# Modern Oversized Stress Balls The Giant Stress Ball Requires Two Hands to be Used By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-10-31 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-stress-ball References: [thegreenhead](https://www.thegreenhead.com/2017/10/giant-stress-ball.php) & [amazon](https://www.amazon.com/s/?field-keywords=Giant+Stress+Ball&tag=trenhunt0f-20) [Office toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-tumble-xl) have gained quite a bit of popularity amongst consumers who are looking for a way to infuse a bit of fun into the workspace, so the Giant Stress Ball is designed to take things to the next level. Requiring two hands to be used, the [stress ball](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dough-stress-balls) enables users to squeeze, knead and pinch it as much as they desire to get their frustrations out in a healthy manner. The popularity of [fidget spinners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spinner-ring) in past months has identified the need for more dedicated methods to alleviate stress and help maintain focus on an activity, which is seeing new products permeate the market to satisfy this demand. The Giant Stress Ball is an example of this that offers a way to maintain tranquility when feeling overwhelmed with work or school. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Office Toys:** The trend of office toys continues to evolve, opening up opportunities for innovative stress-relief products in the workspace. - **Stress Relief Products:** The growing market for stress relief products encourages the development of unique and effective solutions like oversized stress balls. - **Fidget Toy Alternatives:** The need to provide alternatives to popular fidget toys presents an opportunity for disruptive innovations with products like the Giant Stress Ball. ### Who This Affects Most - **Office Supplies:** The office supplies industry could capitalize on the demand for stress-relief products by offering a wide range of innovative and interactive options. - **Wellness and Self-care:** The wellness and self-care industry can explore and create unique stress-relief products that cater to the growing need for relaxation techniques in both personal and professional settings. - **Toys and Games:** The toys and games industry has an opportunity to design and market stress-relief toys that target adults, like the Giant Stress Ball. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Soft Silicone Stress Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silicone-stress-ball.md) - [Therapeutic Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speks-magnet-balls.md) - [Food-Shaped Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stress-pickle.md) - [Stress-Alleviating Desktop Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anger-management-toy.md) - [3D-Printed Stress Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lettuce-ball.md) - [Volcanic Rock Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenlet-lava-ball.md) - [Stress-Reducing Breathing Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathing-ball.md) - [Metallic Super-Ellitpical Desk Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altdynamic-superegg.md) - [Pizza Dough-Inspired Stress Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dough-stress-balls.md)