Combat Training Equipment Product Development
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
I have already built a working prototype for a combat-sports training tool that boosts punching power while reinforcing proper technique. It works through a combination of resistance bands and guided striking mechanics, and it has been field-tested informally by fighters and coaches. Now I need to evolve this prototype into a polished, manufacture-ready product I can present to major sporting-goods companies.
Where I need your help
• Functionality – refine the internal mechanics so the resistance always tracks the punch path smoothly and safely.
• Aesthetics – give the unit a professional, gym-ready look that conveys quality at first glance.
• Materials – transition my handmade mix of plastic, aluminum and rubber bands into production-grade equivalents that balance durability, weight and cost.
Typical tasks you might tackle
– Convert my hand sketches and rough CAD into fully detailed 3D models (SolidWorks, Fusion 360 or similar).
– Provide load calculations and tolerance checks for repeated high-impact use.
– Recommend off-the-shelf components versus custom-tooled parts, then generate a complete bill of materials.
– Produce photo-real renders plus an exploded view for marketing decks.
– Arrange or advise on a short-run prototype so we can validate ergonomics and stress test before I approach manufacturers.
Acceptance criteria
1. Final CAD files, drawings and BOM ready for injection-moulded plastic, machined aluminum and commercial-grade elastic bands.
2. A costed manufacturing plan (MOQ options, per-unit estimate, suggested suppliers).
3. One assembled prototype (or clear instructions for me to build it locally) that performs to the agreed specs.
If you have experience in sports equipment design, especially anything that has to take a punch, I’d love to review your portfolio and discuss timelines for getting this product fight-ready.
Where I need your help
• Functionality – refine the internal mechanics so the resistance always tracks the punch path smoothly and safely.
• Aesthetics – give the unit a professional, gym-ready look that conveys quality at first glance.
• Materials – transition my handmade mix of plastic, aluminum and rubber bands into production-grade equivalents that balance durability, weight and cost.
Typical tasks you might tackle
– Convert my hand sketches and rough CAD into fully detailed 3D models (SolidWorks, Fusion 360 or similar).
– Provide load calculations and tolerance checks for repeated high-impact use.
– Recommend off-the-shelf components versus custom-tooled parts, then generate a complete bill of materials.
– Produce photo-real renders plus an exploded view for marketing decks.
– Arrange or advise on a short-run prototype so we can validate ergonomics and stress test before I approach manufacturers.
Acceptance criteria
1. Final CAD files, drawings and BOM ready for injection-moulded plastic, machined aluminum and commercial-grade elastic bands.
2. A costed manufacturing plan (MOQ options, per-unit estimate, suggested suppliers).
3. One assembled prototype (or clear instructions for me to build it locally) that performs to the agreed specs.
If you have experience in sports equipment design, especially anything that has to take a punch, I’d love to review your portfolio and discuss timelines for getting this product fight-ready.