"One-mile exercise is trending"... G9 sees a surge in sales of ball game equipment

Adidas badminton racket sold on G9.

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chunhan] Recently, the trend of ‘One Mile Life,’ which involves enjoying simple outdoor activities near home, has rapidly emerged. The most representative example is one-mile exercise, with an increasing number of people enjoying light sports such as badminton.

According to G9 on the 29th, from the 23rd of last month to the 23rd of this month, sales of badminton equipment increased by 51% compared to the same period last year. Sales of badminton rackets and badminton nets grew by 83% and 22%, respectively. Sales of baseball gloves (67%) and baseball mitts (90%) more than doubled. Tennis equipment, including tennis rackets (13%), tennis balls (20%), and tennis bags (40%), also showed an overall upward trend.

Representative products sold on G9 include the Adidas Spieler E05 badminton racket and Runwave luminous LED shuttlecock feather 2-pack. Promorix catch ball sets, which are great for enjoying with children, and Nike Molten basketballs are also popular.

A G9 representative said, “As people tired of prolonged staying at home have started to take an interest in outdoor activities they can enjoy near their homes while maintaining social distancing, the so-called one-mile exercise has become a trend. Products related to various ball sports such as badminton, tennis, and baseball are gaining popularity.”