Main Introduction


Nowadays technology plays an essential role in sports. Every time is more common that new machines, applications and technologies are revolutionizing the way sports are played, regulated and watched by its fans all around the world.


As its known, lots of new issues have been being developed in order to improve and transform sports. These technologies, as ingestible computers, wearable computers, biomimetics, carbon nanotechnology, computational fluid dynamics, digital imaging and video, information technologies, reactive materials, robotics, tool-less manufacturing and so on, are going to transform every single sport, and consequently the International Sports Management.

This blog that we have created has the purpose of explain how new technologies are transforming the Event Management, Athlete Preparation and the Media and ICTs in Tennis sport.

On the field

TENNIS RACKET



The tennis racket is perhaps the most prestigious piece of equipment and has traditionally attracted the most attention in terms of technological development.


This is possibly because the racket is the individual's tool: it is the only equipment not shared by the players and can be tailored to the physiology and playing style of the individual.


The materials used for rackets have changed throughout the decades: beginning with wooden frames, experimenting with metal alloys, and arriving at carbon-fibre composites. Manufacturing methods have evolved accordingly, but there remains a considerable amount of manual labour involved in crafting a racket. These changes are more commonly appreciated by recreational players than by professionals, although both groups have benefited from the improvement.

The most advanced of the racket technologies created by tennis racquet manufacturers are described at Tennis Warehouse.

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/technologies.html


What is the difference between #1 and #2? Federer racket and interview

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHke_-uzXc0&feature=related

2 comentarios:

  1. Martin21 de abril de 2010, 2:28

    Well, a racket and its technology. This article does not surprise me too much to be honest. Probably because I already knew about this :)

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  2. Moonwalk21 de abril de 2010, 23:28

    I used to treat my racket like a treasure when I played tennis, and I remember spending a lot of time when it came to buy one, taking into account all the details you guys mention here.

    Sara

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