Shubhangi's Nimbus racket merges technology with tradition

Shubhangi's background in chemical engineering and industrial design brings a fresh perspective to sports equipment design. Her creation, the Nimbus table tennis racket, is a product of both her technical expertise and her personal experience as a competitive player during her university years.

Nimbus addresses common challenges faced by table tennis players through several innovative features. Essentially, it is a customizable weight tab system, allowing players to adjust the racket's balance using 2.5g or 5g weights to accommodate different playing styles. This weight tab can be replaced with a tracker that connects the racket to a smartphone app, enabling players to analyze metrics such as posture and accuracy.

These insights can provide valuable data for improvement, bringing physical play and digital analysis together. The racket's design also prioritizes player comfort, with a grip that combines elements of straight and flared designs to optimize ergonomics for extended play.

Shubhangi's approach to developing Nimbus involved studying players' needs and extensive prototyping. The result is a racket that not only enhances gameplay but also incorporates digital elements to aid player development. As sports equipment continues to evolve, we are impressed by this clever thoughtful integration of technology and traditional design, offering players from beginners to professionals new tools to refine their skills and enjoy the game