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This directory contains information on companies using nanotechnology to improve sporting goods.
Company | Product | Advantage |
InMat | Nanocomposite barrier film | Prevents air loss from tennis balls, etc |
Wilson | Tennis racquet frames containing silicon dioxide nanoparticles | Increases strength, stability and power |
Re-Turn AS | Epoxy containing carbon nanotubes coating the skin of kayaks | Increases abrasion resistance |
Yonex | Resin containing buckyballs (fullerenes) used to make badminton raquets | Increases power and stability |
Maruman | Golf club shafts made from a composite containing buckyballs (fullerenes) | |
Eston Cycling | Bicycle parts made with carbon nanotubes | Increases stiffness without weight increase |
Holmenkol | Ski wax made with nanocomposites | Increases gliding performance and maximum speed |
St Croix Rods | Fishing rods made with a epoxy resin (called NSi) made with silica nanoparticles | Increased strength without weight increase |