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Team Sports Equipment Trends
Team Sports Equipment Sales $7.2B Golf Category Size and Growth Dollars 4% | Units -1% | Average Price 5% Categories Dollars YOY % Change Total Category Size and Performance Golf Balls $990M 14% Golf Clubs $785M 7% Golf (YOY % Change) $3,100M | 11% Golf Club Set $731M 14%
Baseball & Softball $921M | -17% (YOY % Change) Golf Gloves $206M 14% Golf Accessories $160M 3% Basketball $877M | 24% (YOY % Change) Golf Grips $104M -2% Soccer $405M | -9% (YOY % Change) Other Golf Training Aids $48M 12% Swinging & Putting Mats $46M 52% Football $393M | 5% (YOY % Change) Golf Nets & Screens $27M 56% Golf Shafts $2M -23% Categories Dollars YOY % Change Golf Balls $990M 14% Baseball/Softball Category Size and Growth Basketballs $369M 7% Soccer Balls $215M -7% Categories Dollars YOY % Change Footballs $188M 16% Bats $274M -23% Racquet Sport Balls $168M 22% Gloves & Mitts $225M -18% Baseball & Softball Balls $97M -9% Training Aids $137M 1% Volleyballs $47M 22% Balls $97M -9% Lacrosse Balls $14M -4% Hockey Pucks & Balls $11M 11% Batting Gloves $77M -21% Bowling Balls $2M -40% Helmets $69M -28% Field Hockey Balls $1M 11% Catcher Equipment $31M -15% Field Equipment $10M -16% Source: The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service, Team Sports Equipment 12ME July 2020
The NPD Group helps you understand the impact these trends will have on the team sports equipment industry — and your business and products. NPD’s industry analysts are ready to work with you as you strive for data-driven growth. SPORTS
We recently expanded our Retail Tracking Service to provide the most comprehensive view of the $7.2 billion U.S. team sports equipment market. Sales data will encompass the major categories of basketball, football, baseball, softball, soccer, hockey and field hockey, racquet sports, golf, and lacrosse equipment. The addition of team sports builds on NPD’s existing sports coverage of athletic apparel, footwear, equipment, and accessories across the outdoor, running, cycling, paddle, and snow sports industries. Team sports equipment is tracked across the major consumer channels, including sporting goods, national chains, mass merchants, and e-commerce.
U.S. Team Sports Equipment — Subcategories Tracked
Baseball/Softball Bats, Gloves & Mitts, Baseballs & Softballs, Protective Gear, Training Aids, and Field Equipment
Basketball Basketballs, Hoops & Hoop Accessories, and Training Aids
Football Footballs, Protective Gear, Gloves, Training Aids, and Field Equipment
Soccer Soccer Balls, Protective Gear, Training Aids, and Field Equipment
Hockey Hockey Sticks, Skates, Protective Gear, Pucks & Balls, Training Aids, and Equipment
Golf Golf Clubs, Golf Balls, Gloves, Accessories, Training Aids, Bags, and Karts
Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Racquet Sports, Track & Field, Volleyball, Bowling, Combat & Other Sports Wrestling, General Team Sports Gear, Universal Protective Gear, and Equipment Bags
Product Attributes Tracked
Bat Length, Construction, Drop, Bat Material, Glove Type, Position, Size, Throwing Hand, Baseball/Softball Baseball/Softball Type, Core Material, Cover Material, and Baseball Facemask
Football Cover Material, Football League License, Team License,and Surface Type
Cover Material, Surface Type, Basketball League License, Team License, Backboard Size, Basketball Backboard Material, Breakaway Rim, and Adjustability
Soccer Soccer Ball Size, Soccer League License, Team License, Shin Guard Types
Lacrosse Lacrosse Shaft Material and Multipack
Hockey Stick Material, Stick Type, Helmet Type, Glove Type, Puck Type, and Multipack
Field Hockey Stick Material and Multipack
Racquet Sport Head Size, Racquet Composition, Strung, and Multipack
Golf Golf Ball Type and Multipack
Volleyball Surface Type and Set Type
Equipment Bags Bag Materials and Wheels
Learn More For more information, contact Julia Day at 303-402-5611 or email [email protected].