Nozzles for plasma torches and plasma torch systems utilizing such nozzles are provided herein. One such nozzle may include a body having a first end, a second end having an exit orifice disposed therein, and a passageway extending from the first end to the second end and adapted to enable the flow of plasma gas from the first end, through the passageway, and to the exit orifice. Greater than or equal to approximately 50% of an overall mass of the body is distributed between the second end and a midpoint of the body with respect to a longitudinal length of the body.
