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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Carbon fiber is light, but strong. If your Hitting Thingy is heavy, then you’ll get tired much more quickly from swinging it around. If your Hitting Thingy is weak, then it’ll break from you hitting things with it. Carbon fiber solves both of those problems.

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