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Where should I add weight to my tennis racquet for more power?

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Question: Where should I add weight to my tennis racquet for more power?
Answer: Adding weight (usually as lead tape) to any part of your racquet will increase its power to some extent, but you'll get more power per added weight the farther toward the tip of the racquet it is placed. The sweet spot will move toward the added weight. While you'll get the most added power per weight by placing the weight at the racquet's tip, you'll get the added benefit of more stability in proportion to how far you move the weights out toward the sides of the racquet.

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