Related Resources:
A Closer Look at String Tension
Racquet Care and Stringing
Buying an Adult Racquet
Definition:
The ratio of the incident speed of the ball to the rebound speed of the ball. One of the three sweet spots on your racquet is the point on your string bed where the ball will rebound with the most speed. This is the point with the highest coefficient of restitution.
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sweet spot
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center of percussion
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node of the first harmonic
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