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The concept of the Experience Economy applies to the Rawlings radar ball in that it enhances the user's experience beyond the basic function of a baseball. By incorporating a microchip that shows the speed of the throw, Rawlings has transformed a simple game of catch into a more interactive and engaging experience. This not only adds value to the product but also fosters increased social interaction.
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By rethinking the simple baseball, and the customers who buy it, Rawlings designed a baseball called the "radar ball." Using simple information technology, they created a baseball with a microchip that digitally shows how fast the ball is thrown after each throw. The result is a fun, inexpensive alternative to costly radar guns. But more importantly, Rawlings found a way to increase social interaction, taking a game of catch to a different level and creating a different experience.
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