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Swingweight
Swingweight measures how heavy a racquet feels when swung, accounting for where its mass is distributed. Higher swingweight gives more plow-through and power but is harder to maneuver.
Two racquets of identical static weight can feel completely different depending on mass distribution; swingweight captures that felt heft. It is tuned with lead tape and affected by string choice. Players match swingweight to their swing style — higher for flatter, powerful hitters; lower for fast, spin-oriented or doubles play.
Example
Adding lead tape at the hoop raises a racquet’s swingweight, giving more depth on groundstrokes at the cost of quick-hands net play.
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