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Definition:
A racquet is head light if it has more weight in the half of the racquet's length that is closer to the butt. Such racquets are intended to be more maneuverable and are generally preferred by most advanced players, especially those who venture off the baseline. The degree of head-heaviness or head-lightness is often specified as the distance between the midpoint of the racquet's length and the actual point at which it balances, be that balance point toward the head (head heavy) or the butt (head light).
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head heavy
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even balance
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swing weight
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