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Case Studies: Sports & Recreation Applications

	Pool Umbrella Clamp Portable shade system from Too Kool Recreation uses extremely strong rust-proof Kool Klamp, made from a high-impact compound and a thermoplastic elastomer.
	Bicycle Air Pump The revolutionary Cyclaire pumping technology made it possible to achieve big performance from a very compact bicycle pump.
	Snowmobile Clamp Snowmobile enthusiasts have embraced the SuperClamp as their preferred tie-down system because of its sleek appearance, easy use, and superior durability.
	Golf Towel Holder For Craig Holub, founder of Towel Tag™, a creative idea arose out of his frustration with some golf accessories. As an avid golfer, he often took issue with the inability to access his golf towel during play.
	Tennis Racquet For over 25 years the world's top tennis players have called upon world-recognized tennis "guru" Warren Bosworth to customize their tennis racquets for optimum performance.
	Treadmill Rapid Injection Molding is a process that quickly turns out high quality products and is frequently referred to as the "bridge" between prototyping and conventional injection molding.
	Bike Suspension Controller Cycling enthusiasts instantly recognize and respect the name SRAM. The company's components—and more recently suspension systems—have set the standard for innovation and quality demanded by racing and off-road cyclists.
	Sound Bar Creating "the most entertaining products in the world" is no small feat. Yet, that is the mission of WMS Gaming as they manufacture and globally market casino gaming devices and systems.
	Mouthguard Imagine a sports mouthguard that not only protects teeth and reduces the risk of concussion, it inhibits bacteria and makes a fashion statement while at the same time actually improving the wearer's athletic performance!
	Putter Sight For most athletes, perhaps the most prized competitive skill is well developed hand-eye coordination. If you don't believe it, try putting a dimpled white ball into a hole from just three feet away. While being watched. For money!
	Archery Cable Guide The sport of archery is nearly as old as man himself and since the first ancient strung an arrow, archers have continuously looked for new technology to improve their aim.
	Skateboard Bell Innovative Products of Sylmar, CA would like to shed some light on the world of extreme sports, or at least some extreme light on the sport of skateboarding.
	Fishing bait Storage Bag Long suspecting that fish are sometimes smarter than their pursuers, this tournament fisherman's suspicions have been born out in recent studies from the University of Oklahoma.
	Bike Repair Stand On the professional racing circuit, in leading bicycle repair shops, and in the homes of serious amateurs throughout the world, the products of Park Tool USA are found in prominent use.
	Protective Helmet Sometimes human lives connect in mysterious ways and often it seems they do so for a purpose. Sonny Bono. Michael Kennedy. Wendy Moore.
	Golf Club Head When GRC (General Ribbon Corporation) wanted to start making golf club heads, they knew they would need a specialty compound.
	Bicycle Wheel Hub SRAM Corporation, a global manufacturer of OEM bicycle components, recently introduced an innovative new design for its Dual Drive system found on the rear wheel of mid- to high-end leisure bicycles.
	Canoe Seat We-no-nah Canoe, the world's largest maker of ultra-light and high-performance canoes and touring kayaks, was born from a lifelong devotion to paddling by its owner, Mike Cichanowski.
	Track & Field Discus Olympic medalists know one thing for certain—it's hard to win without the right equipment.
	Dive Reel The revolutionary reel abandons heavy stainless steel in favor of a non-corrosive, reinforced polypropylene compound from RTP Company.
	Bicycle Hand Break Professional bicycle teams throughout Europe rely on sturdy, cutting edge hand brake mechanisms from MAVIC S.A. in Saint Trivier sur Moignans, France.
	Bicycle Shifter SRAM Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, specializes in high-performance shifters, derailleurs, brake levers and accessories for all types of bicycles.
	Paintball Gun Frame When paintball began in the U.S. in 1981, few expected its popularity to soar.
	Golf Shoe Cleat "Traditional golf spikes actually punctured the crown of grass plants, weakening them and making them vulnerable to disease," says Mark Moore, developer of the Gripper Golf Cleats.
	Sport Shoes When RTP Company was asked to match 12 fashion colors for Reebok's fall 1989 sports shoes, and to do so quickly, we did just that.
	Bicycle Cyclometer Each trend in bicycling seems to take the strain out of riding a bicycle and makes it harder to find an excuse for not joining the enthusiastic groups pedaling down the highway, up the mountains and across the countryside.