Nanotechnology is being applied to many areas of sports such as human movement science, sports halls, facility, equipment etc. In the world of sports even the most minimal changes in the equipments can make all the difference between losing and winning. This review article will signify the present scenario regarding the importance of nanotechnology in the field of sports. Tennis and Golf is traditionally two of the main sports that embrace new technology. Golf club manufacturer Wilson has invested heavily in nanotechnology in recent years, particularly nano metal coatings. Nanodynamics®, a nanoscaled engineering and material company have recently produced golf ball with nanoscale coatings to reduce ‘spring’ and allow a trurer contact with the club, producing shots that do not go further, but do travel straighter. Carbon nanotubes have been used for sports equipments for few years now, particularly companies such as Yonex, maker of badminton racquets. These racquets are lighter which allow for more compact swing that still produce maximum power. Undeniably, sports have led the way for nanotechnology commercialization. From golf balls to foot warmers, athlete skin care to new tennis racquets consumer demand for better exercise equipment and material is still driving nanotech revenues. Sports equipment manufacturers claim that carbon nanotubes stiffen the shaft and head of some tennis racquets, thus creating a high strength-to-weight ratio. Golf balls have been developed which claim to use the technology to improve the flight of the balls. With the help of nanoparticles, bicycle frames have been engineered to be stronger and lighter, and swimsuits have been designed which use the technology to mimic the skin of sharks and allow swimmers to move more quickly through the water.
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