Why is carbon fiber often used as a stick to hit objects in sporting goods

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Things like Badminton rackets, Tennis rackets, golf clubs, softball bats and hockey sticks. I know its light and all but what are the other reasons why is it used as a stick to hit objects? Can someone give me a detailed answer? Edit: Is tensile strength an important factor to making these sticks if so why?

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So I own sporting equipment manufacturing company and our high end products are made with carbon fiber.

The primary thing that distinguishes carbon fiber from other fiber reinforced plastics is that carbon fiber is very stiff (and strong). Light and stiff are two properties that are desirable in a wide range of products.

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