racquet

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  • a sports implement (usually consisting of a handle and an oval frame with a tightly interlaced network of strings) used to strike a ball (or shuttlecock) in various games

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    A racquet or racket is a sports implement consisting of a handled frame with an open hoop across which a network of cord is stretched. It is used for catching or striking a ball in such games as squash (sport)squash, tennislawn tennis and racquetball. Collectively, these games are known as List of sports#Racket sportsracquet sports.The frame was traditionally made of wood and the strings of catgut. Wood is still used for real tennis, racquets (sport), and xare. Otherwise most racquets are now made of synthetic materials such as carbon fibre, ceramics or alloys. Catgut has largely been replaced by synthetic materials such as nylon.

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    Websites


    +++ BadmintonThai.com +++ All about badminton
    All about badminton. How to play Badminton, Coaching, Drill, much and more.
    http://www.badmintonthai.com/

    Tennis Club Bremgarten
    The tennis club in Bremgarten invites you to learn all about its activities, training programs, tournaments, members and how to become a member
    http://www.tcbremgarten.ch/

    IHRSA
    International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association: Organization that promotes fitness through education and sport club membership.
    http://www.IHRSA.org/

    RacquetWorld.com
    Discounts on brand name racquetball equipment, gear and accessories. Also provides equipment ratings, players database, and racquetball resources.
    http://www.racquetworld.com

    Pierpont Racquet Club
    Private tennis, racquetball, swim and fitness club. Ventura.
    http://www.pierpontrc.com

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