Tennis & racquet
Racquet Balance Explainer
Head-light or head-heavy? Convert a balance point into points and see what it means.
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Result
BalanceHead-light
Relative to the geometric midpoint.
Amount7.1points
1 point = 3.18 mm (⅛ inch).
Head-light frames feel more manoeuvrable; head-heavy frames add plough-through. Swingweight also depends on total mass.
The formula
Balance in points
points = |balance − length ÷ 2| ÷ 3.18 mm
Source: Standard racquet-balance convention (1 point = ⅛ inch)
What it means
- Balance shapes how a racquet swings: head-light feels nimble, head-heavy adds plough-through.
Limitations
- Balance is only part of the story — total weight and swingweight matter too.
Educational only
This is a deterministic tool: the same inputs always give the same result. It is for learning and planning, not a substitute for coaching or measurement.
Keep exploring
Follow the threads from this tool into the wider knowledge base.