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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Chess is a good example where carbon fiber wouldn’t be a great fit. The benefits of using carbon fiber pieces would be to delay arthritis and help reduce repetitive strain injuries. But the cost of producing carbon fiber pieces is more expensive than the wood and plastic currently used. Carbon fiber would only grant a very slight advantage on health, not in the game itself.

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