Sorbothane® Featured in Entertainment Engineering for Impact-Absorbing Material Technology

Reducing the Impact of Shock and Vibration in Sports

As highlighted in Entertainment Engineering Magazine, shock and vibration in sports can contribute to long-term damage to athletes’ bones, joints, and brain health. Materials used in sports equipment play a critical role in shock and impact absorption, helping reduce injury risk while maintaining performance. Sorbothane, Inc. continues to lead in this space, engineering advanced solutions that isolate vibration and absorb shock to reduce harmful impact across a wide range of sporting equipment.

Mayfield Athletics S.A.F.E. Clip Facemask Brackets

Football player in a white uniform running on a field at night, with a close-up overlay of a white helmet featuring the Mayfield Athletics S.A.F.E. Clip made with Sorbothane.

Mayfield Athletics partnered with Sorbothane, Inc. to enhance football helmet safety through its S.A.F.E. (Shock Absorbing Football Equipment) Clip facemask brackets. Recognizing the limitations of traditional facemask designs, the teams collaborated to develop a shock-absorbing Sorbothane® component that deforms on impact to absorb shock before quickly returning to its original shape. Testing has shown the S.A.F.E. Clip can reduce up to 28% of G-forces and is compatible with over 95% of existing football helmets, offering a practical and impactful upgrade to player protection.

ShockSorb Tennis Racket Vibration Damper

Overhead view of a tennis player in a white outfit swinging a racket on a green court, with a large cutout image of a yellow and blue tennis racket overlaid on the right side. The tennis racket features the Road-to-Pro tennis racket vibration damper made with Sorbothane.

Sorbothane, Inc. also partnered with former professional tennis player Sky Kim to develop the ShockSorb vibration damper. Designed to minimize harmful vibrations without sacrificing feel, the damper helps reduce strain on the arm and shoulder while preserving the responsive “pop” players expect. This vibration-absorbing material helps limit fatigue and discomfort during play. Testing and user feedback showed improvements in comfort, reduced fatigue, and enhanced overall playing experience.

Sorbothane: Engineered to Make a Difference

Modern sports equipment relies on advanced materials to manage impact forces effectively. The use of an impact-absorbing material helps distribute force more evenly, reducing stress on the body during repeated motion. Sorbothane’s viscoelastic material is specifically engineered to dissipate energy efficiently, making it a trusted solution across industries.

Discover the Power of Sorbothane

The unique properties of Sorbothane make it an ideal choice for numerous challenges across a wide variety of industries. Discover more real-world applications of Sorbothane custom solutions in our Solutions Showcase or contact our experienced engineering staff for assistance with your unique Sorbothane needs.