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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I think they also also produce better results.

Anecdotally, players who I never thought could shoot well are now getting decent velocity on their shots. Players who can shoot before are now in able to fire howitzers at me.

Source: Am (Hockey) goalie.

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