center of percussion

noun

, Mechanics.

1. the point on a rigid body, suspended so as to be able to move freely about a fixed axis, at which the body may be struck without changing the position of the axis.

Word History and Origins

Origin of center of percussion¹

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

"That makes the club longer, and moves the center of percussion farther away from him—all while it still moves really fast. That's why swings like this—and those home runs he hits—look so effortless."

From Golf Digest

That creates a center of percussion that lines up better with the typical toe-ward miss from average golfers.

From Golf Digest