The Olympic motto-Citius, Altius, Fortius-Latin and higher, stronger and faster-communicate together in English, which has always been applied to the performance of Olympic and Paralympic athletes. As more and more sports equipment manufacturers use composite materials, the motto now applies to shoes, bicycles, and more products used by today’s competitors.
It was discovered that materials that can increase the strength and reduce the weight of equipment used by athletes can shorten the time and improve performance.
Kayaking
The use of Kevlar, which is commonly used for bulletproof applications in kayaks, can make the boat structure strong without cracking and shattering. Graphene and carbon fiber are used in canoes and boat hulls to increase strength and reduce weight, while increasing glide.
Golf
Compared with traditional materials, carbon nanotubes (CNT) have higher strength and specific stiffness, so they are often used in sports equipment. Wilson Sporting Goods Co. has used nanomaterials to make tennis balls to help the balls maintain their shape by limiting the air loss when hitting the ball and keep them bouncing longer. Fiber-reinforced polymers are also used in tennis rackets to increase flexibility and improve durability and performance.
Carbon nanotubes are used to make golf balls and have the advantages of strength, durability and wear resistance. Carbon nanotubes and carbon fibers are also used in golf clubs to reduce the weight and torque of the club, while increasing stability and control.
Post time: Jul-26-2021
