Abstract: A composite racquetball racquet comprises a molded synthetic plastic frame member on which is adhesively bonded a generally U-shaped channel and a synthetic plastic bumper strip is adhesively bonded over the channel outer periphery at the outer head portion of the frame. Mechanical interlock formations are provided between the plastic frame member and the metal channel side walls.

Abstract: A composite racquetball racquet comprises a molded synthetic plastic frame member on which is adhesively bonded a generally U-shaped channel and a synthetic plastic bumper strip is adhesively bonded over the channel outer periphery at the outer head portion of the frame. Mechanical interlock formations are provided between the plastic frame member and the metal channel side walls.

Abstract: A game racquet comprising a composite metal and plastic frame having a stringing section and a handle, the composite frame formed from an extruded metal channel member surrounding and substantially enclosing an extruded plastic core member, the extruded metal and plastic core member being bonded together to form a unitary metal-plastic composite frame, .Iadd.wherein the horizontal neutral axis of the core member is closely aligned with the horizontal neutral axis of the metal channel member .Iaddend.and a bumper strip covering the outer surface of the composite frame, the bumper strip having a central groove to receive and protect the stringing.