Customization for more power with Extreme Western

[SiggeZ]

Hi guys!
I have an extreme western forehand (Berasategui-like) and need more power (loss of power probably an effect of having a very bent arm). I have a very clean hit and hit fairly flat. My swing is kind of short/compact. I am playing with a Pure Drive 300 g.

Where would you suggest me to put lead tape to get more power? Should I go for head heavy, head light or keep the balance?

One thought: would a longer racket compensate for having a very bent arm?

Suggestions more than welcome (except changing swing/grip - it comes very very natural for me)

 

[Power Player]

I'd polarize it and rebalance it a little. I just did this to my APDGT.

I put a 7 gram fishing weight wrapped in a piece of overgrip in the buttcap.

I then put 2 grams of lead tape at 12. The strips are 1/4 wide and 4 inches long. There are 2 total.

Try that and if you want more power, simply add 2 more strips of lead.

Go 2 grams at a time..sounds light, but it is better than adding a lot of weight at once. You may not need much, and you will be able to keep your stick light, since you need a lot of racquet speed with that type of grip.