This report describes a comparison of cassette front material in terms of its effect on radiographic imaging. We compared aluminum, carbon fiber, and a new material (Hylite) in terms of their absorption, scatter rate (lead-disc method), MTF, and subjective appearance, using an extremity phantom. For scatter rate and MTF, we also carried out analysis using Monte Carlo simulation. Results indicated that the cassette using the new material was intermediate between the aluminum panel and CFRP panel in terms of weight, absorption rate, and scatter rate. We also found that the new panel material showed a visual difference from the aluminum panel when a lower tube voltage and thinner object were assigned.