But here’s something interesting: Some pro players actually prefer an off-center sweet spot. Wait, what? Why would anyone intentionally hit outside the most optimized area of the paddle?

Chris Suozzi makes a presentation in March at the Genesee County Youth Bureau Conference at Genesee Community College. The ...

Big racquets have bigger 'sweet spots' but are harder to control. A 'sweet spot' is the area in the middle of the strings which gives the cleanest hit. A mid-size racquet has a hitting area of about ...

The bats have a tapered end and the designers moved its weight to the sweet spot, potentially rewarding batters with stronger hits. The bats are already being credited with helping the New York ...