Engineering Better Performance Since 2007

Gearbox is a founder-led, family-owned company built on one simple belief: there is always a better way.

Founded in California by engineer and lifelong athlete Rafael Filippini, Gearbox began in a garage with a passion for sport and a relentless curiosity to challenge conventional thinking. From the very beginning, the mission has been clear: to create equipment that helps athletes perform at their best.

Today, Gearbox is recognized around the world for its commitment to engineering, craftsmanship, and innovation. With nearly 50 awarded and patent-pending utility patents developed over the past decade, we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in racquet sports, creating technologies that deliver meaningful performance advantages for athletes at every level.

As a company built by athletes, we understand that even the smallest advantage can make a meaningful difference. Every product is thoughtfully engineered to feel like a natural extension of the athlete—instilling confidence, enhancing performance, and strengthening the connection between player and game.

From our beginnings in racquetball to our growth across pickleball, paddleball, squash, and beyond, Gearbox remains guided by the same fearless spirit that started it all. We don't simply follow the game—we're committed to helping move it forward.