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Piezoelectric Tennis Rackets

Posted by michael on from the cheap-shot dept.

morcheeba writes "EETimes has an article on a piezoelectric tennis racket made by Head Sport AG. It uses piezoelectric fibers to damp vibrations and, due to regulations, it doesn't contain a battery. Although it's been out a while, it's now gaining credibility with professionals and has made it into the quarterfinals of the French Open."

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  1. *sigh* by ceejayoz · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Can't we have a sport that's based on talent and not $$$? The technology's cool, but I don't think it should be allowed in competition...

  2. Not the first Piezoelectric Application by s.fontinalis · · Score: 2, Flamebait

    K2 skis have had a piezoelectric ski on the market since 1996, the Merlin V complete with a little blinking red light to show that its working(just like a BE, ahh how we morn the BEOS). More here: http://www.acx.com/lab/cool_ski.html Dampening technology has advantages yes - but generally the reason high tech gadgets make it to the finals have to do with sponsorship & psychology, not necessarily technological superiority.

  3. Re:anna kornakova uses an electric racket by andrea_dworkin · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    You sexist pig!! Your trollish jokes are not amusing. If I wanted to have intercoarse with you, my foot would already be up your ass.

  4. I am SHOCKED! by PyRoNeRd · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Slashdot, my fave geeks news site is discussing SPORTS (barf).

    Next time you'll be saying that Microsoft is good!!

    Will you please refrain from mentioning sports in future or be honest about it at least and rename the caption "News for Jocks. Stuff that sweats".