A Racquet is known as head heavy if it has more weight in the half towards the head part of the racquet. Such racquets are designed to deliver more power to the ball. They are also generally considered more difficult to maneuver.
The degree of head-heaviness is often worked out by the distance between the midpoint of the racquet's length and the actual point at which it balances, be that balance point toward the head or the butt. Whenever the balance point is towards the butt region, such tennis racquets are referred to as ‘head-light’
.In order to determine the head heaviness of a tennis racquet, take a racquet and make a mark halfway down the entire length of the racquet. A racket is usually around 27 inches long. So you will be marking your point around 13 ½ inches. If the racquet balances evenly, then it has an even balance. But if it tilts towards the head, then it is a head heavy racquet. And if it tilts towards the butt, then it is a head-light racquet. You can find out the head heaviness of your Tennis racquet with this simple method. The head heavy racquet will actually feel heavier than the head-lighter one, when you swing.
A head light racquet is better suited for serves and volleys. Most of the grass court players who have to often serve and volley go in for a head-light racquet. A head heavy racquet is a lot better for baseline sluggers, who want more power behind the racquet. Most of the French Open title winners, played on clay courts, use the head heavy racket.
You can choose your type of racquet depending on your level of play and to some extent on the surface. If you are a beginner you can go for a head-heavy racquet. With gradual practice you will be able to gain more control over the power in your shots. The more professional pros often keep changing racquets based on the surface they are playing on and whether they are playing doubles or singles.