# Gold Tennis Rackets For Charity Wilson Rackets Support Breast Cancer By Tao | Published 2007-07-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilson-gold-tennis-rackets References: [sybarites.org](http://www.sybarites.org/2007/07/28/gold-k-factor-tennis-limited-edition-rackets/) This limited edition [Wilson Tennis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-intrigue) racket features actual gold inlaid leaf designs. The rackets are to be sold for charity raising breast cancer awareness. Only 650 rackets will be made and 10% of it's proceeds go th the charity. BCRFCure.com says, "[Wilson Sporting Goods Co.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilson-sports-goods-co) continues to promote its Hope line of tennis and golf equipment, to benefit [BCRF](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-mercy-cosmetic). The Hope line is created for women in its design and concept, and specifically tailored to suit a women's game." Wilson isn't the first charitable donor in the sport. Tennis Against Breast Cancer holds year round events, including fashion shows to raise awareness. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gold Tennis Rackets:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the sports equipment industry by incorporating luxury materials into limited edition products for charitable causes. - **Charity Collaboration:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the charity sector through collaborative partnerships with sports equipment manufacturers to raise awareness and funds for causes. - **Gender-specific Sports Equipment:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the sports equipment industry by developing gender-specific products that cater to the unique needs and preferences of women athletes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sports Equipment:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the sports equipment industry by incorporating luxury materials into limited edition products for charitable causes. - **Charity:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the charity sector through collaborative partnerships with sports equipment manufacturers to raise awareness and funds for causes. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by incorporating charitable events, like fashion shows, to raise awareness and funds for causes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Breast Cancer Awareness Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olaeda-hopeful-heart-bracelet-for-breast-cancer-awareness.md) - [Women-Only Tennis Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-intrigue.md) - [Feminine Tennis Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tennis-bracelet.md) - [Collaborative Stylish Tennis Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quiet-please-collection.md) - [Fashion-Branded Ping Pong Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-for-wilson-ping-pong-table.md) - [Supercar Sports Racquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bl001-racquet.md) - [Digital Icon-Inspired Tennis Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilson-and-apple.md) - [Hurricane Relief Swimwear Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldie-swimwears-campaign.md) - [Luxe Tennis-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zales-and-prince.md)