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Are composites always lighter structures than wooden ones ?

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topspeed100

topspeed100

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I ask this since in hockey sticks the wood is heavier. This is always the case, but the composite sticks are hollow..so no wonder.

Is it possible then that actually optimal use of wood ( balsa, plywood ), foam and composites the most durable and at the same time light structure is being obtained ?

To me it seems that only very little wood is used in composite aeroplanes. Am I wrong ?
 
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