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Rising demand for active performance analysis in the field of sports has prompted manufacturers towards smart sports equipment. Available sensor technologies can offer a wide range of prototype smart sports equipment, but some companies have been able to offer more detailed improvements in basic smart sports equipment & products. The benefits of smart sports equipment are currently untapped, but many sports experts are showing positive attitude towards their adoption. The largest barrier for growth of global smart sports equipment market is lack of technological support services in sports industry. Players, athletes and coaches from several parts of the world might not necessarily agree to the adoption of smart sports equipment, considering the differing ethics, unclear awareness of smart sports equipment, and lack of technologies that will help them analyze the data easily.

A recent research by Fact.MR projects the global soccer goalkeeper gloves market to register a sluggish CAGR during the forecast period 2017 to 2022. Gloves form a part of equipment utilized by soccer goalkeepers. Gloves enhance the grip of hands on the ball, and prevent possible injuries to hands of a goalkeeper. Global sales of soccer goalkeeper gloves are expected to surpass US$ 100 Mn in revenues by 2022-end.

Global sport accessories market is projected to register a steady CAGR during the forecast period 2017 to 2022, according to a recent research by Fact.MR. Fact.MR's report estimates the global market for sport accessories to rake in nearly US$ 95,000 Mn revenues by 2022-end.

Cricket is quite a polarizing game as it is followed with a passion in Commonwealth countries but is hardly understood in the rest of the world that was not influenced by the British. Cricket gloves are an important part of the cricket accessories market but the cricket gloves market has not been able to reach its full potential. This is mainly because the gentleman's game itself has been unable to gain widespread acceptance in Europe, South America, and East Asia, hampering the growth of the cricket gloves market. In addition, the cricket gloves market is largely saturated and companies have to devise innovative marketing strategies to help their products be the 'best amongst the rest'.

A new report published by Fact.MR has projected the global football shoes market to exhibit a sluggish expansion throughout the forecast period (2017-2022). Approximately US$ 19,000 Mn revenues will be accounted by the global market for football shoes by 2022-end.

With an increasing popularity of sports like golf all over the world, there is a corresponding increase in the sales of golf equipment, including golf shoes. With rising income levels and the spread of golf all over the world, the market for golf shoes is demonstrating a steady rise in demand. In order to cater to the needs of the golfers, manufacturers are focusing on expanding their product portfolio and gain a decisive foothold in this lucrative market. Besides, advances in technology have enabled to produce lightweight golf shoes, which are comfortable to wear and aid in the performance of the golfers. Such advances in technology for making superior golf shoes are going to have a positive effect on the golf shoes market. However, the shrinking interest in golf in the United States, one of the important and lucrative markets for golf equipment, including golf shoes, may hurt the growth of this market.

Global gym equipment market is set to exhibit an above average CAGR between 2017 and 2022, as per the latest study conducted by Fact.MR. The study also reveals that the global market for gym equipment will surpass a valuation of US$ 7,600 Mn by 2022-end.

According to the recent study conducted by Fact.MR, the global hoverboard market will surpass a valuation of US$ 1,700 Mn. The demand for hoverboards has gained traction owing to its increasing affordability. Manufacturers are trying to make the product accessible to a wide pool of consumers, which has led to the availability of hoverboards at a lower-price range. The rising trend of using new-age electronic devices and increasing reliance on mobility equipment is fueling the demand for hoverboard in developed markets.

Considering the rising importance of player safety in sporting events, particularly in watersports, the demand for protection gear such as life jackets is gaining momentum. Over the years, life jackets have emerged to become a prerequisite in majority of watersport categories such as kayaking or river rafting. A recently-published report by Fact.MR reveals that the global life jackets market will soar at a moderately steady pace, reaching a value of more than US$ 2,500 Mn by the end of forecast period, 2017-2022.

A recently published study by Fact.MR estimates the global e-sports market to exhibit a steady expansion over the forecast period 2017 to 2022. E-sports enables individuals in experiencing different aspects of games including ladder, league, and tournament through a single system. The global market for e-sports is expected to account for around US$ 400 Mn revenues by 2022-end.