# Artistic Ping Pong Equipment Uberpong Uses Design to Make Table Tennis More Eye-Catching By Michael Hines | Published 2012-09-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uberpong References: [weheartpong](http://weheartpong.com/) David Lowe is bringing artistry to the game of ping pong with his Uberpong paddles. The Uberpong line of ping pong paddles features creative and colorful images created by [graphic artists and designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistdesigned-ski) from around the world. Lowe says that the [designer paddles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-pickleball-paddle) are meant to change the way ping pong is perceived. The images are put onto the paddles using UV digital flatbed printing. This process ensures that the image looks good without compromising the performance of the paddle. Like all good designers who are strapped for cash, Lowe took his Uberpong paddles to [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/janova-smart-racket) to seek some much-needed funding. Ping pong players were obviously tired of playing with bland paddles, as the project has surpassed its funding goal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Artistic Ping Pong Paddles:** Advancements in UV digital flatbed printing and graphic design are creating opportunities to bring artistry and creativity to ping pong equipment. - **Designer Sports Equipment:** The success of Uberpong's Kickstarter campaign demonstrates a growing demand for sports equipment that combines functionality with artistic design. - **Changing Perception of Ping Pong:** The introduction of visually appealing paddles aims to shift the traditional perception of ping pong as a recreational activity by adding an artistic element. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sporting Goods:** The Sporting Goods industry could embrace the trend of artistic ping pong equipment by incorporating creative designs into various types of sports gear. - **Graphic Design:** The Graphic Design industry can explore new opportunities by collaborating with sports equipment manufacturers to provide unique artistic designs for different sports equipment. - **Online Retail:** The Online Retail industry can capitalize on the growing market for artistic sports equipment by creating a specialized platform or section for selling unique and visually appealing sports gear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Table Tennis Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nedj-ping-pong-tables.md) - [Design-Forward Pickleball Paddles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-henry.md) - [Fashion-Branded Ping Pong Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-for-wilson-ping-pong-table.md) - [Artist-Designed Pickleball Paddles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelby-sandy.md) - [Glam Pickleball Paddles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-nettie.md) - [Luxury Transparent Game Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/effetto-71-ping-pong-table.md) - [Posh Pastel-Hued Game Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casablanca-ping-pong-table.md) - [Monogrammed Ping-Pong Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ping-pong-set.md) - [Gamer-Branded Pickleball Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razer-joola.md)