PBA players: The new Toby’s Sports is for all active athletes

When some of the country’s top basketball superstars search for the best sports items around, they only look into one store that carries all the best brands. You can ask Talk ‘N Text’s Kelly Williams and Jimmy Alapag, Rain or Shine’s Gabe Norwood and Barangay Ginebra’s JC Intal, where to find the nation’s leading sports gear, and they’ll all tell you that apparel retail outlet “Toby’s Sports," which is present in many places and malls around the country, is the go-to store.

The popular four top PBA players share some of their unforgettable experiences with Toby’s Sports over the years They attest to how strong Toby’s Sports is strong in terms of bigger market share, wide range of product lines and brands and corporate reputation. “It's always for sports purposes that I visit Toby's," said Williams, 2008 Most Valuable Player (MVP). “Sometimes I go just to see if there’s any new billiards, darts, or workout products available. Whether for sports or fashion, just walk in and I'm convinced that you can find what you're looking for." Williams, whose favorite basketball brand is Nike, says he experienced a lot of fun visiting Toby’s Sports, particularly the branches in the Alabang Town Center and the Mall of Asia where he enjoys shooting on the basketball shootout. “Toby's is most certainly in a class of its own. You might find something even when you're NOT looking for anything. That's usually my experience!" he said. “I like the layout of the store. It is very inviting and the variety of products between sports and everyday gear is a plus." Williams’s buddy and Talk ‘N Text’s teammate Jimmy Alapag, this year’s PBA MVP, also goes and shops around in different Toby’s Sports stores to buy shoes and some sports apparel for his personal purposes. “Nobody comes close when it comes to my sporting needs," said Alapag, former Rookie of the Year and national team member point guard. “If I’m searching for some sporting items, I’ll just go to the nearest Toby’s Sports." The 2009 Rookie of the Year Gabe Norwood considers Toby’s Sports Arena as a perfect haven of different sporting goods like jerseys, shoes, socks, balls, shirts and various equipment including fitness gear, among other things. “The whole atmosphere of the store is great. All the products are very organized and easy to find," said Norwood, admitting that he bought most of his cycling shorts, socks and the Nike Training Equipment in Toby’s Sports. “I also love to see different treadmill displays inside." Norwood, who started as national player during the 2007 Tokushima Olympic qualifying in Japan, said Toby’s Sports stands out among other sports retail stores because the variety of products helps Toby's cater to any athlete or sports enthusiast. Former Ateneo star JC Intal, who now plays with Ginebra, likes to visit Toby’s Sports store most of the time when he is in any mall to see the latest available products. “All the merchandises in Toby’s are certified brand new and original," he said. Intal also recommends Toby’s Sports Arena at the Shangril-la mall because the all the latest items are available there. “I hope everyone will check out Toby's Sports Arena in Shangri-la. No matter your sporting needs, I'm sure they have the best products available for you." They all suggest that athletes and sports check out the Toby’s Sports Arena in the Shangri-la mall, which recently underwent a complete redesign done by renowned Japanese designer Takatoshi Kimachi. The store now sports a sleek modern look in a vast 500 sq. meter space, making it one of the biggest sports stores in the country. Toby’s Sports outlets invariably embody the brand’s core values of innovativeness, passion, teamwork and commitment to the satisfaction of all consumers, whether they’re pro athletes or sports enthusiasts. Similarly, these four PBA players are highly dedicated playing to their respective teams. From top-selling sport equipment all the way to their employees, Toby’s Sports Arena assures their customers of proper service and treatment. “Toby's Sports is taking on a whole new look, new logo which means we just got better. Anything you need for the active sports lifestyle, we have it," said Toby Claudio, Toby’s Sports vice president for operations, who is also the brains behind Toby's Sports’ rebranding. Claudio says the nation’s leading retail sports store is not only elite and young professional athletes but also aspiring sports stars, “The new Toby’s Arena is a haven for everyone who loves sports" Claudio said. Check out the Toby’s Sports Arena at the ground level of Toby’s Shangri-La Plaza and 2nd level of Abreeza Mall in Davao. Visit www.tobys.com. Connect with Toby’s Sports on Facebook and Twitter. Press release from Toby's Sports