# Designer Table Tennis Puma Pong By Cowbag | Published 2007-05-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-pong-designer-table-tennis References: [notcot](http://www.notcot.com/archives/playful/) The PT3 (PUMA Table Tennis Tournament) was conceived in the beginning of 2006 - aiming to bring a community together for the sheer passion of table tennis, ok ping-pong. They guys at [Puma](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pampuma-bioverse) were inspired by French 77, - a sports lifestyle collection inspired by the style and clothing of tennis player Guillermo Vilas. PT3 will also featured [limited edition paddle sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickleball-equipment). These were designed by long-time pong enthusiast Johan Liden from the New York-based creative agency aruliden. The 'PT3 Ultramagnetic Collection' are glossy sexy pingpong holders that keep shut by magneticity. Shows how design can make anything sexy - croquet anyone? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Table Tennis Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create stylish and innovative table tennis clothing and accessories. - **Limited Edition Sporting Goods:** Potential for brands to release limited edition and collectible sporting goods to attract consumers. - **Design-driven Sports Accessories:** Demand for well-designed and visually appealing sports accessories like ping pong paddle sets. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can explore the market for table tennis apparel and accessories. - **Sporting Goods:** Sporting goods industry can capitalize on the trend of limited edition and collectible items. - **Product Design:** Opportunity for product design agencies to create stylish and functional sports accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Table Tennis Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nedj-ping-pong-tables.md) - [Fashion-Branded Ping Pong Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-for-wilson-ping-pong-table.md) - [Luxury Transparent Game Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/effetto-71-ping-pong-table.md) - [Monogrammed Ping-Pong Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ping-pong-set.md) - [Reflective Ping-Pong Parlour Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/match-point-installation.md) - [Posh Pastel-Hued Game Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casablanca-ping-pong-table.md) - [Minimalist Design Padel Rackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twotwo-padel-racket.md) - [Glam Pickleball Paddles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-nettie.md) - [Gamer-Branded Pickleball Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razer-joola.md)