By Athletes for Athletes

We know what it feels like when your mouthguard does not fit properly. GrindTime exists so you can focus on your performance.

  • Thomas Patterer

    Founder (AU & NZ)

    As a former ice hockey player, I believe in promoting hard work, progress over perfection, and making connections through sports that last a lifetime. GrindTime enables me to promote those values and help other athletes focus on their game rather than a mouthguard.

  • Johannes Patterer

    Founder (EUR)

    I have had quite a few injuries throughout my ice hockey career which ultimately resulted in my retirement. However, I have fought back my way after every single one and have learned that consistency and relentless work ethic can make things happen. I want to help players protect themselves with a mouthguard that doesn't bother them.

Our Values

Performance

Made for athletes who want a mouthguard that does not get in the way and allows them to perform at their best.

Comfort

Ultra-light, slim design with no pressure on the gums - barely noticeable while playing.

Protection

Certified and tested to safety standards for reliable sports protection.

Sustainability

Material-saving design and sustainable packaging to help protect the environment.

Our Experience

We both played ice hockey. And we both had the same problem: every mouthguard was either too bulky, kept slipping out, or pressed so hard on the gums that we ended up chewing on it or not wearing it at all.

The alternative from the dentist? A perfect fit, but at hundreds of dollars, it just was not realistic.

So we did what many athletes do and put up with it.

Thomas and Johannes Patterer standing on a sidewalk with a city skyline in the background

The discovery

Thomas played college ice hockey in America, where he tried a mouthguard for the first time that actually worked. Thin, lightweight, no pressure - exactly what we had been looking for the whole time.

The problem? Nothing like it was available anywhere else in the world.

So we brought the idea back with us. We wanted a better fitting mouthguard that allows athletes to focus fully on their breathing, communication, and game. A mouthguard that naturally moulds to your teeth and offers a custom-like fit, but is accessible at a fraction of the price.

Our approach

We are a New Zealand company, have been athletes ourselves and know exactly what it feels like when your gear does not fit properly.

Even though we produce internationally to keep GrindTime affordable, we still focus on sustainability: a material-saving design and sustainable packaging to help protect the environment.

With every purchase, you support a New Zealand company made by athletes for athletes - honest, no gimmicks, and with one clear goal: so you can focus on your performance, not your mouthguard.

We are growing step by step, but the foundation stays the same: quality over quantity. Performance over hype. And products we would wear ourselves.