Press-release

        Team Gearbox: New Addition- Hiroshi Shimizu.

        Gearbox Racquetball welcomes Hiroshi Shimizu # 13 ranked player on the International Racquetball Tour (IRT).

Bonita, CA

February 22, 2008

            Gearbox racquetball is proud to announce the signing of Hiroshi Shimizu of

Osaka, Japan.  Hiroshi has made his name known as the best player from Asia.  Known for his precision shot making ability, technically sound game, and respectful play; Hiroshi has won the respect of many players on the International Racquetball tour. 

Winning the Asian open title in 2001, Hiroshi started his career shortly after placing third at the 2003 US open.  At home he has received titles at the All Japan Championship in the singles division in 2000, 2001, and 2003, he also has won titles in the doubles division in 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007.  Recently, Hiroshi has made the round of 16 at the 2006 and 2007 US open and at the 2007 pro nationals presented by Motorola and Verizon wireless.

Gearbox Racquetball is extremely excited to add Hiroshi Shimizu to it’s ever growing roster.  Rafael Filippini says “Hiroshi has a bright future with Gearbox and with the IRT we are extremely happy to add him to the roster as he adds a great presence to the team”. 

Gearbox Racquetball:

            Gearbox racquetball takes it roots in being a company for the player designed by a racquetball player.  Seeing racquetball not only as a great sport but also as a great lifestyle, Gearbox wants to create a proud and enduring identity for the sport.  Gearbox is committed to designing products for the racquetball player lifestyle, products that promote racquetball on and off the court.  For more information please visit www.gearboxrb.com.