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Published by: BCC Research
Published: Jul. 1, 1998 - 169 Pages
Table of Contents
Introduction
Objective And Purpose Of This Report
Reasons For This Study
Contribution Of The Study
Scope And Format
Methodology And Sources Of Information
Related Reports And Author's Credentials
Bcc On-Line Services
Internet
Summary
Industry Structure
The Sporting Goods Industry
Trends In The Industry
Inline Skates
The Inline Hockey Industry
Recreational Inline Skating Industry
The Ski And Snowboard Connection
Other Manufacturers
Wheel Manufacture
Materials Used In Wheel Manufacture
Trends In The Industry
Golf
Oem Golf Manufacturers
Sales Channels For Golf Clubs
The Aftermarket
Manufacture Of Golf Clubs
Manufacture Of Golf Club Heads
Manufacture Of Shafts For The Golf Industry
The Aerospace Connection
Carbon Fiber In The Golf Club Industry
Aldila's Plans To Move Into Carbon Fiber Production
Titanium In The Golf Club Industry
The Snow Sports Industry
Distribution Channels In The Snow Sports Industry
Materials Used In Ski And Snowboard Production
The Downhill Ski Industry
The Snowboard Industry
The Fishing Rod Industry
Tennis
The Ski Connection
The Two Major Reasons Ski Companies Make Tennis Racquets
Tennis Racquet Sales Distribution
High End Tennis Racquet Sales (Over $150)
Low End Tennis Racquet Sales (Under $150 Retail)
Manufacturers Pricing
Manufacture Of Tennis Racquets
Materials Used In The Manufacture Of Tennis Racquets
Methods Of Manufacture
Suppliers
The Bicycle Industry
Low End Bicycles
High End Bicycles
Sales Channels Of Bicycles
The Hang Gliding Industry
Company Profiles
Aldila, Inc.
Callaway Golf Company
Crown Plastics
Dynastar Skis
Evolution Ski Company
First Team Sports
Head Usa
High Gear Cyclery
K2
Kryptonics, Inc.
Lamiglas, Inc.
Morrow Snowboards
Roces
Rollerblade
Rossignol
Trek
True Temper
Volkl Usa
Will's Wing
Wilson Sporting Goods
Advanced Materials Used In Sporting Goods
The Pricing Of Materials In This Report
Inline Skates
Construction Of An Inline Skate
Types Of Inline Skates
Recreational/Fitness Skates
The Shell
The Frames
Wheels
Breakdown Of The Inline Skate
Golf
Woods
Differences Between Metal Woods And Traditional Woods
Metal Woods
The Need For Insets
Titanium Metal Woods
Is Titanium A Fad?
Mid-Size Heads
Graphite Woods
Reasons Against Metal Or Graphite Heads
Irons
Shafts
The Importance Of Flex In A Golf Shaft
Material Choices For Golf Club Shafts
Perceptions Of Materials
Titanium Golf Shafts
Steel Shafts
Carbon Fiber Shafts
Types Of Carbon Fiber Golf Shafts
Taylor Made Production Of Golf Shafts
Is There Additional Performance From Shafts With Non-Conical Shapes?
Disadvantages Of Carbon Fiber Shafts
Fiberglass In Golf Clubs
Boron Fiber In Golf Clubs
Overseas Produced Golf Components
New Materials For Golf Shafts
Skis
A Brief History Of Ski Development
Construction Of Skis
Shaped Skis Or "Pencil Skis"?
Rental Skis
Materials Used In The Construction Of Skis
Metal Usage In Skis
Top Sheets Of Skis
Ski Bases
Snowboards
Construction Of Snowboards
Entry Level Snowboards
Trends In Snowboarding
Fishing Rods
Line Guide Materials
Methods Of Production
Racquet Sports
The Importance Of Advanced Materials In Racquet Sports
High And Low End Tennis Racquets
A Brief History Of Tennis Racquet Development
Tennis Racquet Developments: The Oversize Head
The Wide-Body Racquet
The Rise Of The Long-Body Racquet
Is There A Sweet Spot On A Tennis Racquet?
New Materials For Long-Body Racquets
High Modulus Carbon Fiber
Titanium
What's Driving Titanium In Tennis Racquets?
Aramid
Handle Construction In Tennis Racquets
Vibration-Absorbing Components
Materials Used In The Construction Of Low End Tennis Racquets
Materials Used In High End Racquets
Bicycles
Bicycle Frames
High End Bicycles (Over $2,000)
Long-Term Trends In Bicycle Materials
Hang Gliding
Markets
Overview
The Rise Of Extreme Sports
Inline Skating
Age
(In Years)
A Brief History Of Inline Skating
The Rise Of Inline Hockey
All-Terrain Skates
Pricing In The Inline Skate Industry
Golf
Trends In Golf
The Tiger Woods Phenomenon
The Market For Golf Clubs
Reasons Why Golfers Replace Equipment
Buying Preferences: Custom Or From A Manufacturer
Custom Club Making
About Custom Club Making
Who Buys Custom Clubs?
Types Of Clubs
Skis
A Brief History Of The Sport
Telemark Skiing Today
The Rise In Downhill Skiing
The Importance Of Teflon
Other Developments: Snowmaking
Skiing In The 1990s
The Ski Rental Market
How Often Do Skis Need To Be Replaced?
Long-Term Trends In Alpine Skiing
The Impact Of Shaped Skis
Snowboards
Trends In Snowboarding
Fishing
Racquet Sports
Tennis
Bicycles
(Millions)
The Mountain Biking Craze
Other Developments
Longer Term Trends In Bicycling
Hang Gliding
History Of Hang Gliding
Technology Overview
Producing An Inline Skate
Necessary Developments—The Polyurethane Wheel
Producing An Inline Skate Wheel
Bicycle Manufacture
Ski/Snowboard Manufacture
About Ski And Snowboard Bases
Making A Composite Part
Prepreg
About Titanium Prepreg
Differences Between Wire And Fiber
Manufacturing Composite Shafts
Flag Wrap Or Table Wrap
Filament Winding
Resin Dipped
Bladder Molding
Why Composites Fail
Titanium
International
Inline Skating
Trends In The Manufacture Of Inline Skates
Market Trends In Inline Skating
Downhill Skiing
Rest Of The
Snowboard Manufacture
Trends In Snowboarding
Golf
Japanese Golf Manufacturers
Other Asian Countries
Bicycles
Racquet Sports
List Of Tables
Summary Table--U.S. Market For Advanced Materials In Sporting Goods, 1997-2002
1 Inline Hockey Manufacturers
2 U.S. Inline Skate Manufacturers
3 Inline Wheel Manufacturers
4 Reasons Against Increased Market Size Of Inline Skates At Lower Price Points
5 Original Equipment Golf Club Manufacturers
6 Retail Channels For Golf Clubs
7 Breakdown Of Golf Club Component Sales
8 Number Of Golf Shafts Sold In The U.S.
9 Steel Golf Shaft Manufacturers
10 Carbon Fiber Golf Shaft Manufacturers
11 Distribution Channels Of Snow Sports Equipment
12 U.S. Ski Manufacturers
13 U.S. Snowboard Manufacturers
14 Fishing Rod Manufacturers
15 Tennis Racquet Manufacturers (Under $150)
16 Tennis Raquet Manufacturers (Over $150)
17 High End Tennis Racquet Sales
18 Number Of Tennis Racquets Sold
19 Tennis Racquet Sales (Under $150 Retail)
20 Methods Of Manufacturing A Tennis Racquet
21 Bicycle Manufacturers
22 Typical Prices Per Pound Of Materials In This Report
23 Comparison Of Hard And Soft Boot Inline Skates
24 Comparison Of Lldpe, Ionomers And Thermoplastic Polyurethane
25 Advantages Of Thermoplastic Polyurethane Over Metal Wheels
26 Breakdown Of Wheel Hubs By Type Of Material
27 Breakdown Of The Weight Of An Inline Skate
28 Materials Used In The Construction Of Inline Skates, 1997-2002
29 Differences Between Metal Woods And Traditional Woods
30 Advantages Of A Peripherally Weighted Head
31 Titanium Versus Stainless Steel Metal Woods
32 Comparison Of A Cavity Back And Muscleback Irons
33 Materials Used In The Construction Of Golf Club Heads, 1997-2002
34 Criteria For Golf Shafts
35 Comparison Of Stiff And Flexible Shafts
36 Flex Ratings Of Golf Shafts
37 Comparison Of Carbon Fiber, Steel And Titanium In Golf Club Shafts
38 Typical Weights Of Golf Club Shafts
39 Relative Prices Of Steel, Carbon Fiber And Titanium Shaft Drivers
40 Comparison Of Various Types Of Carbon Fiber Golf Shafts
41 Performance Requirements Of Metal Matrix Composite Golf Club Shafts
42 Materials Used In The Construction Of Golf Club Shafts
43 Description Of Ski Construction
44 Types Of Ski Construction
45 Classification Of The Uses Of Downhill Skis
46 Longevity Of Retail Versus Rental Skis
47 Core Materials In Skis
48 Advantages Of Foam Over Wood In A Core
49 Comparison Of The Various Top Sheets Used In Skis And Snowboards
50 Comparison Of Sintered And Extruded Uhmwpe
51 Materials Used In The Construction Of Downhill Skis, 1997-2002
52 Comparison Of The Types Of Snowboards
53 Types Of Snowboards
54 Materials Used In The Construction Of Snowboards, 1997-2002
55 Comparison Of Fresh And Saltwater Fishing Rods
56 Materials Used In The Construction Of Fishing Rods, 1997-2002
57 Racquet Weight
58 Advantages Of A Lighter Weight Racquet
59 Differences Between High And Low End Racquet Construction
60 Head Sizes In Tennis Racquets
61 Advantages Of A Wider Racquet
62 Comparison Of Long-Body And Conventional Racquets
63 Comparison Of Swing Weights Of Tennis Racquets
64 Head's Titanium Racquets
65 Rationale For Choosing Vibration-Absorbing Materials
66 Advanced Materials Used In The Construction Of Low End Tennis Racquets, 1997-2002
67 Materials Used In The Construction Of High End Tennis Racquets, 1997-2002
68 Comparison Of The Materials Used In Bicycle Frames
69 Materials Used In The Construction Of Bicycle Frames
70 Materials Used In The Construction Of High End Bicycle Frames
71 Materials Used In The Construction Of Hang Gliders
72 Inline Skating Participants By Age
73 Equipment Requirements Of Inline Hockey Compared With Soccer
74 Field Requirements Of Inline Hockey Compared With Soccer
75 Breakdown Of The Inline Skate Market By Price Point, 1996-2002
76 Breakdown Of Inline Skates By Type (Higher Price Point)
77 Value Of Golf Equipment Shipments, 1989-2002
78 Comparison Of Custom Club Makers And Manufacturers
79 U.S. Market For Golf Clubs By Type, 1997-2002
80 Comparison Between Alpine And Telemark Skiing
81 Comparison Of Renting Versus Owning Skis
82 Failure Modes Of Skis
83 U.S. Market For Downhill Skis By Type, 1997-2002
84 Comparison Between Snowboarding And Skiing
85 U.S. Market For Snowboards, 1997-2002
86 U.S. Market For Fishing Equipment, 1989-2002
87 Breakdown Of Fishing Rods By Type, 1997-2002
88 Tennis Participants, 1990-2002
89 Tennis Racquets Sold From 1991-1997
90 U.S. Market For Racquets By Type, 1997-2002
91 U.S. Shipments For Bicycles And Parts Equipment, 1989-1998
92 Retail Value Of Bicycles, Parts And Accessories, 1990-2002
93 Bicycles Sold From 1980-1997
94 A Comparison Of Traditional Bicycles, Hybrid Bicycles, And Mountain Bicycles
95 U.S. Market For Bicycles Sold Through Specialty Stores By Type, 1997-2002
96 U.S. Market For Hang Gliders By Type, 1997-2002
97 Comparison Between Inline Skates And Ski Boots
98 Breakdown Of A Polyurethane Wheel
99 Comparison Of Carbon Fiber And Metal Tube Bicycle Construction
100 Comparison Of Carbon Fiber And Titanium Prepreg
101 Technologies For Producing Composite Shafts
102 Common Causes Of Composite Failure
103 Major Differences In Processing Titanium Compared With Steel
104 Breakdown Of Inline Skate Market By Region
105 Breakdown Of Ski Market By Region
106 Number Of Snowboard Manufacturers Worldwide
107 Breakdown Of Snowboard Market By Region
108 Breakdown Of Golf Market By Region
109 Breakdown Of High End Bicycles Market By Region
110 Breakdown Of Racquet Sports Market By Region
List Of Figures
1 Retail Channels For Golf Clubs
2 Breakdown Of The Weight Of An Inline Skate
3 Materials Used In The Construction Of High End Tennis Racquets, 1997-2002
4 U.S. Market For Downhill Skis By Type, 1997-2002
5 Breakdown Of Inline Skate Market By Region
6 Breakdown Of Ski Market By Region
7 Breakdown Of Snowboard Market By Region
8 Breakdown Of Golf Market By Region
9 Breakdown Of High End Bicycles Market By Region
10 Breakdown Of Racquet Sports Market By Region
AbstractIn the last decade there has been a dramatic increase in the popularity of extreme sports such as inline skating, snowboarding, and mountain biking. Development of the equipment used in these sports has made extensive use of advanced materials which include composites, engineering plastics, and lightweight metals. This BCC report covers the use of these advanced materials in the production of sporting goods, including information on the industry of advanced materials and sporting goods as well as the relevant technology of the application of these advanced materials of sporting goods. Projections are made through 2003.
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