Our Story
The beginning of Gabriq
Gabriq was born from ambition, vision, and a passion for padel. What started as a search for the perfect racket quickly grew into a brand for athletes who always want more: more power, more style, more experience. Because it’s not just about performance, it’s about how you present yourself, on the court and beyond.
The Wing
Our name is inspired by the wing of Gabriel, a symbol of strength, direction, and confidence. Just as a wing supports you in flight, Gabriq helps you push your limits with style and precision, so you can rise above yourself. Every product is designed to help you play with confidence and bring out your best.
Moving Forward Together
At Gabriq, we use only the best materials to ensure exceptional performance. Every product is carefully selected to meet the highest standards, so you can trust you’re using only the best gear for your game.
Join the Movement
Gabriq is more than gear. It’s a lifestyle and a community: Club Gabriq. For athletes who want to grow, perform, and Rise Above. Gabriq. Where Performance Meets Style.
Our Journey
Where it all began
August 2025
Gabriq started with a simple but powerful idea. A vision shaped by ambition, style and the belief that performance and identity should never be separated.
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In August 2025, Sem defined the core idea and brand message of Gabriq, soon joined by his two closest friends, Diogo and Jaap. Each brought their own expertise, perspective and energy to the brand, forming a balanced team driven by a shared mindset.
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What began as conversations and concepts quickly turned into a mission: to create something that felt different, honest and intentional.
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This was the foundation of Gabriq.
Designed the standard
September – December 2025
With the vision set, the work truly began.
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From September through December, the first designs took shape. Products were developed, tested and refined again and again, not to chase trends, but to reach what we believe is the right balance between performance, comfort and style.
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Every detail mattered. Every adjustment had a purpose.
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This phase wasn’t about speed, but about getting it right. In our eyes, this is where Gabriq started to feel real.
Seeing the vision come to life
January 10, 2026
The first Gabriq content shoot marked a major milestone.
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For the first time, our products were worn by real players, moving with intent, captured through a professional production. Seeing everything come together: the designs, the atmosphere and the energy, made the idea tangible.
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This was the moment the vision stepped out of our minds and into the real world.
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Gabriq was no longer just an idea. It was alive.
The official launch
January 30, 2026
The moment we had been working towards.
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On January 30, 2026, at 13:00 CET, the Gabriq webshop officially went live. A milestone shaped by months of dedication, collaboration and belief.
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This launch wasn’t just about opening a website, it was about welcoming people into Club Gabriq. The start of a journey shared with everyone who believes in moving forward, refining their game and expressing their style.
What comes next
The future
This chapter is still being written.
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Looking ahead, our ambition is clear: to see as many people as possible playing in Gabriq, feeling confident in what they wear and proud of what they represent. We will continue to develop new products, explore new ideas and push the balance between performance and style even further.
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But more than anything, we aim to build a growing community, a collective driven by ambition, progress and individuality.
This is only the beginning.
Together, we rise. Together, we spread our wings.
Meet the team
Diogo
Co-Founder and Head of Marketing & E-commerce
Sem
Co-Founder and Head of Product & Development