Abstract: A composite laminate including an exterior face material, such as a wood veneer, fabric or thin metal is disclosed for use with a fiber impregnated substrate having a polyester backing sheet thereon. The composite laminate of this invention eliminates the need for an adhesive between the polyester sheet and the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to multilayer wood veneer composite laminates, the outermost layer of which is a natural wood veneer, and the substrate of which is a plurality of layers of cellulose-containing plastic sheets, and a method to make the composite laminate. The composite laminate according to the present has the look, feel, heft, and sound when struck of natural wood. The method has a very short cycle time, which increases the utilization of capital equipment, and includes the steps of laying-up the substrate layers, pre-heating the substrate layers, applying adhesive to the bottom surface of the outer layer or layers, laying-up the outer layer(s) on the pre-heated substrate layers, and cold pressing the layers in a compression die. The laminate is then de-molded. If a metal die is utilized, the laminate will be cool upon de-molding.

Abstract: An elongate elastomeric conditioning aid including a central weighted rib engageable with the periphery of a racquet frame. Integral side mounting panels extend from the opposed longitudinal sides of the rib for engagement with the opposed sides of a racquet frame. The mounting panels at the outer edges thereof are provided with elongate locking elements which are releasably interlocked immediately below the frame and between the strings of the racquet.