Since the launch of the first Titanium wheelchair model, wheelchair users, industry experts and manufacturers have had their opinions on why titanium or aluminum may or may not be the best material for specific wheelchair applications. Although most voices are strongly favorable to one side of the fence, few could cite any clear scientific evidence to back these opinions.

So, we've set out to take a critical look at three wheelchair performance characteristics and outcomes - low weight, durability and vibration dampening in an effort to determine if it's the the material that drives the low weight, durability, and vibration dampening or is it the overall design of the chair?

In each case, we will take a careful look at the relevance of material vs design as it relates to the myth of titanium.