NOTE REGARDING THIS EPISODE: the video file of this episode was too large for this platform and unfortunately is audio only. I'm looking into other methods. If you're interested in the video portion, please view it on YouTube here https://youtu.be/r85AxLgr9vY- thank you for understanding.Podcast interview with Rafael Filippini, founder, CEO, engineer,  designer, and innovator of Gearbox Sports. Rafael discusses the release  of the new Gearbox Pickleball Pro Series, an upcoming new paddle called  the G2, discusses patents, and his perspective on the industry.  Introducing the Gearbox Pro Series."The Gearbox Pro Series is redefining paddle technology and setting the  new industry standard for paddle construction, power, spin, feel,  control and paddle sound."  https://gearboxsports.com/  Chapters 00:00 Trailer01:27 Beginning 02:23 Rafael’s background 09:47 What Rafael learned from his upbringing 11:51 Engineering background 13:25 Seeing the opportunity to go on his own15:21 Principles that guide gearbox19:44 Gearbox's early days22:38 What makes Gearbox technology different33:05 Pro Series43:30 Edgeless01:04:16 Patents01:11:27 Dupes and the diff between the top brands right now01:17:18 Who the pro series paddle is for01:18:56 The Gearbox brand01:23:14 Marketing01:26:23 Another new paddle release01:32:06 What's next for gearbox?01:35:42 G16 and G1401:36:28 Why Gearbox honeycomb is different01:42:12 Gearbox value, warranty01:46:14 Wrapping up#pickleball #pickleballpaddle #pickleballhighlights #podcast 📸 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingpickleball📝 Subscribe to my newsletter: https://buildingpb.beehiiv.com/subscribe  🎗️SPONSOR: - Vuori discount: https://vuori.com/buildingpickleball- Not only will you receive 20% off your first purchase, but free  shipping on any U.S. orders over $75 and free returns. Go to vuori.com/buildingpickleball and discover the versatility of Vuori  Clothing 💲DISCOUNT CODES 💲 (using these helps support the channel) • Vuori: 20% discount applied at checkout https://vuoriclothing.com/buildingpickleball• SixZero: BD10 https://www.sixzeropickleball.com/  • Vatic Pro: BP-10 https://vaticpro.com/  • Pickleball Superstore: BrianL-104899 Use this URL: https://pickleballsuperstore.com/discount/BrianL-104899  • JOOLA: BP10 https://joolausa.com/pickleball/  • BreadNButter: BP https://www.bnbpickleball.com/  • PCKL (balls): BUILDINGPB15 https://pckl.com/  • CIVILE (apparel): BRIANLIM https://www.civileapparel.com/  Looking for a moving company in Austin?  Check out https://heavenlymove.com/  Looking for art?  Check out https://millennialcollectivestore.com/  📲 FOLLOW 📲  • Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5aPtDs5VOnqpbQpF12SLZN • Apple Podcasts -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-pickleball/id1666931896  ▶ Amazon affiliate links: - Sony ZV 1: https://amzn.to/3LF65zY - Memory card: https://amzn.to/3NozkZ8 - Amazon gift card: https://amzn.to/3LOipy9 - Samsung 2TB portal SSD: https://amzn.to/3AE3aRW - Acoustic sound panel: https://amzn.to/3oIxWWU - Yonex grip: https://amzn.to/40InLiB . I use Epidemic Sound, sign up for a 30-day free trial here  https://share.epidemicsound.com/iro87j .  👤 CONTACT: Sponsorship, ad space: Email: [email protected]

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