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TsongaBonga
02-01-2008, 03:31 AM
How many centimeters in balance is 7 points head light?
TsongaBonga
02-01-2008, 03:37 AM
Bump!.........
origmarm
02-01-2008, 03:49 AM
"Balance: Static measure of weight distribution in a racquet and measured from the butt end in inches and/or centimeters. Commonly referenced in "points" head light or head heavy - each "point" represents 1/8 inch. Generally speaking, heavier racquets are head light to maintain maneuverability, while most of today's super-light racquets are head heavy to supply enough mass (which translates into power) to the area of the frame where the ball is being contacted. A 27 inch racquet with a balance point of 12-1/2 inches is 1 inch, or 8 points head light (even balance would be 13-1/2 inches). A 28 inch racquet with a balance point of 15 inches is 1 inch (or 8 points) head heavy. Static balance ultimately affects swingweight (see below), which is a dynamic measure of racquet maneuverability."
From here:
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/LC/RacquetStringTerms.html
ladude1957
02-01-2008, 04:25 AM
How many centimeters in balance is 7 points head light?
since 1 points=.125 inch
since 7 ponits = .875 inch
since 1 inch = 2.54 cm
.875 inch = 2.2225 cm
from the centerpoint ie 27 inch frame 27/2 = 13.5 inches or 34.28 cms
so on a 27 inch frame = 34.28-2.2225=32.03 cms
think that is right.
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