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Thomas Allen, The Conversation

A smashing history of how tennis rackets evolved from wood to fibre and changed the game

The Open era in 1968, when professionals and amateurs began competing together for cash prizes, was probably a key driver behind the development of racquets.

Thomas Allen, The Conversation
· Jan 22, 2020 · 02:30 pm
Running shoes: Scientific designs could hold the key for athletes to run faster and more efficiently

Over the last two decades, there has been growing focus on the engineering of sports equipment, including running shoes.

Thomas Allen, The Conversation
· Nov 26, 2019 · 07:24 pm