Test Methods in the Development of Sports Equipment

The advancement and diversification of sports is closely linked to the enhancement, new development and increasing testing of sports equipment, which can be implemented by using a variety of test methods and procedures. The presentation outlines these test methods for specific examples and demonstrates the significance, possibilities and limitations of the development of sports equipment. The focus is to show that a comprehensive evaluation of sports equipment only succeeds by a combination of subjective, biomechanical and mechanical methods.