Inside Gearbox
Gearbox is built on the people, stories, events, and moments that continue to shape who we are. From founder-led beginnings to a global racquet-sport community, our story is carried forward by the athletes, partners, ideas, and experiences that move the brand every day. More than products, Gearbox is a family-owned company rooted in sport, innovation, craftsmanship, and a deep commitment to helping players enjoy the game and perform at their best.
Our Story
Gearbox began with a belief that better products come from asking better questions. What started with Rafael Filippini’s passion for engineering, sport, and product development has grown into a global racquet-sport brand built to challenge assumptions, pursue innovation, and push performance forward.
Built on Innovation
Gearbox has always been driven by curiosity, craftsmanship, and the belief that better products come from asking better questions. From early prototypes to advanced paddle technologies, innovation is part of our story, but the deeper look at how we test, build, and engineer performance lives inside 3AM by Gearbox.
Our People & Athletes
Behind Gearbox is a team of builders, athletes, creators, and problem-solvers who care deeply about the game. From our founder and team members to the athletes, partners, and supporters representing Gearbox around the world, our people bring the brand to life. Through competition, feedback, testing, and real-world performance, they help us learn, improve, and continue building products that support players at every level.
Around the World
Sport is a global language, and Gearbox is proud to be part of that connection. From local courts to international events, our story continues through the places, people, and moments that bring players together around the world. Today, Gearbox has grown across more than 30 countries, with a presence that includes retail spaces, offices, production facilities, labs, and a global community of athletes and players who believe in what we are building.
“Gearbox has always been more than products. It is people, ideas, sport, and the belief that we can keep building something better together.”
Rafael Filippini, Founder & CEO
