# Intuitive Bowling Balls Global 900's Remote Control Bowling Ball By Michael Plishka | Published 2009-10-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staying-out-of-the-gutter-global-900s-remote-control-bowling-ball References: [900global](http://www.900global.com) Ahh, bowling. The sport that seems to polarize like no other - you either love it or you hate it. For a sport that is now on the fringes of the sport world, it is often the object of attempts to bring it back into the mainstream. After the introduction of [automatic scoring machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goal-concept), animated scoreboards followed. Then there was the advent of glow in the dark, neon cosmic bowling. Now, enter the [remote controlled bowling ball](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remotecontrolled-cars). It weighs in at 14 pounds and comes complete with lights, a recharging port and a handheld, remote control unit. It only comes with two finger holes and it’s recommended that the ball be rolled down a ramp as opposed to thrown, as this makes it easier to switch over to the controller. It costs $1500 but you can lease one for $140 a month for a year. As someone who’s put more than a couple of blisters on his fingers while bowling, I’m not sure if I like this or not. But, I guess that’s for the market to decide. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Remote Controlled Bowling Ball:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for bowling alley owners to attract a tech-savvy audience and provide a unique bowling experience. - **Interactive Bowling Technology:** Opportunity for technology companies to develop immersive and interactive bowling experiences for players. - **Bowling Ball Accessibility:** Potential for inclusive design and innovation in bowling equipment to make it easier for people with mobility limitations to participate in the sport. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for entertainment companies to incorporate remote controlled bowling balls into their offerings, creating a new form of interactive entertainment. - **Sports Equipment:** Opportunity for sports equipment manufacturers to create innovative bowling balls with built-in technology for remote control and enhanced gameplay. - **Leisure and Recreation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for leisure and recreation venues to offer remote controlled bowling balls as a unique and interactive activity for visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Football-Style Bowling Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triumph-fowling-set.md) - [Upbeat Bowling Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ballroom-bowl-expands.md) - [Residential-Scale Arcade Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skeeball-arcade-games.md) - [Film-Inspired Bowling Alleys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eastside-bowl.md) - [3D-Printed Sports Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilson-sports-goods-co.md) - [Stealthy Collaborative Bowling Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowling-shoe-1.md) - [Connected Training Baseballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-gaming-baseball.md) - [Fashionable Bowling-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-x-brain-dead-x-dsm.md) - [Self-Moving Smart Dog Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-ball-rolly.md)