L and I will customize it to add some weight to bring it up to 310- 313-315g.

[@denzdymalna3594]

any idea if i put lead tape for my class 98? which is btter 2-10 or @ 12

[@boogie7778]

I've hit both rackets, they are not really comparable. IMHO Clash is more unpredictable to me as I didn't know if it would hit stiff or flexible. Clash is closer to the Blade without the confidence Blade provides. Overall I find the PureStrike with a leather grip loads the handle well while keeping a bit more plow through than the Clash.

[@tb01984]

What's the string set up on both?

[@dragonite6497]

Hyper g on the strike, I’m guessing Lux smart in the clash

[@husainzakir746]

@@dragonite6497 yep hyper g on strike. I guess confidential on clash not sure

[@cristianoalvescosta965]

make more videos like this. I loved this one. I would like to see Head Speed ​​pro x Babolat Pure Drive, both are used a lot by amateurs here in Brazil. Cristiano Costa.

[@ifeanyiikpegbu6465]

Speed pro or Speed MP? I see the latter much more frequently

[@nevinliauw]

Head extreme tour and pure aero vs!

[@shawnbrok1740]

Aero VS would probably loose.

[@balawalqaiser2293]

What customization would you recommend for the clash 98, I have a clash 98 and have put lead at point 1-5 (grey area) to help stabilize it but would you recommend anything else

[@avisar21]

i would recomennd put lead tapes to 2/10 position. You need more SW and more head heavy racket. 30,6 unstrung balance is joke with 310grams. Try unstrung specs somewhere to 316grams and 31,4 balance. Unstrung sw minimum to 300. It should works good.

[@fingersm]

@@avisar21 whats 30,6 and 31,4 mean??

[@avisar21]

@@fingersm unstrung balance . From factory is suppose to be 30.6 cm . I recommend raise to 31.4 unstrung .

[@avisar21]

Pure strike is arm killer. I played with it , plus is really muted racket low feel. Clash definitly better racket but need customization.

[@ifeanyiikpegbu6465]

Don't you think its your technique hurting your arm rather than racket? I've played various rackets, in my early days I used to feel arm pains but not at all these days

[@avisar21]

@@ifeanyiikpegbu6465 no. My technique is okay. I'm just too sensible on racket . Now I'm playing with gravity pro, before vcore 95. No pain

[@ifeanyiikpegbu6465]

@@avisar21 Ok. Good that you solved the problem. I play with the gravity tour...thumbs up

[@TimG--]

Nice video mate 🎾

[@lsfire3489]

Though be aware that many find the flex technology of the clash to give upredictable results and the pure strike is a more traditional racquet. So for some the pure strike gives more control

[@ReidVV]

Clash gets so much love, but the string bed on all clash models is super erratic and inconsistent and it's not technique. The design with the flex tech they invented is not consistent at all. In fact is sucks. People believe marketing over fact. Tell them white is black enough times and they will start to believe it and repeat it to others. The fact that Harry uses a crappy clash with 400 pounds of lead added to it cracks me up. He's entertaining but his racquet judgement and his "coaches" that review racquets with him are HIGHLY questionable at best.

[@lsfire3489]

@@ReidVV what is your take on spiral fibers the gead + technology? I tried the head speed pro + but it didnt feel quite right compared to my other racquets without such as rf 97a or head xt speed pro less predictable and less connected to the ball.

[@Smania2009]

Adquiri duas raquetes Clash 98 V2 310gr, e escolhi elas no lugar da Pure Strike, exatamente por essa flexibilidade. Obrigado.

[@BullyGarfield.]

Petition: Hyper g should have a gray version

[@calvinye9853]

it does...

[@PWfrom92807]

Funny you would make this video. I just switched off of Pure Strike 16x19 and onto Clash 98. They couldn’t play more different. To me, Clash has more power potential than the Pure Strike. The Blade 98 seems more comparable to the Pure Strike. I loved my Pure Strike but the stiffness wrecked my arms and shoulders during tournaments.

[@bournejason66]

So blade 98 is not arm friendly in your opinion?

[@PWfrom92807]

@@bournejason66 In my personal experience, the Blade 98 is more arm friendly than the Pure Strike but less than the Clash 98.

[@edleung4046]

I play with Pure Strike 16x19 with multi/poly: main/cross: 55lbs: 52lbs (poly main is too stiff for my arm). Would I expect with the Clash 98 with a poly at 52lbs would play no stiffer than my current set up? with better spin/control. Thanks.

[@jonathanp639]

Solynco hyper g and confidential feel very different. I don’t think the Wilson clash in general offers more control than the pure strike. Having played with both for the last months and years in the case of the strike, I can tell you that if you have arm problems then stay away from the strike line. It’s a very stiff racket. The clash line feels awesome, specially the 100. If you are looking for a more control oriented racket then look somewhere else.

[@krabbbztv3806]

Pure Aero vs Prince Ripstick

[@carlosbarrera6348]

can you do a video explaining racquets that have a solid feel and that thuack sound, versus the ones that feel and sound more pingy when you hit them, or if that has to do more with strings than the racquet?

[@bengray5013]

String type and tension, also technique

[@bennettcrow9298]

Poly strings ping. Multi filament strings go thwack.

[@bengray5013]

@@bennettcrow9298 ahahaha if only it were that simple 🤣

[@carlyu1397]

Can you recommend a good racquet that is most arm friendly? I am using a blade 98 now and I like head heavy ones too. Appreciated!

[@SanjitMandal]

Try the Clash 98 or 100 if you want more power.

[@williamchan4340]

And use multifilament strings to make it even more arm friendlier.

[@husainzakir746]

How is the blade 98 , which version are you using? I'm planning to buy that too but I'm confused. I just wanted to know coz I was looking for a racket which would give spin and control so was wondering if blade could give both?

[@meve117]

@@husainzakir746 I have both of 98 and blade. Definitely, Blade has more spin and control. 98 is also good arm friendly.

[@husainzakir746]

@@meve117 okay, thanks mate!!

[@felixcaraballo2908]

Ezone 98 vs vcore pro 330g

[@G1aFRa]

Is the clash 100L better for shoulder pain than the Clash 100?

[@kikibeldandy]

They are all the same, 55 flex rating.

[@G1aFRa]

@@kikibeldandy but can the weight make a difference?

[@dhaniarifsetyawan5246]

I've used the Wilson Clash and now I'm using Yonex Vcore 2021. I think YONEX Vcore 2021 is better than the Wilson Clash.

[@krabbbztv3806]

Pure aero VS versus Yonex Vcore 98/95 :D

[@atennisplayer6887]

Yes!!!🙌

[@MrJedrula]

and new Wilson Pro Staff 97 V13.0, rly I would like to watch this.

[@benjaminjensen111]

Pure strike 3rd gen 16/19 is for advanced to pro level players with full swing. Pure Strike is a surgeon/precision and point and shoot stable racket. You bring the magic and the racket deliver you order. Pure strike is an extension of the arm and 66 Ra isnt that stiff. babolat Pure aero is 71 Clash is a low Ra Tramboline and pillow-shot comfort racket for the weekend clashers with half swings who needs some help with the game and have maybe albow problems. Put in a decent spin string in Pure Strike like the MSV Focus Hex and it will beat the clash hands down. Ofcourse you technique has to be good and you cant be late on the ball. Put on a leather grip on Pure Strike and you shift some 1-2 head points. Pure strike is on par with Head Speed Pro and Head Prestige /MP and Wilson Pro Staff. Also not beginners rackets.

[@Tennissensitive]

Oh, you do not wear the mizuno shoes !?

[@johnrb9397]

Yes was wondering about this combo nailed it thanks. Edit: What’s with the noise?

[@gagewyant7886]

Dude that pure strike looks humongous

[@kevindahlstedt9646]

HRT Academy Represent!!!

[@GeneralRock114]

Hell no!!! Lol. Actually, I’ve used the Pure Strike and the Clash 100. The Clash 100 was the worst mistake I’ve made purchasing a racquet. It’s the most unpredictable racquet I’ve ever used and a total waste of money!!!

[@atennisplayer6887]

Can u plz remake ur college video with all the new racquets that have come out

[@chuckn7646]

I would bet that Coach Gu would pick Strike.

[@fingersm]

Yonex feels like the Clash. I use to have Ezone98 and vcore95. Ive always been amazing since I switch to Clash 98 how it feels like the yonex. Especially the ezone98. Fyi

[@the_royal_4327]

the sound bro

[@NickNeras]

Sounds like grandma’s tennis 😂😂😂

[@HuggyGamesXbox]

Grunt much bro

[@ReidVV]

Racquet reviews are the weakest part of this channel. Coach Chris is just not articulate in describing how racquets play. This makes your reviews useless. One more thing. These two racquets are nothing alike. I have owned both at the same time and they are apples and oranges. Why you compared them, I don't know.

[@fingersm]

I think he just needed a daily video idea. Most his videos are completely useless. But hey its his channel and indont have to watch but was curious because i have the Ckash98 and used the Babolat before and the Babolat is the furthest thing from the Clash.

[@euLIRIC]

The Clash already has too much power :)) if you're doing a full swing.

[@villiam7941]

I hate clash. The worst racket I used. But it’s only me.

[@a2casius]

You're playing these racquets with different strings .... not a fair comparison ... but then I should have expected this from Caffeine Head Harry.

[@user-se7vt5ow4e]

The Ultra is much closer to the Strike. The Clash is the most dead, no feel racket I have ever played with.

[@eranbarash7268]

you were fat and you got slim way to go man look younger now👌🏼

[@Tarmac76]

He wasn't fat, don't be rude. He had slightly more weight before.

[@gregmaier5151]

Well he is def fat again! !