Why do racquets with a small head size have such high prestige among some people?

[keithfival]

I don't use a small head frame but I certainly know what people like about them- there is just a certain feel when you drive the ball, and also on volleys/half volleys/slice approach shots that is so solid and sweet. Maybe that's why old people like them, because they tend to use those shots more and not just hit topspin groundstrokes.