Softball Equipment Market: Preferences for Lightweight Composite Bats, Shock Abs

Posted by Nimit Kumar on March 28th, 2019

Health and fitness has occupied center stage amongst millennial populace who value holistic wellbeing pertaining both mental as well as physical health. The development is certainly not a passing fad and is likely to remain quintessential in the coming years. At the backdrop of growing concerns and initiatives towards optimum fitness, sports has gradually slipped into the limelight owing to its multifarious benefits towards wellbeing.

As sport activities have somewhat garnered mass attention, people are rather intrigued to take up offbeat sport genres besides regular ones. From being an occasional indoor pass time, softball over the years has witnessed massive transition, and has been thoroughly recognized as one of the most rejuvenating outdoor sports. The sport is highly similar to baseball, and also demands befitting softball equipment.

Forthcoming Summer Olympics to Pitch Promising Heights for Ardent Softball Lovers

As technology continues to remain ubiquitous, entertainment has attained unfathomable dimensions, almost effacing sports as popular mode of entertainment. However, prevalence of health disorders such as obesity and other lifestyle maladies has stimulated quite a mayhem, paving way for a string of sporting activities. As per popular choice, baseball remains predominantly a male sport, while softball has rightfully managed to remain a women’s favorite, across the globe. On the back of soaring women’s sports enthusiasts, the sports fraternity has therefore organized several tournaments and events, exclusively to promote softball. The imminent 2020 Summer Olympics that is poised to feature softball as one of the major sports is a glaring example. Owing to massive popularity, coupled with burgeoning softball fans, the softball equipment market is receiving high-end traction.

Tailor-made Equipment and Gear Remain Clear Choices amongst Ardent Enthusiasts

In the light of spurring softball players and growing popularity of the sport, industry forerunners are vigorously pushing their boundaries farther to imbibe superlative, refurbished equipment, echoing user expectations and specificities of the game. As the sport continues to entice larger women players, vendors are targeting customized equipment designs to cater to women centric demands. The trend is gradually picking up momentum and is believed to maintain its pace in forthcoming years.

Softball is considered as a highly strategic game of tactical moves and high physical grit. Hence need for complementary equipment to supplement players' aggression is a daunting concern. Uncompromised safety and security remain prominent bullet points on the sport management list. Companies therefore intricately correspond with coaches, players, and sport managers to come up with full proof softball equipment to retain player safety and ensure a flawless game of softball. Worldwide sales of softball equipment market are forecast to exceed US$ 550 Mn in revenues by 2026-end.

Innovative Face Guards and Helmets Boast D30 Molecular Technology, Promising Maximum Impact Resistance

Lightweight, perfect fit, sturdy face mask is an integral softball equipment. As the game continues to remain at the fore of popular sports, players' expectations have also undergone significant evolution. Lightweight equipment has gripped players' attention owing to its superlative attributes such as convenient management and sturdy built. Manufacturers have come up with refurbished variants of traditional face masks to ensure maximum protection against uncalled for accidents and mishaps. Contemporary face masks offer excellent user convenience and superlative feel. These new-age, high end masks have a sturdy steel base and foam cushioning to offer comfortable wear. Other features such as strap system that ensures detachable chin cup have also been included to align with user expectations.

Besides an exclusive face guard, players also seek durable helmet for advanced security management. Innovations such as textured designs and advanced foam protection on the based on D30 molecular technology promise ample impact resistance. Helmets are also coupled with protective face guard to prevent dental and facial shocks. These helmets are also provided with adequate top and bottom ventilation system to ensure comfortable play. These helmets are available in multiple sizes and designs to suit gender and age specifications. 

Lightweight Bats and Gloves Remain Top Sought Softball Equipment

A game of softball without an apt bat is incomprehensible. Bats therefore have emerged as the next big innovation in softball sphere. When it comes to bat, besides being light on weight, these softball bats ought to propel balanced weight distribution to enable both heavy and light swings. Unlike traditional aluminum, bats now are made of durable composite and alloy material for excellent grip, control, and balance. Besides innovations in built, contemporary bats are also equipped with RFID technologies to enable tracking.

Gloves too need to meet user expectations for light weightiness, excellent grip, and optimum sweat management to ensure uninterrupted game. Popular brands offer uniquely designed ultra-lightweight mesh shell construction, accurate palm construction, and flexible wrist closure. Availability in multiple size and color variants, superlative softball gloves come in leather finish to ensure unmatched feel and user convenience.

Players also vouch for rugged cleats that ensure maximum durability and ankle stabilization to offer superlative comfort and support, besides offering ample shock absorption and sock-liners to provide odorless wear. Besides these equipment, softball players also have surged preferences for convenient, wheeled bags and other accessories.