sweet spot

[sweet spot]

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.

sweet spot

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sweet spot¹

First recorded in 1920–25