Wilson Clash 100L V3.0 Beauty & Agony

At 280 g with a 315 mm balance toward the handle, this is the light Clash, quick to swing from the baseline and at the net. If you are careful with your elbow, it is worth a look: the frame is soft and impact reaches the arm without a harsh jolt. With 100 sq in of string bed and a 16x19 pattern, it does not demand a clean strike every time.

Like the rest of the third generation, it carries SI3D and Hit Stabilizer, which keep the shot controllable without taking power away. Parallel Drilling widens the area that still sends the ball like a clean hit. Thanks to a thicker profile, the soft frame still produces a lively ball. The grommets and end cap are made from recycled polymer.