# Portable Sound Systems The Under Armour Grapple by Emil Blanco Brings Music to the Courts By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-02-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/under-armour-grapple References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/entry/under-armour-grapple-brings-sweetest-tunes-to-players-on-field) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/UnderArmour-Grapple/963387) The Under Armour Grapple, designed by Emil Blanco, was created as an easy-to-carry speaker concept. Intended to be used by athletes in the sports arena, either on the streets or in a gym, the Under Armour Grapple is durable, portable and quick to set up. What's neat about the Under Armour Grapple is that it allows you to share your pump-up music with your entire team. It's also an added bonus that the construct was so well-designed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Portable Sound Systems:** The trend of portable sound systems presents opportunities for innovative and customizable speaker designs for various industries. - **Athletic Tech Accessories:** The trend of athletic tech accessories provides a market for unique and durable products like the Under Armour Grapple that enhance the sports experience. - **Team Communication Tools:** The trend of team communication tools opens up avenues for integrated portable speakers that facilitate communication and motivation in sports environments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Equipment:** The sports equipment industry can tap into the trend of portable sound systems by creating innovative products that enhance the athletic experience. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore the trend of athletic tech accessories by developing portable sound systems designed specifically for athletes. - **Professional Sports:** The professional sports industry can benefit from the trend of team communication tools by incorporating portable sound systems into training sessions and match environments to improve team communication and motivation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrating Wearable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-wearable-speaker.md) - [Backpack-Style Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backpack-amplifier.md) - [Pickleball-Friendly Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speaqua-barnacle-pro-20.md) - [Wearable Performance Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-xboom-go-xg2t-speaker.md) - [Unibody Mobile Audio Receivers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clipon-bluetooth-audio-receiver.md) - [Luxe Compact Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiko-kostadinov-beats.md) - [Fashionable Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-speaker-concept.md) - [Loud Oval-Structured Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epicboom-speaker.md) - [Circular Wireless Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aureola.md)