Abstract: An improved racquet frame construction including a one-piece handle, throat and shoulder member formed of a composite material and a metal rim is provided. The shoulder of the one-piece composite material member defines two opposed shoulder-receiving portions. The respective ends of a curved metal rim are secured in the opposed shoulder-receiving portions to thereby define an improved racquet frame.

Abstract: An improved game paddle construction, utilizing a wood core and metal skin layers is provided. The wood core defines an integrated blade portion and handle portion, the blade portion of the wood core having a uniform thickness defined by opposed substantially planar surfaces. The first and second metal skin layers are respectively bonded to the opposed surfaces of the wood core to substantially sandwich the entire blade portion of the wood core therebetween. A grip is secured to the handle portion, the grip surrounding a substantial lengthwise extent of the handle portion.