sweet spot

American  

[sweet spot] / ˈswit ˌspɒt /

noun

1. Sports. the spot on a club, racket, bat, etc., where a ball is most effectively hit.

2. a point, range, or particular set of conditions that will achieve the most desirable or effective outcome.

   The trick is finding the sweet spot between making the puzzle challenging but not impossible.

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sweet spot British  

noun

1. sport the centre area of a racquet, golf club, etc, from which the cleanest shots are made

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Etymology

Origin of sweet spot

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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sweet spot

Siles sees a sweet spot in engaging Gen Z in events that offer in-person connection in a more social, cultural setting.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

“A soft but not too soft number would be the sweet spot for the markets,” Jefferies’ Mohit Kumar said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Another angle: Tax-free bond yields are in a sweet spot.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

Dresser said it’s a matter of “finding their kryptonite” — the sweet spot that guarantees they’ll have a good time.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

It would mean he’d never hit the top, never hit that sweet spot in his career that inspired envy and respect from other men.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray