| Other Projects |
The ITF Technical Department conducts a wide range of research projects, to monitor tennis equipment, and to further our scientific knowledge of the game.
 | | Wind Tunnel | In May 2003, a wind tunnel was installed in the Technical Centre. The only tennis ball wind tunnel in the world, the ITF is using it to conduct research into the aerodynamic characteristics of tennis balls. To find out more click here
 | | Wear rig | Durability of tennis balls is an important area of research. Using a wear rig in conjunction with the racket power machine, different types of tennis balls can be artificially worn to simulate play and determine the effect of wear on ball properties. To find out more, click here
 | | Bazooka | The dynamic properties of tennis balls is another area that we monitor to see how the balls react during high speed impacts. A piece of equipment referred to as the 'Bazooka' has been specially commissioned to test these properties. To find out more, click here
 | | SST | A project has recently commenced to investigate the frictional characteristics between a wide variety of tennis shoes available today with different types of court surface. The aim of this study is to enable information to be provided to tennis players on the types of shoes suitable for different surface types, and thereby enable them to purchase shoes which will limit the risk of injury. To find out more, click here
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