 The head-light balance point is rarer in professional tennis than it once was, as the sport has converted to larger-headed rackets, stiffer rackets, stiffer strings, more western grips and accompanying stroke production, and more topspin.The head-light balance point is most optimal for the serve and volley style with a continental grip.Serve and volley is no longer a viable option for nearly all professionals as the mode of playing for most points in a match.