In Center Court the DSM Dyneema team presented the Brabo Hockey stick to the campus community. This application gives more strength to solid materials.
Dyneema® Carbon was developed by DSM and is now used in the Brabo Hockey stick. This stick not only performs great, but also feels great.
Dyneema® Carbon is a hybrid composite with three interesting characteristics. When carbon composite fails, it shatters. Add Dyneema® and if it fails, it stays together. Better for safety, and for components that even if they break, can keep working. Carbon is light. Dyneema® is lighter. So, if reducing weight and maintaining strength is important, both materials can be combined. Dyneema® absorbs energy. Athletes using Dyneema® Carbon hybrid composites in their sports equipment will feel much less vibration.
Until now Dyneema®, was primarily used for textile-like applications, like bulletproof vests, sails, ropes, etc. Dyneema® Carbon is used for more solid products, like hockey sticks, bikes, helmets, other sports equipment, and steering wheels.
Soon, the Brabo Hockey stick is available in specialized sports outlets, for instance at www.hockeypoint.nl.
