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Trusted by leading sporting goods brands

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60+ patents

30+ years product development experience

100’s of sporting goods innovations

Our Services

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Product development consulting for sporting goods.

Carbon fiber racquet with molded in ports for improved sweet spot and aerodynamics. Our product development consulting services help sporting goods brands innovate. We specialize in lightweight, high-performance designs using carbon fiber and advanced materials. 3D CAD design services + complete product qualification to meet performance objectives resulting in lighter, stronger, more durable products that win market share We are racquet experts and have applied technologies born in racquets to other products.

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Carbon fiber product design

 

Sports equipment design services. Where to optimally place the carbon fiber.  What fiber angles are best? How to combine with glass fiber and other reinforcements. Use only as much carbon fiber as needed.  Woven carbon fiber looks great but is expensive.  Use it wisely.   However, it has 2 drawbacks in impact resistance and compression strength. How and where it is used is critical.

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Intellectual Property

We can help with patent protection. We have written patent applications and worked with attorneys to structure defendable, objective claims. If your technology is special, you should protect it with language that makes it easy to prosecute and defend. 


We can perform prior art searches and advise on the expected strength of patent protection.  We can provide guidance on the anticipated dilution of claim coverage during the office examination process.  We can help protect your competitive advantage and ensure your innovations stay yours.

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Manufacturing consulting for sporting goods, factory selection & production.

 

 

From product concept to factory floor, our manufacturing consulting guides smart sourcing and production decisions. We have 30+ years of industry contacts and can help you select the optimal factory for your sporting goods manufacturing needs. 

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Expert Witness

 

We are experienced in providing expert witness or subject matter expert services. We respect the rules of evidence to support opinion testimony based on specialized knowledge.

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Objectivity

 

The key to any invention or product development.  We can guide the objective evaluation of your new technology to confirm you’re on the right track.

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The
BEST WAY
to predict the future
IS TO INVENT IT

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Steve Davis

Sporting goods product development consultant.

ABOUT US

Turn your sporting goods idea into a market winner.

Product development consulting that combines design innovation, materials expertise, and manufacturing strategy. Get to market faster. Protect your innovation.

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We have developed technologies in racquets, footwear, ice hockey, field hockey, baseball, softball, archery, ice skates, fishing rods, golf clubs, golf balls, golf grips.