balance in racquets

[aulenbacher]

I think i understand what headlight racquet is and headheavy racquet is, it means theres more weight at the head when headheavy and more weight at the handle when headlight but there also says a number of points what does this exatly mean.

[Jens]

One "point" equals 1/8 inch from the center of the racquet length.
A 27 inch racquet which is 4 points head-heavy has a balance point of 14 inches from the butt end.

[M0rgan77]

The balance isn't that important. Most people are under the impression that HL = player racquet, HH = beginner. What's really important is the swing weight.