For the next 5 years, Wilson has entered into a partnership with Roland Garros. From 2020, Wilson is the official supplier of both Roland Garros and the French Tennis Federation. This results in a number of beautiful limited edition products, including the Wilson Clash 100 Roland Garros and the Wilson Blade 98 16x19 V7.0 Roland Garros . A special bag line has also been developed.
The successful (and extensively tested by us) Wilson Clash 100 comes in a limited edition version. This also applies to one of our favorite rackets at the moment: the Wilson Blade 98 16x19 V7.0. The stock of these rackets is limited, so be quick!
Specifications Wilson Clash 100 Roland Garros
Brand: Wilson Model: Clash 100 Roland Garros Head size: 100 sq/inch Weight: 295 gr Balance: 31.0 cm Stringing pattern: 16x19 Length: 27 inch RA: 55 Beam: 24.5 mm
Playing features
The Wilson Clash 100 Roland Garros has recently been extensively tested by Mike. You can find the full test report here . What makes this racket so unique is the excellent feel and comfort, typical for a racket with a low RA value. This normally comes at the expense of stability and then comes in a low-powered package. NOT WITH THE CLASH 100! This racket combines the best of both racket types. On the one hand, you get a lot of touch, insane dampening and a longer dwell time for excellent connection with the ball and spin potential.
On the other hand, you get the power and stability that a stiff racket traditionally offers. This is due to a completely new production process with 'Free Flex' and 'Stable Smart' technology. The low balance also makes this racket very manoeuvrable and fast. Due to the great comfort and the low balance point, the Clash 100 Roland Garros is certainly also recommended for players with arm complaints!
Specifications Wilson Blade 98 16x19 V7.0 Roland Garros
Brand: Wilson Model: Blade 98 16x19 V7.0 Roland Garros Head size: 98 sq/inch Weight: 305 gr Balance: 32.0 cm Stringing pattern: 16x19 Length: 27 inch RA: 62 Beam: 21 mm constant
Technology
The renewed Blade 98 16x19 partly uses the successful technology of the Clash series . Feel Flex uses Carbon mapping to give the racket more torsional stiffness, but also for more flex of the racket. This gives the racket more connection with the ball, but also adds extra comfort without compromising the direct playing feel of the Blade! Another innovation is in the grip. The top of the handle is more tapered than its predecessor. Players with a double-handed backhand can thus place their second hand more easily.
Playing features
The Blade 98 16x19 V7.0 Roland Garros Limited Edition offers a nice blend of control with sufficient punching power. You will need to have a good full swing yourself, because it remains control over power with this racket. With this update of the Blade there are only two 98 sq/inch versions, this one and the 18x20 variant. This 16x19 version logically offers more spin. The Feel Flex technology ensures fractionally more 'ball pocketing', which makes rotation even easier. Because the balance point has gone from 32.5 to 32.0, the racket has become even more manoeuvrable, which is particularly noticeable at the net. The racket is quick and easy to get into position. The comfort has also been improved. This update with Feel Flex ensures a nice low RA value of 62. This gives the racket a touch that was never before the case with a Blade. You have more connection with the ball and touch volleys or drop shots can be laid down with a lot of feeling and precision! All in all a strong update of the Blade 98 16x19! Now temporarily available in Limited Edition Roland Garros color scheme. Read our full review of the Blade 98 16x19 V7.0 here .
You will also find a number of the Limited Edition Roland Garros bags in our webshop .
