Clash 100 V3 hurts my hand, but Pure Aero doesn't?
Hey everyone, beginner here.
I've been using a Wilson Clash 100 V3 with Luxilon Element 1.25 @ 50 lbs. Whenever I play with it, the area between my thumb and index finger starts to hurt. I also notice that the ball tends to launch a lot, even when I'm not swinging that hard.
What confuses me is that the Clash is supposed to be one of the most comfortable rackets out there.
Recently, I borrowed a friend's Pure Aero with Dunlop Black Widow @ 55 lbs and played with it for a bit. Surprisingly, I had no pain at all and actually felt more comfortable hitting with it.
Both rackets are Grip 2, so I don't think grip size is the issue.
Has anyone experienced something similar with a Clash?
Also, based on what I'm experiencing:
- What would you change first in my setup?
- Is it possible to make the Clash work for me, and if so, what strings, tension, or other changes would you recommend?
- Or is it possible that the Clash just isn't the right racket for me, even though it's considered very arm-friendly?
Thanks!