# Smart Ball Pumps The TorrX Pumps Balls Up to the Right Pressure By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-12-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torrx References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/torrx-automatic-ball-pump/35224/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2146860067/torrx-the-smart-ball-pump) [Soccer balls, basketballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spalding-x-siq), volleyballs and so on all have an optimum hardness. The TorrX is a [portable electric pump](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apo5c) that automatically [inflates and deflates balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-air-compressor) so that they attain their ideal pressure. To use the TorrX, all you have to do is start by pushing in its protective end cap to power it up and reveal its needle. Once you insert the needle into the ball's air valve, the pump detects the ball's air pressure and electronically displays it in either BAR or PSI units. The pump offers auto and manual modes -- in auto mode, you can enter the target pressure and then push the A button, which prompts the TorrX to pump in or release air until the desired pressure is achieved. Manual mode allows you to increase or lower pressure by pressing the + and - buttons. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Portable Electric Ball Pumps:** Opportunities for innovating the design and functionality of portable electric ball pumps. - **Smart Sports Equipment:** Opportunities for integrating technology into sports equipment to optimize performance and user experience. - **Connected Sports Gear:** Opportunities for creating connected sports gear that can collect and analyze data to improve performance. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Opportunities for sports equipment manufacturers to incorporate technology into their products. - **Fitness and Sports Retail:** Opportunities for fitness and sports retail stores to offer innovative sports equipment to customers. - **Technology and Iot:** Opportunities for technology and IoT companies to partner with sports equipment manufacturers to create connected sports gear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Pocket-Sized Air Pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-air-pump.md) - [Handheld Touchscreen Tire Inflators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-cordless-tire-inflator.md) - [Game-Changing Tennis Equipments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bounce-tub.md) - [Ultra-Compact Tire Inflators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-pump.md) - [Cordless Handheld Tire Inflators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tire-inflator.md) - [Miniature Electric Air Pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-pump.md) - [Pressure-Monitoring Sports Air Pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zetta-138-sup-pump.md) - [Cordless High-Pressure Air Pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-sup-pump.md) - [Multifunctional Tire Air Pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-air-pump.md)