Babolat LAMBORGINI BL002 Black

After the first model launched in 2024, Babolat And Lamborghini cars are back together for one of the most ambitious and unexpected partnerships in the world of padel. The French company and the Italian car brand have joined forces for a new, one-of-a-kind luxury model, called BL002 . A racket that combines Babolat's gaming experience with Automobili Lamborghini's supercar design, for a collaboration that looks to the long term.

There BL002 It is the first designed to be available for purchase by all sports enthusiasts, and is the result of the desire to make a high-level line in terms of performance and comfort as accessible as possible (even if the price remains very exclusive).

For such an impactful and prestigious presentation, Babolat and Automobili Lamborghini chose one of the leading centers in Brianza and Lombardy, the ellepadelclub in Carugo (CO). The club, which has established a solid partnership with Babolat, welcomed media, influencers, and testimonials associated with the French brand, including us at Padelbiz , for the day .

It features an extremely rigid peripheral monocoque frame, capable of optimizing energy return thanks to 3K carbon and Koridion foam , materials already used by both Lamborghini in the production of cars and by Babolat in its racquets. Its weight of 360 grams makes it easy to handle. The line will be available in two colors inspired by Lamborghini super sports cars – green and black – and will be sold in a limited edition of 5,000 units.

The BL002 model, due out in 2025 , was entirely designed in the Babolat Padel Studio in Barcelona . This time, unlike the BL001 produced in Sant'Agata Bolognese, the Italian company's engineers brought their expertise in cutting-edge materials and manufacturing to Spain. The Babolat Padel Studio is the brand's hub for developing and testing its innovative padel rackets, aiming to meet player needs and, if necessary, produce limited edition custom rackets.

“Babolat and Automobili Lamborghini are leaders in racket sports and in the production of exceptional super sports cars and continue to share their technological and industrial expertise to produce exceptional padel rackets,” said Babolat. Eric Babolat, CEO of Babolat . Our expertise and constant research into new technologies have always been at the service of players of all levels and aspirations. All padel enthusiasts should be able to rely on a high-performance racket: we work every day to make this possible. The BL002, the first racket designed entirely in the Babolat Padel Studio, marks an important milestone for our brand and the culmination of a valuable long-term project.

“This partnership goes beyond product design: it represents the fusion of two worlds, elite sports and engineering. automotive luxury,” he commented Ranieri Niccoli, Chief Manufacturing Officer of Automobili Lamborghini . “Our carbon fiber production team was directly involved in the creation of the BL002 , bringing the company's experience and the know-how Made in Italy at our Barcelona headquarters. This racket will be a must-have for all padel and high-performance enthusiasts.

The BL002

Main technologies

• Power on demand/Koridion Power Core (Mousse Stiff Core) : positioned between the frame and the EVA foam, or in the heart of the racket, it improves the stability of the frame/heart and EVA foam assembly, thus increasing the energy return on impact with the ball.

• TPS Technology : A thermoplastic surface (TPU – Thermoplastic Polyurethane) above the carbon material, which offers greater racket strength, design protection/3K Carbon (under the thermoplastic surface) and superior comfort on impact.

Technical specifications

• Weight: 360g
• Balance: 265-270mm
• Thickness: 38mm
• Surface material: 3K Carbon
• Material Core: Multi-EVA Foam