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# Beer Bong Baseball Bats
The 'ThirstBat' Sports Bats are for Playing Games and Downing Beers

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-05-26 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-bat
References: [odditymall](http://odditymall.com/thirstbat-baseball-bat-beer-bong) & [thirstbat](https://www.thirstbat.com/products/thirstbat-baseball)

Some would argue that the only thing better than [playing a game of baseball](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/base-on-board-20) is the post-game partying, so the 'ThirstBat' sports bats are intended to help you play the game and get the party started afterward. The 'ThirstBat' comes in both [baseball and cricket bat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baseball-crossbody-bag) models, and doubles as a beer bong that can be used to chug drinks after (or during) a game.

The 'ThirstBat' is outfitted with a hollow design and features a [bottle opener](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-pitchers) on the bottom of the handle in order to make it easy to crack open brews for pouring into the bat. When someone wants to down a beer, the 'ThirstBat' sports bats can be simply filled from the top end and chugged from the bottom of the handle.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.9/10
- Popularity: 46% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Multifunctional Sports Equipment:** The 'ThirstBat' demonstrates the trend of incorporating multiple functions into sports equipment, combining gameplay with partying.
- **Interactive Drinking Games:** The 'ThirstBat' highlights the trend of merging traditional games with drinking activities to enhance the overall party experience.
- **Innovative Party Accessories:** The 'ThirstBat' represents the trend of creating unique and inventive accessories that add a fun twist to social gatherings.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacturers in the sports equipment industry can explore opportunities to develop and produce multifunctional products like the 'ThirstBat'.
- **Entertainment and Party Supplies:** The entertainment and party supplies industry can capitalize on the trend of interactive drinking games by creating innovative drinking accessories.
- **Event Planning and Hosting:** Event planners and hosts can leverage the popularity of unique party accessories, such as the 'ThirstBat', to enhance the guest experience and differentiate their events.

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