Country of Origin: France
Specialty: Tennis Rackets, Strings, and Accessories
Brand Identity: Babolat is celebrated for its innovative racket technologies and has a strong presence among professional and amateur players alike.
Popular Products [Our Expert View] : The Pure Drive series offers a blend of power and spin, making it a top choice for versatile players.
Babolat brand Information
Musical instrument string maker Pierre Babolat made the world's first tennis strings in 1875. Pierre's great-grandson, Eric Babolat, leading the brand since 1998, says the world's oldest tennis brand is still growing. Babolat continues to define excellence in the racquet sports world in 2025. Celebrating a remarkable 150 years of innovation, the company remains a global leader across tennis, padel, badminton, and pickleball—fueled by a passionate spirit, bold design, and an unrelenting drive for performance.
They expanded into racquet frames in 1994, becoming a "total tennis" company, and have continued to innovate ever since. Today, Babolat offers a wide range of tennis products, including:
Their products are used by some of the best and high profile players in the world, including Rafa Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Leylah Fernandez.
Here at tennisnuts, we offer the widest selection of Babolat products in the UK. If we do not have something in stock at a given time, we can order it up quickly from Babolat.
Suitable for advanced and good match players looking for a mixture of power and spin. Weight Range: 285g to 304g.
Thin beamed, heavier rackets for advanced players with good technique and power looking for more control from their racket.
Thin beamed, heavier rackets for advanced players with good technique and power looking for more control from their racket.
Thin beamed, heavier rackets for advanced players with a fully developed swing and their own power looking for more control and spin potential from their racket. Weight Range: 305g or more.
Suitable for recreational and beginners players alike. Generally the rackets are lighter and have larger head sizes. Weight Range: Under 264g
Suitable for regular club players or improvers alike, these rackets suit players starting to play regular competitive or friendly tennis at a lighter weight. Weight Range: 265g to 284g.