1. Home
  2. Sports
  3. Tennis
composite
<Back to Last Page>     <Full Glossary>

 Related Terms
•  aluminum
•  fiberglass
•  graphite
 
 
Definition: A frame material made most commonly from graphite and fiberglass, and sometimes also other materials such as titanium and kevlar, mixed with a plastic resin. The stiffness and cost of composite frames varies depending on the exact mix of materials.

Related Resources:

Who Wants to Be a Tennis Gear Millionaire?
See if your knowledge of tennis equipment is worth a million bucks.

A Closer Look at String Tension
Understanding how energy dynamics in the ball-string interaction govern the effect of different string tensions.

Racquet Care and Stringing
How to keep your racquet performing at its best.

Buying an Adult Racquet
How to choose the right tennis racquet.

<Back to Last Page>     <Full Glossary>

Explore Tennis

About.com Special Features

Holiday Central

What to eat, where to go, fun things to do and how to save money on the perfect gifts. More >

Introduction to Pilates

Learning Pilates fundamentals can help you get the most out of your exercise regime. More >

  1. Home
  2. Sports
  3. Tennis

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.