sweet spot

noun

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

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Origin of sweet spot

First recorded in 1920–25

Words nearby sweet spot

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British Dictionary definitions for sweet spot

sweet spot

noun

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