Sliding surface is combination of a pair of flat or curved surfaces of different materials which allow relative displacements. Sliding surface is one of the key components of spherical bearings, and the tribological and mechanical properties of the sliding material determine the overall performance of the spherical bearing to a certain extent. This paper mainly introduces the application prospect and key performance parameters of sliding materials at home and abroad, as well as the similarities and differences of testing methods of the testing parameters in the codes of various countries.