In the toy market, sports toys are more often than not targeted towards males. While the market has been shifting a bit more with female-specific toys, the market has more or less been male-dominated.
The classic bats and balls that have dominated the sports market are still going strong, but they now have some competition. Rather seeing a regular composite leather basketball, customers can now get shot correcting basketballs, for example. The game hasn't changed: the rules remain the same, but the gear is shifting and becoming better.
You can even take your game outside at night with glowing equipment, if that's what you want to do. The main theme seems to be versatility and options when it comes to modern sports toys, but the name of the game is still fun.
15 Male-Targeted Sports Toys
From Basketball Figurines to Massive Inflatable Soccer Balls:
Michael Baxter — Mar 21, 2014 — Lifestyle
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Customizable Foldable Scooters
The STP Scooter by Benk Koros Addresses Versatile Commuting
14
Chinese Warrior Game Tables
The Nike Hong Kong Foosball Table is Dragon-Inspired
13
Three-Point Trash Baskets
Lay Up the Trash with the Basketball Waste Basket
12
Olympian Basketball Figurines
The Nike + Coolrain 'Relive the Dream' Dolls Immortalize the Legends
11
Sleek Luxury Go-Karts
The Porsche Go-Kart Pedal Car is Perfect for Sports Car-Loving Kids
10
Shot-Correcting Basketball Sensors
Evo One Acts Like an Electronic Coach with Whistle and All
9
Luxury Auto-Inspired Bicycles
The Alfra Romeo 4C IFD Bicyle is the Epitome of Luxury
8
Hybrid Sports Equipment
The Bat-&-Ball Combo Toy Lets You Play Soccer, Football, Golf & More
7
Denim Sports Equipment
Loomstate Denim Soccer Balls are Kid-Sized and Earth-Friendly
6
Massive Inflatable Balls
The Giant Soccer Ball Brings a Whole New Dimension to the Sport
5
Door Hung Basketball Holders
The Peach Basket Basketball Holder Hangs on the Back of Your Door
4
Shot-Improving Lounge Chairs
This Clever Seat Doubles as a Fun Basketball Shootout Toy
3
Mini Putt Pool Floats
Get the Island Golf Set for a Refreshing Game of Pool Golf
2
Adorable Finger Skateboards
The Little Sk8ters by Master-Piece Comes with the Extra Issue Vol. 1
1
Portably Packed Footballs
Bring the Stuff Football Everywhere Without Taking Up Space
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Doll-Inspired Sneakers
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Street Style Soccer Shoes
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Creative STEM-Based Toys
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Pump-Up Plush Toys
Little Biggies' Patented Pump Packaging Provides a Unique Unboxing Experience
Gaming-Themed Luxury Fashion
Gucci Presents a Look at the Bright Good Game Collection
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
rue21 is Collaborating with Barbie® and Hot Wheels®
Female-Led Football Boots
Nike Presents the New Highly Researched Phantom Luna Football Shoe
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Smart Baseball Bats
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Connected Gamer Campaigns
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Square-Shaped Soccer Balls
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Space-Exploring STEAM Toys
LeapFrog's Magic Adventures™ Line Arrives for Kids Five and Up
Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Super Mario is Sure to Capture the Attention of Fans
Airless 3D-Printed Basketballs
The Wilson Airless Gen1 Basketball is Uniquely Engineered
Pink Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers
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Vibrant Performance Football Shoes
Nike Presents the United Pack for Women's World Cup
Sporting Culture-Inspired Streetwear
La Martina Drew Inspiration from Sports for the Field 85
Gender-Fluid Soccer Apparel
The Latest Nike x Martine Rose Collection Breaks Down Gender Norns
Sex Toy-Resembling Wooden Tools
Craig Green Designs the Unique Jumbo Wooden Tools
Modern Updated Football Boots
adida Presents the Modernized Tonal Predator 24 Shoe
Whimsical Inflatable Sneaker Concepts
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Multi-Functional Compact Fitness Tools
The Conceptual CARVE1 Sportsball is Compact & Versatile
Ambient Tabletop Gamer Lights
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Tennis Icon-Inspired Collections
Wilson Sportswear's Modern Icons Collection is Performance-Driven
Connected Soccer Training Equipment
The VOON SOCCER Smart Rebounder is App-Connected
Adult-Targeted Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear After Dark Shares Gifts & Collectibles for "Kidults"
Woman Athlete Lego Sets
LEGO Pays Homage to Female Athletes for the First Time
Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs
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Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
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Timber Tech-Packed Dolls
These teenage engineering Wooden Dolls Come in Eight Varieties
Sparkling Pink Skate Sneakers
A New Barbie Dunk is Dosed in Pink Hues and Glittery Details
Retro-Tinged Revived Football Shoes
Nike Brings Life Back to its Field General Sneaker Model
Plush Toy Board Games
This Monopoly for Collectors is the First Squishmallows Board Game
Golf-Inspired Candle Collections
Aced It Co Definitely Fills a Niche with Its Golf Candle Capsule
Fun-Filled Inflatable Boards
The 'Adventure Board' is Designed For Versatile Outdoor Enjoyment
Giftable Customized Figurines
Pop! Yourself Lets Anyone Create Customized Vinyl Collectibles
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Official Connected FIFA Balls
adidas Brought a 500Hz IMU Ball to Professional Soccer
Squishing Jellybean-Scented Toys
Jelly Belly Squishi Toys Come in 12 Different Scents
Board Game-Inspired Pastimes
The Eastpoint Sports Connect 4 Hoops Arcade and Table Game is Fun
Table-Top Gaming Candles
Gameplay Candles' Table Top Gaming Candles Ignite the Adventure in Us All
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Pixelated Tile Toy Sets
The 'VOXART' Click Tile Construction Set is Easy to Build and Customize
3D-Printed Airless Basketballs
Wilson Unveiled the First 3D-Printed Airless Basketball Prototype
Digital Collectible Displays
Gatebox's Digital Figure Box Shows Off Virtual Collectibles
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Abstract Tennis-Themed Fragrances
D.S. & Durga Crush Balls Has Arrived in Time for the US Open
Optimized Accuracy Foam Blasters
The Nerf Pro Stryfe X Uses Half-Length Foam Darts
Personalized Video Game Merchandise
MARKET Launches a Personalized 'Call of Duty' Collection
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
Anime-Themed Basketball Shoes
BAIT and 'Astro Boy' Transform Two Reebok Basketball Silhouettes
Stealth Vigilante Vehicle Toys
The LEGO Technic Batcycle Mimics the Bike from The Batman
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Retro Football-Inspired Capsules
adidas Presents the World Cup Collection Celebrating Football
Boozy Backyard Games
Beer Darts is an Engaging Spin on Traditional Backyard Games
Quick-Burst Water Toys
NERF Better Than Balloons are Quick to Fill and Self-Sealing
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Basketball-Shaped Sneakers
The Baller Silhouette by Off-White Mimics the Look of a Sports Ball
Summer-Ready Luxe Sporty Fashion
The New Fendi Active Basketball Series Readies for Summer
Summer-Themed Gaming Accessories
The Xbox Summer Accessories Collection for 2023 is Dazzling
Toy-Themed Film Figurines
The Funko Pop! Movies: Barbie Collection Has Four Styles
Mechanical Kinetic Motion Toys
Mezmoglobe's Luna is its Latest Complex Kinetic Desk Toy
Challenging Sensory Games
Toy Mania's Quick Pops Feature Four Game Modes
Collectible Football Fan Dolls
The Barbie NFL Super Bowl Champion Doll is Limited-Edition
Soccer Structure-Inspired Brands
EA Sports FC is a New Brand Inspired by the Shape of Soccer
Pixelated Action Figures
Mattel Launched a Minecraft Legends-Inspired Toy Lineup
ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
Fast-Paced Challenge Games
Pop Off!'s Coasters, Cups and Balls Offer Over 50 Ways to Play
Retailer-Exclusive Pickleball Fashions
The Prince for Target Pickleball Collection is Accessible
Bilingual Baby Toys
Bebé Fuerte Explores Movement as Play
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Style Bae Dolls Have 2D Bodies and 3D Heads
Hockey Culture-Inspired Collections
Better™ Gift Shop Pays Homage to Hockey Culture and Toronto
Creator-Backed Toy Guns
MrBeast Teams Up With NERF For a Custom 300-Round Gelfire Blaster Gun
Multifunctional Building Planks
'KEVA Planks' are Diverse Building Toys for All Ages
3D-Printed Sports Balls
Wilson Sports Goods Co. Launches the Wilson Airless Gen1™
Phygital Kids Board Games
Playshifu's New 'Tacto' Board Game Combines AR with Physical Figurines
Digital At-Home Archery Games
The WONDER FITTER Home Archery Game is Family-Friendly
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NERF DOG Glow Supports Games of Fetch After Dark
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The Buttheads Fart Launcher 3000 Blasts Odors Up to 10-Feet
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Size-Inclusive Pickleball Bras
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Youth-Focused Lightweight Shoes
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Sci-Fi Show-Themed Basketballs
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Design-Conscious Arcade Games
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Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
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Soccer-Specific Online Retail Destinations
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Design-Adorned Golf Balls
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Women-Specific Soccer Cleats
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Surprise Mini Dolls
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Africa-Themed STEM Crafts
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Connected Training Baseballs
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Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
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Science Fiction Sports Equipment
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Digitized Board Game Consoles
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Metallic Super-Ellitpical Desk Toys
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Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
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Artfully Crafted Basketball Games
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Inflated-Illusion Ceramic Capsules
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Student-Focused Esports Deals
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Expanding Plush Collectibles
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Playful Foosball Toy Blocks
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Superhero-Themed Retail Toys
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