Abstract: In recent years, the production capacity, output and localization substitution rate of carbon fiber in China have grown significantly. Sports and leisure goods as one of the most important application areas of carbon fiber boast the leading position of carbon fiber consumption among the carbon fiber end market. The article introduces the current status of carbon fiber application in sports and leisure goods such as fishing rods, golf clubs, bicycles and rackets, and relevant representative brands, to provide a reference for the further application of carbon fiber in sports and leisure goods in China.

Key words: carbon fiber; sports and leisure goods; carbon fiber fishing rods; carbon fiber golf clubs; carbon fiber bicycles; carbon fiber rackets