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Side-by-side comparison using independent TWU lab measurements

ℹ️ Different head sizes (100 vs 98 sq in) — this affects power and forgiveness independently of the other specs.

Aggregated spec scores

Clash 100L v3VCORE 98 8th Gen
5.5Sweet Spot Forgiveness3.7
7.5Net & Volley Handling4.0
6.9Spin Potential7.5
9.1Arm Safety & Comfort6.2
2.7Raw Power5.3

Scores calculated from TWU RA, weight, head size and string pattern.

Wilson Clash 100L v3
Yonex VCORE 98 8th Gen
Head size
100 sq in
98 sq in
Weight
295g
323g
RA stiffness
54 (Very flexible)
63 (Flexible)
Swingweight
301 kg·cm²
321 kg·cm²
String pattern
16x19
16x19
Best for
flex, arm-friendly
spin
Price tier
mid
mid

Lab data comparison

Measurements from Tennis Warehouse University (TWU)

RA Stiffness — lower = more flex & comfort

Clash 100L v3
54
VCORE 98 8th Gen
63

Weight — higher = more stability

Clash 100L v3
295g
VCORE 98 8th Gen
323g

Swingweight — higher = more plow-through momentum

Clash 100L v3
301 kg·cm²
VCORE 98 8th Gen
321 kg·cm²

Head Size — larger = more forgiving

Clash 100L v3
100 sq in
VCORE 98 8th Gen
98 sq in

Choose the Clash 100L v3 if…

Arm-sensitive players, comfort-first

Very flexible — max comfort (RA 54)

Choose the VCORE 98 8th Gen if…

Aggressive baseliners, heavy topspin players

Flexible — arm-friendly (RA 63)

🎾 Elena RybakinaWTA #2 uses VCORE SV 100 (VCORE paint)

🎵 String strategy for each frame

These are different rackets — they deserve different string setups.

Clash 100L v3

Very flexible frame (RA 54) — arm-friendly. Pair with a crisp co-poly like Luxilon ALU Power Rough at 54–58 lbs to add control and prevent the string bed feeling too elastic.

VCORE 98 8th Gen

Balanced stiffness (RA 63). A mid-stiffness co-poly like Babolat RPM Team or Wilson Revolve at 52–56 lbs gives a comfortable all-court setup without sacrificing spin or control.

⚖️ Specs Equalizer

Can I make these specs match?

To match the swingweight of the VCORE 98 8th Gen (SW 321), add 15g of lead tape at the 12 o'clock position on the Clash 100L v3. This raises its swingweight from 301 to approximately 321 kg·cm².

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