Ambassadors
We are proud to present our Grip-X brand ambassadors
Launching our new product is exciting, but having these outstanding brand ambassadors onboard our GRIP-X Crew is something very special.
We are proud of our Grip-X formula and thrilled to see those who use it week in, week out proving how valuable it can be on the court. Our Grip-X ambassadors truly believe in the product and use it to up their game against the competition.
Please follow their journey and support them whenever you see them on socials or on court.
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Get to know the GRIP-X crew
Jade Melbourne – Basketball
One of Australia’s finest young talents who worked tirelessly, inspired by her love of basketball to achieve her basketball dreams at only 21 years of age. A valuable team member of The Washington Mystics in the WNBA Jade also plays for the Australian national team and represented Australia at the 2021 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup, where the team won the bronze medal. Jade gives back so much to basketball always offering to be part of junior development programs and we are thrilled to have Jade onboard the GRIP-X Crew. Instagram: @jade.melbourne
James Ignatidis – Futsal
Courtney Scholtz – Squash
Lily Impey – Basketball
Young gun who recently represented Country VIC basketball at Nationals in 2023, AJBC in 2022 and playing VJBL Youth league at the age of 15. Her elite shooting and fast turn of foot on hard cut and drives has benefited from GRIP-X shoe grip spray. See Lilly in action in 2023/2024 with Wyndham Basketball and VIC state programs. Instagram: @lillyimpey
Lizzie Brady – Pickleball
Lizzie Brady is a young gun in the fast growing world of Pickleball. Based in New Zealand, Lizzie had been chosen as a member in the team that are representing at the upcoming Pickleball World Cup held in Peru Oct 2024. This is a fantastic opportunity to represent New Zealand, wearing the Silver Fern at an international event. Instagram: @lizziebradypb
Sara Houston – Wheel Chair Basketball
After making her first appearance for the Gliders in a series of friendlies against Japan, hosted at the AIS in 2021, Sara will be look to be a force to feared as Australia play for a spot at next year’s Paralympics in Paris; achieving a childhood dream. Seeing the progression Sara has made in the last three years is something special and we are keen to watch her as she takes GRIP-X to courts all across the world. First stop the Asia Oceania Championship in Bangkok. Thanks Sara for your help to develop GRIP-X for wheelchair athlete tyres. Instagram: @thesarahouston
Benjamin Moncrieff – Wheel Chair Basketball
An inspiring and passionate basketballer, Ben continues to travel the world; playing basketball this summer in the Euro league with an Italian team using GRIP-X on his tyres on slippery courts. Based in Perth, Ben is part of the Australian Spinners U23 Men’s national team, The Spinners, who represent Australia on the international stage. Instagram: @moxcrieff
Jacob Schueler – Badminton
Jacob Schueler (badminton) made his Commonwealth Games debut in Birmingham and reached the quarter finals in the men’s doubles. Growing up in Geelong, Jacob started playing badminton when he was 11 and made numerous Victorian junior teams until he was selected to represent Australia at the under-19 Pan Pacific titles in 2016. Jacob won the men’s singles at the Australian National Championships in 2019. Jacob was part of the Australian Institute of Sport Emerging talent squad. Instgram: @jacob.schueler17
Lara Gribben – Basketball
Lara Gribben is a super talented athlete recently selected to represent SA as part of the SA Metro U16 Girls team. Playing with Norwood in SA, Lara featured on the Top 50 under 15 rising SA stars with her versatility across a wide range of sports. Her stand out performance at Australian Under 16 Championships in Bendigo gave her selection for the selection camp ahead of the FIBA U15 Oceania Cup in November! Instagram: lara.gribben
Tim Ebbs – Volleyball
Tim’s journey with volleyball began as something he enjoyed doing with friends and quickly developed into an enduring passion. Tim was part of the Iona Talented Achievers Athlete Development Program (ITAP), mentored by dual Olympian volleyballer, David Beard. Tim has been selected for Volley Ball Australia 2024 Academy. AVA athletes learn and develop in a sport-specific training environment as they look to take the next step in their careers. We look forward to following Tim’s journey. Instagram: @tim.ebbs
Roor Akhuar – Basketball
Roor is an unbelievably talented 200cm foward recently named in the Vic Metro under-18 side for the 2024 national championships. That was quickly followed by receiving a scholarship for the Centre of Excellence. He has since been selected in the Australian under-17 team for the under-17 Basketball World Cup. Roor is ready to take the court anywhere, anytime on teh international stage thanks to GRIP-X. Instagram: @roorakhuar_
Henry Kross – Squash
Junior sensation Henry Kross just lives and breathes Squash. Supported by an amazing family in regional NSW Henry continues to fine tune his craft and apply many hours towards health, strength and fitness. And it shows in his ranking as #1 in Australia for U15 age bracket. In 2024 Henry continues his busy schedule with Australian Junior Open, Oceania Championships & Trans Tasman Championships. We will be right behind you Henry and Team Kross! Instagram: @henrykross2
Zac Mabilia – Netball
At just 18 years of age, Zac Mabilia has already made his mark on the world of men’s netball. Zac has steadily moved up the boys’ pathway to reach the Victorian Under 23 men’s team, Aust Men’s Under 20 team, and the 2024 Australia Men’s FAST5 team. It’s a jam-packed schedule, but 2025 is set to be even bigger for Mabilia. With high school out of the way, he’s looking to step up his netball game, with hopes of contesting the Open level at Nationals, and eventually making the main Kelpies team. Instagram: @zmabilia11
Kasper Cheung – Squash
Kasper is no stranger to playing internationally, having already competed aboard including tournaments in Hong Kong and the UK, while he was a member of Australia’s Trans Tasman teams. At age 15 Kasper Cheung will head to Houston for his first World Junior Championships in 2024 with his GRIP-X packed and a huge future in front of him. Instagram: @kasper_c08
Hugh Buckby – Basketball
Know as “highlight reel” Hugh makes the tough look easy with his athleticism, IQ and elite skills. Hugh was part of the U16 Boys Victoria Country team at the 2023 National Championships. With his ability to shot 3’s with accuracy, and a “grip & rip” drive to a spectacular dunk finish he’s got GAME! Part of the 2025 Under-18 Country VIC Men’s Nationals Gold Medal team. Instagram: @hugh.buckby
Emma Burton – Volleyball
Passion and energy are what Emma Burton brings to the Volleyball area. Returning to Australia after a two-year professional stint with Brøndby VK in Denmark Emma returned to her beloved Queensland Pirates and it was their her loved for the game was reignited. Emma was rewarded with selection in the Australian Women’s Volleyroos 🏐squad including selection in the Australian women’s national volleyball team for the 2024 Asian Women’s Volleyball Challenge Cup. Instagram: eburto
Tyler Garner – Futsal
Tyler has achieved the remarkable feat of winning every major trophy at the highest level in WA for both Futsal and Football in the same year. This includes leading his team to back-to-back championships in the Supa Liga Futsal, where his outstanding performance earned him the MVP award! Tyler also shined during Australia’s campaign at the recent ASEAN Futsal Championships in Thailand. Instagram: @tylergarner2
Ella Tofaeono – Basketball
At 190cm Ella is a powerhouse with a bag full of moves that leave defenders powerless. In her Fresham year at Midland College (2017-2018) Ella averaged 11.4 points and 6.5 rebounds per game, while shooting 58.3% from the field. As a senior Ella recorded a career high in points (35) and season high in rebounds (16). Ella excelled playing with Geelong in session 2023 she was outstanding as a mentor for young girls in sport. Instagram: @ellatofaeono
Joanne Joseph – Squash
Joanne’s young career has gone from strength-to-strength in recent years, with a solid run of success which has included national team representation and taking out last year’s U17 Girls Oceania Junior Squash Championships. “When I was around 11 years old, I wrote a list of long-term goals was to play for Australia in the World’s Team. “I am so proud of where I have come today, and being able to put on the green and gold at a World level is so special.” Instagram: @joannej.squash
Will Hamilton – Basketball
NOT only did Traralgon boy Will Hamilton get to represent his country, not only was he a part of a gold medal squad, but he was also was named the Most Valuable Player award at the FIBA U15 Oceania Cup after an impressive campaign with undefeated Australia. The 1.93M (6’4″) forward high-flyer bagged the award after helping Australia win the competition for a third straight time. In the Final against New Zealand, Hamilton scored a personal competition-high 22 points while also getting 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, and a block for an efficiency rating of 30. He scored efficiently as well, shooting 57.1 percent from the field. Instagram: willhamilton09
Hwan Bae – Table Tennis
Hwan Bae has been a rising star of the Australian table tennis scene. He picked up the racket at just nine years old and competed in various local, state and national events throughout his junior career before making his World Table Tennis debut in the youth contender series in 2022. Finding success at both continental and international levels he represented Australia in the World Youth Championship in the U19 men’s team division winning Gold at the US Open U19 mixed doubles. Instagram: hwanbae_
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