sweet spot

American  

[sweet spot] / ˈswit ˌspɒt /

noun

1. Sports.  the spot on a club, racket, bat, etc., where a ball is most effectively hit.

2. a point, range, or particular set of conditions that will achieve the most desirable or effective outcome.

   The trick is finding the sweet spot between making the puzzle challenging but not impossible.

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sweet spot British  

noun

1. sport the centre area of a racquet, golf club, etc, from which the cleanest shots are made

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Etymology

Origin of sweet spot

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

The bowl occupies a rare pricing sweet spot: genuinely fresh food for only a couple of dollars more than fast food—and still far less than a sit-down entree once you add tax and tip.

From The Wall Street Journal

Brandon Lutnick said that while crypto has been a recent sweet spot for the firm, the vision for the investment bank is much broader.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was early in Jay Stein’s tenacious pursuit to turn a throwaway business into a sweet spot for Universal Studios, then owned by Lew Wasserman’s powerhouse entertainment firm MCA.

From Los Angeles Times

But she’s got some questions for those that chase instant success, along with a convincing case for why staying in the middle might just be the real sweet spot.

From Los Angeles Times

Davis has previously said the company has an appetite for more deals ahead of the 2028 patent cliff for Keytruda, which generated sales of nearly $29.5 billion last year, and that he views acquisitions of up to $15 billion as the sweet spot.

From The Wall Street Journal