The iconic racket produced as a new edition, reimagined through an explosion of vibrant color
Sant’Agata Bolognese, 5 May 2026 – When two brands sharing the same passion for performance come together, the result is greater than the sum of their parts. Automobili Lamborghini and Babolat build on their collaboration with the evolution of the BL.001 racket, the model that marked the beginning of the partnership and now presented in new exclusive designs. Combining innovation and performance the limited edition of just 50 units returns this year in five new exclusive chromatic variants, unveiled at Lamborghini Arena, the event celebrating the Italian super sports car brand.
The BL.001 embodies the fusion of Babolat’s century-long expertise in racket sports with Automobili Lamborghini’s excellence in engineering, composite materials, and high-performance design. For this new evolution, particular emphasis has been placed on color and finish: iconic and defining elements of Lamborghini’s identity, allowing the racket to express these signature traits in a bold and distinctive way.
Developed using processes and materials inspired by Lamborghini super sports cars, the racket is manufactured and produced at the brand’s Sant’Agata Bolognese facilities. The BL.001 goes beyond the concept of a technical product. It represents the meeting point of two innovation-driven cultures, where performance guides every design choice. The new designs further strengthen Babolat’s connection to the Lamborghini universe, offering players a new dimension of padel in which technology, design, and passion converge in every shot.
The BL.001 features a 3K carbon surface, a material renowned for its high responsiveness, delivering power and precision with every strike. Its frame is reinforced with KORIDION, a rigid foam derived from patented technology that enhances structural stiffness and optimizes energy transfer at impact. Designed with a clear focus on on-court feel, the racket delivers exceptional control, transforming every shot into a true high-performance experience for the most demanding players.
As at the first unveiling in 2024, the BL001 will be presented and exclusively tested during Lamborghini Arena 2026, taking place on 9 and 10 May at the iconic Imola Circuit. Here media, influencers, and the public will have the opportunity to discover this exceptional racket in the land where it was created, further reinforcing the strong bond between the two iconic brands in their respective fields.