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A tight rack transfers the energy of the cue ball through the entire rack immediately, while a loose rack has gaps that must be filled from the ball just struck in front of it, creating more friction and therefor losing more energy. For the best spread on a break, make sure all the balls are touching.
If the other player thinks the rack is not tight, he/she is allowed under the rules to demand a re-rack.
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