Lamborghini and Babolat have created limited-edition padel racquets in carbon fibre
If you haven’t hit the padel court by now, you’re a little behind the swing, so to speak. The sport – a competitive combination of tennis and squash – has taken the world by storm, offering players a high-intensity and enjoyable game that’s also a great workout. If you have taken it up but think your game is falling a little flat, perhaps you need a racquet made by a couple of master brands.
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Automobili Lamborghini and Babolat have put their creative heads together to create a series of exclusive padel racquets. The first model, BL001, is limited to just 50 units, while two further racquet collections, BL002 and BL003, will be developed for distribution in the coming years.
At the heart of the project is the fusion of Babolat’s mastery of racquet technology and the game and Automobili Lamborghini’s expertise in carbon fibre manufacturing processes and design.
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The all-new unisex BL001 racquet will be available in five Lamborghini colours – Giallo Auge, Verde Viper, Arancio Livrea, Viola Pasifae, Verde Gea – and will be manufactured in Automobili Lamborghini’s Sant’Agata Bolognese factory in its specialist carbon fibre parts production facility, where it will be crafted using the same tools, processes and materials used in the production of the Italian manufacturer’s super sports cars.
Inspired by the design of a super sports car chassis, this collaboration delivers a racquet with an extremely rigid peripheral monocoque frame that optimises the deformation of the striking zone. The monocoque structure, which extends into the handle, allows the hand to be in direct contact with the chassis. This ensures perfect control of the racquet in absolute comfort while delivering exceptional power and ball speed.
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The technologies and carbon fibre know-how developed through this first collaboration on the BL001 will then be applied to commercial models.
Just in time for you to perfect your serve.
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