A carbon reinforced composite can hold a lot of force (depending on the size) and is VERY light. There isn't that much friction either. (Well, I'm not positive, but it's about the same as a metal). A perfect example would be a hockey stick. (Look at team 20, for example!
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Hockey sticks also run a variety of prices, depending on the quality, but can be pretty cheap. (Usually aluminum is cheapest, going all the way up to the expensive graphite ones)
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