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Fibre fracture of a composite racket
Tennis rackets are now predominantly manufactured in the Far East. Manufacture of today's composite rackets is labour-intensive, and involves many processes beginning with 'prepreg'.

Prepreg is a ready-to-mould tape or sheet of fibres impregnated with partially cured resin. This allows sheets to be stored (usually refridgerated) and used when necessary.

The sheets are cut to size and shape for hand lay-up.

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