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Connected Training Baseballs

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Playfinity Backyard League Smart Gaming Baseball is App-Enabled

— February 28, 2023 — Lifestyle
The Playfinity Backyard League Smart Gaming Baseball is a connected take on the classic piece of sports equipment that's ready to provide kids with an insightful new way to train.

The baseball measures in at nine-inches in diameter and weighs five-ounces, and boasts a series of sensors that will capture data related to throw speed, catches, misses, airtime, accuracy and height. The baseball has an internal battery rated for up to 70-hours of training per charge or around 40,000 throws.

The Playfinity Backyard League Smart Gaming Baseball is engineered with kids aged six to 14-years-old in mind, and connects to Android and iOS devices for real-time coaching feedback. The ball has Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity that's rated to work up to 70-yards in distance.
Trend Themes
1. Connected Sports Equipment - The trend of integrating smart technology into sports equipment creates an opportunity for businesses to enter a market of innovative products that provide advanced data analysis to improve athletes' performance.
2. Data-driven Training - The trend towards using sensors to collect data can revolutionize not just baseball, but many other sports by allowing personalized training and collecting data on athletic potential and areas of improvement.
3. Youth-focused Smart Tech - The trend towards smart technology in youth sports equipment focuses on providing interactive experiences for younger generations, creating innovative opportunities for businesses to engage and educate the next generation of athletes.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Equipment - Sports equipment manufacturers should consider integrating smart technology to add value to their products and differentiate their brand in a competitive market.
2. Data Analytics - The use of sports equipment with sensors can create a new market of data analytics focused on improving athletic performance, allowing businesses to provide advanced data analysis and insights to coaches and players.
3. Edutainment - Incorporating smart technology into sports equipment for kids creates a new market for edutainment products that can engage youth in learning and improving their athleticism at the same time.
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