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How are polymers used in sports?

One example is a tennis racket it is used w/ carbon fibon


What minerals are used in making a tennis ball?

The tennis ball is made from a mixture felt-rubber; the internal gas is air.


Where is graphite used in tennis rackets?

I have learned that graphite is used in the handle of the racket and that's why someimes you find black marks on your hand after playing for a while.


Is nylon a natural or manmade fiber?

nylon is made out of man made polymers , and was first created 28th february 1935 . It's was first used in nylon tooth brushes Nylon was intended to be a synthetic replacement for silk and substituted for it in many different products after silk became scarce during World War II. It replaced silk in military applications such as parachutes and flak vests, and was used in many types of vehicle tires. Nylon fibers are used in many applications, including fabrics, bridal veils, carpets, musical strings, and rope. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nylon


How many varieties of nylon are there?

there are diffrent typesof nylon as it can be used for different types of clothes and materials...=] ---- there are diffrent typesof nylon as it can be used for different types of clothes and materials...=] ---- there are diffrent typesof nylon as it can be used for different types of clothes and materials...=] ---- there are diffrent typesof nylon as it can be used for different types of clothes and materials...=] ---- there are diffrent typesof nylon as it can be used for different types of clothes and materials...=] ----

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Tennis Strings?

It is used to make racket plat


What is tennis string most commonly made out of?

Among the top tennis strings on the market, nylon or polyester string is most often used. Nylon is used in so called monofilament strings; multi-filament feature nylon combined with strings such as polyester, Kevlar, Vectran, etc.


Is it a ping pong bat or racket?

A racket has strings ... a bat is solid a bat is used to hit a leather ball which is very hard as compared to normal tennis ball So we can say that a bat is used to hit stronger things but both can be used for beating hahaha!!


What other types of strings beside nylon are used for guitars?

There are two different kind of strings. There are nylon strings and steel strings. Nylon strings are found on acoustic guitars while steel strings are common to find on electronic guitars.


I am getting better at tennis and need tighter tention of strings my racket is all right but I am considering getting a better racket or just getting it restrung which should I do?

Changing a racket takes a few weeks to get used to. If you like your racket and you feel comfortable playing with it, then I consider just changing the strings. If you don't feel comfortable with your racket and you feel that you can do better with another one then just get a new racket altogether. It really just depends on your racket and if it feels comfortable to use.


Why is the badminton racket is very much higher than other racket sports?

Badminton is a very fast sport, and as such the rackets used are a lot lighter than in other sports such as tennis and squash.They generally consist of a handle, a shaft and a head. The whole length of the racket can be no greater than 68cm, and the width no greater than 23cm.The head of the racket is made up of a frame and the strings, which are usually made from nylon (though can actually be made from sheep or cow gut).


What is the number of nylon strings used on an ukulele?

The standard ukulele has 4 strings. You can get them with up to eight strings.


How is racket spelt?

If you are talking about the sort you play tennis with then: racquet but Racket is often commonly used.


Can badninton racket strings be used for squash rackets?

No they are too weak!


What are tennis reels used for?

Strings


Can nylon ukulele stings be used on a dulcimer?

Dulcimers are strung with steel strings. It would be possible to use nylon strings, but it would not have the same sound.


What are table tennis cases for?

Table tennis cases are used to hold and protect your table tennis racket. Bumpernets.com is one of many web sites you can go to check out selections of table tennis racket cases.