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

Although it has done well in its sweet spot, it could face the headwinds that many hot brands do as they struggle to grow beyond their hardcore fans and remain relevant.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

That’s a sweet spot for airlines, as the plane would be flexible enough to be used in a variety of domestic and short-haul international flights.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026

"There's a sweet spot in the middle where there's enough water to slow that fire down but there's enough oil to push that fire on."

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

The tires have a sweet spot a mile wide.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 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