Racket

Abstract

The invention relates to a racket (1) which comprises an outer element (2) and an inner element (3), wherein the racket (1) additionally comprises either two intermediate elements (4) and a core element (5) or a central element (25), which comprises a core portion (26) and two intermediate portions (27), wherein the vertical layer structure of the outer frame region is formed by the outer element (2) and the inner element (3), and the vertical layer structure of the racket core is formed by the inner element (3) and the core element (5) or the core portion (26), and the vertical layer structure of the two throat portions is formed by the outer element (2) and in each case one intermediate element (4) or in each case one intermediate portion (27), and the vertical layer structure of the racket handle is formed at least partially by the outer element (2) and the two intermediate elements (4) or the handle portion (28).

Description

[0001] bat

[0002] The invention relates to a racket, in particular a tennis racket.

[0003] For a long time, tennis rackets were made of wood. Nowadays, they are made of metal, reinforced plastic and / or carbon fiber and are high-tech sports equipment with decades of development.

[0004] Rackets comprising layers of wood are, for example, from US2014038754A1, US2004138015A1, US4732384A, US4390182A,

[0005] EP0046204A2, EP0045991A1, DE20303931U1 , CN2451156Y and FR3026015A1 are known, but all of them have a different layer structure and different elements than the present invention.

[0006] The object of the invention is to provide a tennis racket made of wood or predominantly of wood, which has an improved design.

[0007] To solve the problem, a tennis racket according to claim 1 is proposed.

[0008] The racket comprises several layers of wood and optionally wood-based material, which run in the circumferential direction of the racket, optionally including additional layers of fiber fabric or fiber matting, which are also arranged in the circumferential direction.

[0009] The inner circumference of the racket head is encircled by at least one layer of wood. A reinforcing element, preferably also comprising several layers of wood or wood-based material, is inserted in the throat area of ​​the racket.

[0010] The layers surrounding the outside of the racket head also form part of the racket neck and meet in the area of ​​the handle. From the lower end of the handle, two reinforcing layers or a reinforcing element extend to the

[0011] Clubhead, where these end or this ends.

[0012] The racket is covered on both sides by a layer of veneer. Beneath these outer layers, there may be a layer of woven or non-woven fabric. Preferably, the outer surface of the racket is curved inwards, which can be achieved by shaping an inner layer of wood or wood-based material accordingly, for example by milling. The layers adjoining the inner layer conform to this shape.

[0013] Those layers of the racket that run circumferentially inside around the frame and outside around the frame and the handle are at an angle of 90 degrees to the top layers.

[0014] The layers of fiber fabric or woven fibers and wood layers are preferably bonded together with a resin.

[0015] One embodiment relates to a racket comprising a racket head, a racket handle, a racket neck with two neck sections and a racket throat, wherein the racket head comprises an outer frame section and an inner frame section, which inner frame section forms the racket throat between the two neck sections, wherein the racket comprises a vertical layered structure, wherein the vertical layered structure comprises an outer element, an inner element, two intermediate elements and a throat element, wherein at least the outer element and the inner element each comprise an inner layer and an outer layer, which are formed of wood or wood-based material, wherein the elements lie against each other with their inner layers, optionally with an intermediate layer of fiber or fabric.wherein the vertical layer structure of the outer frame area is formed by the outer element and the inner element, and the vertical layer structure of the racket throat is formed by the inner element and the throat element, and the vertical layer structure of the two neck sections is formed by the outer element and one intermediate element each, and the vertical layer structure of the racket handle is formed at least partially by the outer element and the two intermediate elements.

[0016] One embodiment relates to a racket comprising a racket head, a racket handle, a racket neck with two neck sections, and a racket throat, wherein the racket head comprises an outer frame section and an inner frame section, which inner frame section forms the racket throat between the two neck sections, wherein the racket comprises a vertical layered structure, wherein the vertical layered structure comprises an outer element and an inner element, wherein the racket comprises a middle element, which comprises a throat section and two intermediate sections that combine to form a handle section, wherein at least the outer element and the inner element each comprise an inner layer and an outer layer, which are formed of wood or wood-based material, wherein the elements lie against each other with their inner layers, optionally with an intermediate layer of fabric or fiber.wherein the vertical layer structure of the outer frame area is formed by the outer element and the inner element, and the vertical layer structure of the racket throat is formed by the inner element and the throat section, and the vertical layer structure of the two neck sections is formed by the outer element and an intermediate section in each case, and the vertical layer structure of the racket handle is formed at least partially by the outer element and the handle section.

[0017] The two versions differ in that in the first version the central element is composed of three elements in the form of the two intermediate elements and the heart element.

[0018] In one embodiment, each of the two intermediate elements and / or the core element comprises an inner layer and an outer layer made of wood or wood-based material. Preferably, the elements are positioned with their inner layers against each other, optionally with an intervening layer of non-woven fabric or woven material.

[0019] In one design variant, it is provided that at least in the outer element a layer of non-woven fabric or woven material is present between the inner layer and the outer layer.

[0020] In one design variant, the racket is provided to have a horizontal layer structure, which includes a top layer on each side, covering the longitudinal edges of the layers of the vertical layer structure.

[0021] In one embodiment, a layer of non-woven fabric or woven material is provided between the longitudinal edges of the layers of the vertical layer structure and the respective top layer.

[0022] In one design variant, it is provided that the racket has a central recess on its outer surface, at least in the area of ​​the outer frame, which is manufactured in particular in the inner position of the outer part.

[0023] In one version, the outer layers are designed to consist of real wood veneer.

[0024] In one design variant, the inner layers are made of plywood or laminated wood.

[0025] In one design variant, additional vertical and horizontal grip elements are provided in the area of ​​the racket handle to increase the width and height of the handle.

[0026] In one embodiment, the two intermediate elements extend from the end face of the racket handle to the racket head, forming part of the racket handle and part of each of the two neck sections. The intermediate elements project to the inner element, abutting each other in the area of ​​the racket handle, with the core element extending between them. In another embodiment, the inner and outer layers are each bonded with a resin, preferably with a non-woven or woven fabric layer present in the respective bond line.

[0027] In one embodiment, the racket comprises the central element, which includes the heart section and the two intermediate sections that merge to form the handle section, wherein the handle section and subsequently the two intermediate sections extend from the front of the racket handle to the racket head, so that the central element forms part of the racket handle and part of each of the two neck sections, with the intermediate sections extending to the inner element, the heart section extending between the two intermediate sections.

[0028] In one design variant, it is provided that the intermediate sections extend to at least a quarter and a maximum of three quarters of the height of the frame and are located between the outer element and the inner element, tapering upwards.

[0029] In one embodiment, the central element is provided for by sawing, cutting or shaping it from a sheet material with horizontal layers.

[0030] Advantageously, the proportion of renewable raw materials, especially wood, in the bat in question can be at least 90%.

[0031] An advantage of the current design of the racket is that only slight vibrations were observed when using the racket, or rather, the design of the racket was improved in many trials towards variants with reduced vibrations.

[0032] The invention is illustrated by drawings:

[0033] Fig. 1: illustrates the vertical layer structure of a first embodiment of the racket. Fig. 2: shows a view of the end face of an embodiment of the racket handle.

[0034] Fig. 3: Shows a view of the front face of a variant of the handle with a handle end cap and handle tape.

[0035] Fig. 4: illustrates a preferred embodiment of the racket without showing the end cap and grip tape.

[0036] Fig. 5: Shows a view of the front face of a variant design of the racket handle.

[0037] Fig. 6: Shows a view of the front of the handle of another version of the racket.

[0038] Fig. 7: illustrates the vertical layer structure of a second preferred embodiment of the racket.

[0039] The racket 1 is shown schematically in the figures and not to scale. The opening surface of the racket head is considered horizontal, so all layers parallel to the opening surface of the racket head are defined as horizontal layers, and all layers perpendicular to the opening surface are defined as vertical layers.

[0040] Fig. 1 shows the vertical layer structure of the racket 1 of a first embodiment variant, i.e. the vertical layers of the racket 1. The vertical layer structure comprises an outer element 2, an inner element 3, two intermediate elements 4 and a core element 5.

[0041] The outer element 2 encircles the entire racket 1 on its outer side. The outer element 2 forms part of the handle, part of both neck sections, and part of the outer frame of the racket head. The outer element 2 is not involved in the throat of the racket head, which is located between the two neck sections. The inner element 3 encircles the entire racket head on its inner side and thus forms part of the racket head's frame across its entire circumference, including the throat area.

[0042] The two intermediate elements 4 extend from the end face of the handle to the racket head, forming part of the handle and part of each of the two neck sections of the racket 1. As shown, the intermediate elements 4 preferably extend to the inner element 3. Less preferably, they can extend to the core element 5 if the latter extends to the outer element 2. The two intermediate elements 4 abut each other in the area of ​​the racket handle, thus forming an intermediate layer between the two sections of the outer element 2. The core element 5 is located in the area of ​​the racket's core and, together with the inner element 3, forms part of the racket frame situated between the two neck sections. Preferably, the core element 5 extends between the two intermediate elements 4, meaning that both ends abut the intermediate elements 4.

[0043] Preferably, additional vertical handle elements 6 may be present in the area of ​​the handle, which are located on the outside of the two areas of the outer element 2 in order to make the handle wider.

[0044] Each of the elements 2, 3, 4, 5 is preferably constructed in multiple layers. In particular, the outer element 2 and inner element 3 are constructed in multiple layers. The layer structure can be identical or different for elements 2, 3, 4, 5 with respect to material and layer thickness. Figure 1 illustrates elements 2, 3, 4, 5 made of layers with identical material thickness.

[0045] The outer element 2 preferably comprises an inner layer 7 and an outer layer 8, which are made of wood or wood-based material. Preferably, a non-woven or fabric layer 9 is located between the two layers 7, 8. The outer element 2 can already comprise the inner layer 7 and the outer layer 8 before the racket is assembled. Alternatively, the outer element 2 can only be assembled from the inner layer 7 and the outer layer 8 during the assembly of the racket.

[0046] The inner element 3 preferably comprises an inner layer 10 and an outer layer 11, which are made of wood or wood-based material. In one embodiment, a non-woven or woven layer 12 is located between the two layers 10, 11. In another embodiment, at least one further layer made of wood is located between the two layers 10, 11.

[0047] Each intermediate element 4 preferably comprises an inner layer 13 and an outer layer 14, which are made of wood or wood-based material. Preferably, a non-woven or woven layer 15 is located between the two layers 13, 14.

[0048] The core element 5 preferably comprises an inner layer 16 and an outer layer 17, which are made of wood or wood-based material. Preferably, a non-woven or woven layer 18 is located between the two layers 16, 17.

[0049] The inner layers 7, 10, 13, 16 preferably consist of a lightweight wood or wood-based material. Each inner layer 7, 10, 13, 16 preferably consists of a strip of plywood or laminated wood. The outer layers of the plywood or laminated wood can, for example, consist of ceiba veneer. The inner layers, if present, of the plywood or laminated wood strip consist, for example, of poplar or ceiba. In one embodiment, the inner layers 7, 10, 13, 16 are made of plywood or laminated wood with a thickness of approximately 6 mm.

[0050] The outer layers 8, 11, 14, and 17 preferably consist of a real wood veneer, especially hardwood. Examples of hardwoods, which should not be considered restrictive, include maple, birch, beech, oak, ash, and fruitwood.

[0051] The layers of fabric or weave 9, 12, 15, 18, 20 preferably consist of unidirectionally laid fibers or woven fibers or woven tapes. Suitable fiber materials include, for example, carbon, glass, or a natural fiber such as hemp or flax. The fibers or tapes of the weave are preferably oriented at an angle of 90° to each other and at an angle of 45° to the circumferential direction of the racket. However, unidirectional fiber layers, such as carbon fiber layers, can also be used alternatively or additionally.

[0052] For example, 0.25 mm thick fabric layers and 0.15 mm thick unidirectional fiber layers can be integrated into the layer structure of elements 2, 3, 4, 5, 25.

[0053] In the area of ​​the handle, the two intermediate elements 4 preferably lie directly against each other, particularly preferably with their outer layers 14.

[0054] The inner layers 13 of the intermediate elements 4 are joined on both sides by the inner layers 7 of the outer element 2, preferably directly, i.e., without the insertion of a further element. A vertical handle element 6, which may be formed from a single layer of wood or wood-based material, can be attached to each of the outer layers 8 of the outer element 2 in the area of ​​the handle.

[0055] In the area of ​​the two neck sections, the inner layers 7 and 13 of the outer element 2 and the intermediate elements 4 lie against each other. In the outer area of ​​the frame, the inner layers 7 and 10 of the outer element 2 and the inner element 3 lie against each other. In the heart area of ​​the frame, the inner layers 10 and 16 of the inner element 3 and the heart element 5 lie against each other.

[0056] The bonding of the inner layers 7, 10, 13, 16 to one another can be done directly or optionally with the insertion of an additional non-woven or woven layer. Such an additional non-woven or woven layer 22 is illustrated in Fig. 2 between the outer element 2 and the intermediate elements 4.

[0057] As can be seen in the sectional views in Figures 1, 4, and 6, the racket frame preferably has a circumferentially extending recess on its outer surface. This recess is preferably located in the inner layer 7 of the outer element 2, with the outer layer 8 and the non-woven or fabric layer 9 being molded onto this recess. The recess of the outer element 2 preferably extends only over a partial area and preferably ends in the region of the two neck sections. The recess is preferably located wherever strings of the stringing run. The recess can be located on the outer surface of the inner layer.

[0058] 7 are manufactured or on the inside of the inner layer 7, whereby in this case the inner layer would be displaced to the outside when the outer element 2 is pressed against the inner element 3.

[0059] A similar depression can also be present in the heart area, i.e., in heart element 5 or heart section 26, for example in the inner layer 16 of heart element 5. However, this depression is not necessary in the heart area and can be omitted to simplify manufacturing.

[0060] The recess can be produced, for example, with a ball end mill or a cove end mill.

[0061] Layers 6 to 22 each exist in layered form, i.e., each as a single element, prior to assembly. This means that the inner layers 7, 10, 13, and 16 are each processed as a single element, even though, in the case of plywood, they are themselves composed of several layers. Elements 2, 3, 4, and 5 may already comprise all their layers before being assembled into racket 1. However, it is also possible that elements 2, 3, 4, and 5 only result from the gluing of their layers during assembly into the racket. In particular, the woven or fabric layer 9 and the outer layer 8 of the outer element 2 can be attached after the inner layer 7 has been attached to the other elements 3 and 4. The layer 12 of the inner element 3 and the outer layer 11 of the inner element 3 can also be attached after the inner layer 10 has been attached to the other elements 2 , 5 .

[0062] The intermediate elements 4 and, optionally, the core element 5 are preferably already present with all their layers before assembly. In a first step of the assembly process, the intermediate elements 4 and the core element 5 can be assembled to form a central element 25, or this central element 25 can be constructed in another way, as described, for example, in Fig. 6. After the vertical layer structure has been completed from elements 2 to 5 according to Fig. 1 or from elements 2, 3, 25 according to Fig. 7, the horizontal layers of the layer structure can be attached.

[0063] These preferably each comprise a cover layer 19, which covers the longitudinal edges of the layers of the vertical layer structure. The cover layers 19 preferably consist of a real wood veneer, in particular of hardwood. Examples of hardwoods, which are not to be understood as limiting, are maple, birch, beech, oak, ash and the wood of fruit trees.

[0064] Preferably, at least one layer of non-woven fabric or woven material 20 is located between each of the two top layers 19 and the longitudinal edges of the layers of the vertical layer structure. The fibers or strips of the woven material preferably run at an angle of 90° to each other and at an angle of 45° to the longitudinal direction of the racket. The fibers of the non-woven fabric preferably run longitudinally along the handle and circumferentially around the frame.

[0065] In the area of ​​the handle, an additional horizontal handle element 21 can be provided on both sides to increase the height of the handle. The width and height of the handle can thus be adjusted by means of the vertical and horizontal handle elements 6, 21, even individually according to a player's preference.

[0066] The vertical handle elements 6 and horizontal handle elements 21 are attached after the two cover layers 19 have been attached. The vertical handle element 6 covers the edges of the cover layers 19 and the non-woven or woven layers 20.

[0067] Handle elements 6, 21 can be attached in any order.

[0068] The two top layers 19 are preferably each formed from a continuous piece of veneer, at least up to the area of ​​the handle, since they are covered there by the horizontal handle elements 21.

[0069] The non-woven or woven layer 20 can extend to the edge of the vertical layer structure, or end slightly inside, so that the edge of the non-woven or woven layer 20 is covered by the top layer 19.

[0070] The edges of the cover layers 19 are preferably provided with a chamfer or a rounding, away from the handle.

[0071] In the handle area, a larger chamfer or rounding is preferably present to achieve an octagonal or hexagonal handle shape. The chamfers can therefore be significantly more pronounced than illustrated in Fig. 2. Such a design is illustrated by way of example in Figs. 5 and 6. As can be seen in these figures, the chamfers can only be present in the wood material, since machining of the layers of fabric or woven material must be avoided.

[0072] The handle shape can be identical to that of known tennis rackets. This allows a grip end cap 23, manufactured according to the prior art and thus available on the market, to be attached to the handle. The grip end cap 23 can be fastened to the handle by means of screws, as illustrated in Fig. 3. The handle can be wrapped with a grip tape 24 in a known manner.

[0073] Alternatively, the handle end or a handle cap 23 can be made of wood, especially solid wood.

[0074] Figure 1 shows that the triangle between the heart and the two neck sections has pointed corners. Figure 4 shows that the cover layer 19 can have rounded edges in these areas. The pointed corners beneath the rounded areas of the cover layers 19 are preferably sealed with a filler, in particular resin. In the assembly shown in Figure 7, the corners are already rounded, so this step is unnecessary.

[0075] This resin and the resin used to bond the wood layers can be a synthetic resin that hardens through polymerization.

[0076] The resin, or another suitable adhesive, is preferably applied separately from the non-woven or woven layers by first applying the resin or adhesive to the first surface to be bonded, then placing the non-woven or woven layer on top, and finally pressing it together with the second surface to be bonded. The resin or adhesive penetrates the non-woven or woven layer. Alternatively, adhesive can be applied to both surfaces to be bonded, or to one surface to be bonded and the non-woven or woven layer.

[0077] Figures 6 and 7 illustrate a variant in which a central element 25 is present instead of the two intermediate elements 4 and the heart element 5. The central element 25 forms the two intermediate elements 4 and the heart element 5 in a single, one-piece element.

[0078] The central element 4 comprises a core section 26 and two intermediate sections 27 which combine to form a handle section 28. The core section 26 corresponds to the core element 5, and the intermediate sections 27 and the handle section 28 correspond to the intermediate elements 4. The difference is that the central element 25 is a single piece when the vertical layer structure of the racket is viewed from above, as shown in Figures 1 and 7.

[0079] The central element 25 can be cut and / or milled from a sheet material, in particular a laminated wood panel or plywood panel. The central element 25 can also be produced by gluing or bonding individual layers that have been previously shaped as required. The central element 25 can contain fiber layers in addition to wood layers. The individual layers of the central element 25 are preferably arranged horizontally, as illustrated in Fig. 6. However, the central element 25, considered as a unit, forms part of the vertical layer structure of the racket 1.

[0080] In one embodiment, the intermediate sections 27 extend beyond the heart section, preferably over at least a quarter of the height of the frame.

[0081] The racket 1 of this variant comprises a racket head, a racket handle, a racket neck with two neck sections and a racket throat, wherein the racket head comprises an outer frame area and an inner frame area, which inner frame area forms the racket throat between the two neck sections, wherein the racket comprises a vertical layered structure, wherein the vertical layered structure comprises an outer element 2, an inner element 3 and a middle element 25, wherein at least the outer element 2 and the inner element 3 each comprise an inner layer 7, 10, 13, 16 and an outer layer 8, 11, 14, 17, which are formed of wood or wood-based material, wherein the elements 2, 3 lie against each other with their inner layers 7, 10, optionally with an intervening layer of non-woven fabric or woven material.wherein the vertical layer structure of the outer frame area is formed by the outer element 2 and the inner element 3, and the vertical layer structure of the racket throat is formed by the inner element 3 and a throat section 26 of the middle element 25, and the vertical layer structure of the two neck sections is formed by the outer element 2 and two intermediate sections 27 of the middle element 25, and the vertical layer structure of the racket handle is formed at least partially by the outer element 2 and the intermediate sections 27 combined to form a handle section 28.

[0082] In the area of ​​the racket throat, the central element 25 can be provided with a recess, as illustrated in Fig. 7. The triangle or trapezoid enclosed by the central element 25, or more generally the free space between the racket throat and the two neck sections, can be lined with a veneer on its circumferential surface.

[0083] The inner element 3 is shown in Fig. 7 as a single layer, but preferably it is composed of at least two single layers as described for Fig. 1, comprising an inner layer 10 and an outer layer 11.

[0084] In one embodiment, the inner element 3 can comprise three layers of wood veneer. Each layer is preferably thinner than 1 mm, for example 0.9 mm. The inner element 3 is preferably between 2 mm and 4 mm thick overall, for example 2.7 mm. In one embodiment, the inner element 3 and / or its individual layers are made of ash wood.

[0085] In one embodiment, the outer element 2 comprises an inner layer 7, which is composed of two layers of wood veneer. Each of the two layers is preferably between 2.5 mm and 4 mm thick. The inner layer 7 is preferably between 5 mm and 8 mm thick.

[0086] In one version, the inner layer 7 and / or its individual layers are made of Ceiba wood.

[0087] The inner layer 7 can comprise one or more layers of fiber or fabric.

[0088] In one embodiment, the outer element 2 comprises an outer layer 8, which is composed of two layers of wood veneer. The respective wood veneer is preferably between 0.5 mm and 0.8 mm thick, for example 0.6 mm. In one embodiment, the outer layer 8 comprises an inner layer of beech veneer. The outer layer can be made of ash veneer.

[0089] The outer element 2 can comprise one or more layers of fiber or fabric.

[0090] The outer element 2 is preferably between 1 mm and 2 mm thick, for example 1.7 mm.

[0091] The middle element 25 is as thick as the layers of the

[0092] The inner element is 3 and the outer element is 2 wide.

Claims

Patent claims 1. Racket (1) comprising a racket head, a racket handle, a racket neck with two neck sections and a racket throat, wherein the racket head comprises an outer frame area and an inner frame area, which inner frame area forms the racket throat between the two neck sections, characterized in that the racket comprises a vertical layered structure, wherein the vertical layered structure comprises an outer element (2) and an inner element (3), wherein the racket (1) comprises either two intermediate elements (4) and a throat element (5) or a central element (25) comprising a throat section (26) and two intermediate sections (27) which combine to form a handle section (28), wherein at least the outer element (2) and the inner element (3) each comprise an inner layer (7, 10, 13, 16) and an outer layer (8, 11, 14, 17) which are formed of wood or wood-based material, wherein the elements (2, 3) with their inner layers (7,10) lie next to each other, optionally with an intermediate layer of fabric or fiber, wherein the vertical layer structure of the outer frame area is formed by the outer element (2) and the inner element (3), and the vertical layer structure of the racket throat is formed by the inner element (3) and the throat element (5) or the throat section (26), and the vertical layer structure of the two throat sections is formed by the outer element (2) and one intermediate element (4) or one intermediate section (27), and the vertical layer structure of the racket handle is formed at least partially by the outer element (2) and the two intermediate elements (4) or the handle section (28).

2. Racket (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that at least in the outer element (2) a fabric or fiber layer (9) is present between the inner layer (7) and the outer layer (8).

3. Racket (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the racket comprises a horizontal layer structure which includes on both sides a cover layer (19) which covers the longitudinal edges of the layers of the vertical layer structure.

4. Racket (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that a fabric or fiber layer (20) is located between the longitudinal edges of the layers of the vertical layer structure and the respective top layer (19).

5. Racket (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the racket (1) has a central depression on its outer surface at least in the area of ​​the outer frame area, which is manufactured in particular in the inner position (7) of the outer part (2).

6. Racket (1) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the outer layers (8, 11, 14, 17) consist of real wood veneer.

7. Racket (1) according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the inner layers (7, 10, 13, 16) consist of plywood or laminated wood.

8. Racket (1) according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that additional vertical grip elements (6) and horizontal grip elements (21) are provided in the area of ​​the racket handle to increase the width and height of the handle.

9. Racket (1) according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the inner layers (7, 10, 13, 16) and the outer layer (8, 11, 14, 17) are each bonded together by a resin, wherein preferably in the respective adhesive joint a Tissue or fiber layer (9, 12, 15, 18) is present.

10. Racket (1) according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the racket (1) comprises the two intermediate elements (4) and the heart element (5), wherein the two intermediate elements (4) extend from the end face of the racket handle to the racket head, forming a part of the racket handle and each a part of the two neck sections, wherein the intermediate elements (4) project to the inner element (3), wherein the two intermediate elements (4) abut each other in the area of ​​the racket handle and wherein the heart element (5) extends between the two intermediate elements (4).

11. Racket (1) according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the racket (1) comprises the central element (25) which includes the heart section (26) and the two intermediate sections (27) which relate to the The handle section (28) is combined, wherein the handle section (28) and subsequently the two intermediate sections (27) extend from the front of the racket handle to the racket head, so that the middle element (25) forms part of the racket handle and part of each of the two neck sections, wherein the intermediate sections (27) extend to the inner element (3), and the heart section (26) extends between the two intermediate sections (27).

12. Racket (1) according to claim 11, characterized in that the intermediate sections (27) extend to at least one quarter and at most three quarters of the height of the frame and are located tapering upwards between the outer element (2) and the inner element (2).

13. Bat (1) according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that the central element (25) is sawn, cut or shaped from a sheet material with horizontal layers.

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