Gobi Grip at the 2026 USTA Level 2 St. Louis Indoor Wheelchair Tennis Championships
Meeting wheelchair tennis players, sharing Gobi Grip, and learning from an incredible tennis community at Chesterfield Athletic Club
Gobi Grip had a wonderful opportunity to meet wheelchair tennis players at the 2026 USTA Level 2 St. Louis Indoor Wheelchair Tennis Championships, held July 24–26 at Chesterfield Athletic Club. We joined the tournament on Saturday, July 25, to meet players, share Gobi Grip, and learn more about the wheelchair tennis community.
We set up a table with Gobi Grip samples, swag, snacks, and drinks and invited players to stop by, learn about Gobi Grip, and try it for themselves. The response was very encouraging, and we especially enjoyed talking with players and hearing their feedback.
A Connection Through Flo
We would not have been at this tournament without our friend Flo, one of Gobi Grip’s biggest ambassadors.
Flo first tried Gobi Grip while competing in hot and humid conditions and went on to win her tournament. After experiencing the difference it made for her grip, she became an enthusiastic supporter and has shared Gobi Grip with friends and fellow athletes ever since.
Flo introduced us to Kevin and PUSH Wheelchair Tennis Academy, which ultimately led to this opportunity to introduce Gobi Grip to the wheelchair tennis community.
Scientists, Not Salespeople
When Flo introduced us to the players, she shared her own experience with Gobi Grip and explained something that captures who we are: we are scientists, not salespeople.
Gobi Grip inventor and co-founder Dr. Mark Miller followed with his typically humble introduction. Rather than talking up the product he invented, he told the players that we were there to watch some good tennis, enjoy the day, and share the bananas, snacks, and drinks we had brought. If anyone was curious about Gobi Grip, he invited them to stop by, chat with us, and try it for themselves.
Listening, Learning and Sharing Gobi Grip
Throughout the tournament, players stopped by our table to learn about Gobi Grip and try it firsthand.
For us, this was about more than product demonstrations. Wheelchair tennis places unique demands on an athlete’s hands and grip, and we appreciated the opportunity to listen to players, learn about their experiences, and see whether Gobi Grip could be useful to them.
As scientists and product developers, feedback from athletes is invaluable to us.
Thank You
A special thank-you to Flo for believing in Gobi Grip and introducing us to Kevin and PUSH Wheelchair Tennis Academy.
We are also grateful to PUSH Wheelchair Tennis Academy, USTA St. Louis, Chesterfield Athletic Club, and all the players who welcomed us, stopped by our table, and gave Gobi Grip a try.
We came to share Gobi Grip, but we also came away having learned a lot—and we got to watch some great tennis along the way! 🎾♿️
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