Wilson Clash 100 V3 US Open Tennis Racquet
Description
Clash 100 V3 US Open Tennis Racquet
The Clash exists to solve one problem: how to make a frame that bends noticeably through the swing while still holding its shape at contact. This US Open 2026 edition is that frame in a cream finish, with a 100 in² head, a 16 x 19 pattern and 310 g strung — light enough to swing quickly, large enough to stay forgiving when contact drifts off center.
The trade-off with a flexible racquet is normally stability: frames that feel soft tend to feel unstable against a hard-hit ball. The Clash pairs its flex with a uniform 24.1 mm beam and a balance 7 points head-light, which is how it stays comfortable without turning mushy. What you give up in return is the crisp, immediate feedback of a thin control frame — this one deadens the ball slightly on the way through, which is exactly what makes it easier on the arm.
Key Features
- Flexible frame construction combines bend with stability, aimed at comfort that does not cost you shape on the ball.
- 100 in² head with a 16 x 19 pattern gives a broad, forgiving hitting area and spacing that grips the ball for spin.
- 310 g / 10.9 oz strung is a manageable weight for long matches and quick preparation on fast exchanges.
- Strung balance 32 cm, 7 points head-light keeps the frame easy to move at the net and on defensive stretches.
- 24.1 mm beam through the full hoop — a constant-thickness profile rather than a tapered one, contributing to a consistent feel across the string bed.
- Agiplast grommets, bumper and end cap are made from plant-based material rather than conventional plastic, lowering the environmental cost of those parts.
- Click and Go bumper system makes bumper replacement a fast job, which matters if you scrape the frame on serve or on low balls.
- US Open 2026 cream colorway on the standard Clash 100 V3 specification.
Specifications
- Head size: 645 cm² / 100 in²
- Strung weight: 310 g / 10.9 oz
- Unstrung weight: 295 g / 10.4 oz
- Strung balance: 32 cm / -7 pts
- Unstrung balance: 31 cm / -10 pts
- Length: 68.6 cm / 27 in
- String pattern: 16 x 19
- Beam: 24.1 / 24.1 / 24.1 mm
- Player type: Competitive
- Sold: Frame only, unstrung
Who It's For
- Players who have had elbow, wrist or shoulder trouble and want a softer frame without dropping to a beginner racquet.
- Baseliners with long, brushing swings who want the frame to bend with the stroke rather than fight it.
- Anyone whose contact point wanders and who benefits from the larger 100 in² hitting area.
- Club competitors playing several times a week who value comfort over the last few percent of precision.
- Clash owners on V1 or V2 looking to stay in the line and pick up the US Open finish.
Why Buy This Racquet
The realistic alternatives are the Ultra 100, which is stiffer and more explosive off the string bed, and the Blade 98, which is thinner and more precise but far less kind to the arm. The Clash is the choice when comfort is the deciding factor and you are unwilling to give up a competitive weight to get it. Wilson's own copy positions it as suitable across levels; the brief lists the player type as Competitive, so treat it as a club-level and up frame rather than a first racquet.
Skip it if you want a firm, immediate response, or if you already hit flat and heavy and need the frame to hold a lower launch angle — the Clash's flex sends the ball on a higher trajectory than a control frame will. If the plant-based bumper and grommets factor into your buying decision, this is the only line in Wilson's performance range currently using them.
Performance
Skill Level
Intermediate/Advanced
Clash 100 V3 US Open Tennis Racquet
The Clash exists to solve one problem: how to make a frame that bends noticeably through the swing while still holding its shape at contact. This US Open 2026 edition is that frame in a cream finish, with a 100 in² head, a 16 x 19 pattern and 310 g strung — light enough to swing quickly, large enough to stay forgiving when contact drifts off center.
The trade-off with a flexible racquet is normally stability: frames that feel soft tend to feel unstable against a hard-hit ball. The Clash pairs its flex with a uniform 24.1 mm beam and a balance 7 points head-light, which is how it stays comfortable without turning mushy. What you give up in return is the crisp, immediate feedback of a thin control frame — this one deadens the ball slightly on the way through, which is exactly what makes it easier on the arm.
Key Features
- Flexible frame construction combines bend with stability, aimed at comfort that does not cost you shape on the ball.
- 100 in² head with a 16 x 19 pattern gives a broad, forgiving hitting area and spacing that grips the ball for spin.
- 310 g / 10.9 oz strung is a manageable weight for long matches and quick preparation on fast exchanges.
- Strung balance 32 cm, 7 points head-light keeps the frame easy to move at the net and on defensive stretches.
- 24.1 mm beam through the full hoop — a constant-thickness profile rather than a tapered one, contributing to a consistent feel across the string bed.
- Agiplast grommets, bumper and end cap are made from plant-based material rather than conventional plastic, lowering the environmental cost of those parts.
- Click and Go bumper system makes bumper replacement a fast job, which matters if you scrape the frame on serve or on low balls.
- US Open 2026 cream colorway on the standard Clash 100 V3 specification.
Specifications
- Head size: 645 cm² / 100 in²
- Strung weight: 310 g / 10.9 oz
- Unstrung weight: 295 g / 10.4 oz
- Strung balance: 32 cm / -7 pts
- Unstrung balance: 31 cm / -10 pts
- Length: 68.6 cm / 27 in
- String pattern: 16 x 19
- Beam: 24.1 / 24.1 / 24.1 mm
- Player type: Competitive
- Sold: Frame only, unstrung
Who It's For
- Players who have had elbow, wrist or shoulder trouble and want a softer frame without dropping to a beginner racquet.
- Baseliners with long, brushing swings who want the frame to bend with the stroke rather than fight it.
- Anyone whose contact point wanders and who benefits from the larger 100 in² hitting area.
- Club competitors playing several times a week who value comfort over the last few percent of precision.
- Clash owners on V1 or V2 looking to stay in the line and pick up the US Open finish.
Why Buy This Racquet
The realistic alternatives are the Ultra 100, which is stiffer and more explosive off the string bed, and the Blade 98, which is thinner and more precise but far less kind to the arm. The Clash is the choice when comfort is the deciding factor and you are unwilling to give up a competitive weight to get it. Wilson's own copy positions it as suitable across levels; the brief lists the player type as Competitive, so treat it as a club-level and up frame rather than a first racquet.
Skip it if you want a firm, immediate response, or if you already hit flat and heavy and need the frame to hold a lower launch angle — the Clash's flex sends the ball on a higher trajectory than a control frame will. If the plant-based bumper and grommets factor into your buying decision, this is the only line in Wilson's performance range currently using them.
Intermediate/Advanced