BABOLAT LAMBORGHINI Bronze 2026

Technologies

Pros

• ✓The Koridion core, inspired by the rigid materials used in Lamborghini bonnets, barely flexes on impact: flat smashes and viboras come off crisp and dry, without that soft trampoline feel that bleeds ball speed The diamond shape with a medium-high balance stacks mass up top, turning every smash por 3 into a genuine finishing shot rather than a deep push your opponent can scramble back Power On Demand rewards racket-head speed: swing all the way through and the racket answers with a real power boost, while short block volleys come back with pace of their own The 3K carbon face brings some touch back on top of a very stiff platform; compared with higher-weave carbon faces, it still gives you a bit more feedback on cortadas and dejadas The multi-density X-EVA core leaves the centre a touch more forgiving than the perimeter, taking some of the edge off a stiff frame during long rallies

Cons

• ✗The sweet spot runs narrow: hit it off-centre toward the throat or the top edge and the ball comes off short with sharp vibration, which shows up especially when returning serve out wide to the T At 360g with a medium-high balance, the salida de pared baja demands getting under the ball early; mistime it or arrive late and your globo falls short The smooth face adds no extra friction: kick and slice depend entirely on your technique and racket-head speed rather than the material, so less technical players won't get any help from the racket It's a limited edition that sold out after launch, so replacing this exact racket if it breaks isn't always an option

Fixed 360g weight, diamond shape, 3K carbon face: the Babolat Lamborghini Bronze 2026 doesn't hide what it's built for. It's the bronze finish of the limited-edition collaboration between Babolat and Automobili Lamborghini, built around a multi-EVA X-EVA core, the Power On Demand system and Koridion construction.

This isn't a catalogue racket designed to stick around the range for three seasons. It's a short run with a deliberately extreme technical brief and a very specific target player: someone who smashes to end the point.

Koridion and 3K carbon: why this padel racket feels so stiff

The Koridion core draws on the rigid materials used in the bonnets of the Italian marque's supercars. The stated aim of the collab is to carry that structural stiffness onto the hitting surface, and on court that's exactly what you feel: the racket barely deforms on contact.

That stiffness is what sends the ball back with real pace of its own. It's also what punishes a mishit.

The 3K carbon face is there to compensate. A low-weave carbon like 3K flexes more than higher-weave carbon and gives the arm feedback on top of an otherwise hard platform. Without that 3K layer, a core this rigid would be brutal to play with over a long rally.

The X-EVA core spreads density unevenly across the same core: a slightly more forgiving centre, a drier perimeter. That's why the feel is described as firm but not harsh — a solid strike that still keeps enough comfort for competitive play.

Power On Demand governs the response: the racket delivers extra power when you genuinely accelerate through the ball, and stays flat when you just push it. TPS and the reinforced hole pattern work on frame stability for off-centre impacts, which on a diamond shape are the rule rather than the exception.

How does the Babolat Lamborghini Bronze 2026 perform on the smash?

The flat smash is where this racket makes the most sense. The diamond shape's top-heavy mass distribution and medium-high balance create a head-heavy feel that, swung properly, closes out points without needing to chase the corner.

The smash por 3 comes off with a dry, sharp trajectory: the ball leaves the core almost instantly, which adds speed but cuts your margin for error at mid-height.

The vibora works well when you come across your body and accelerate through the wrist. Watch out for the smooth face: the surface adds no extra friction, so sidespin depends on your technique and racket-head speed, not the material.

The cut bandeja is solid but demands clean technique. With 360g up top, you need to set up before the ball drops; get the timing wrong and the racket lags, leaving the ball short.

On block volleys, this core behaves exactly as you'd expect: a fast ball with minimal effort, as long as you catch it dead centre.

The trade-off: a narrow sweet spot and demanding defence

The payoff shows up in defensive situations. Ball exit is understated: if you don't generate your own racket-head speed, the racket won't do it for you, and defensive lobs from the back of the court need you to get well underneath the ball with a loose arm.

The salida de pared baja is the trickiest shot of all. With this weight and a head-heavy balance, arriving late means getting stuck under the ball with no way to lift it deep.

The sweet spot is on the narrow side. Contact toward the throat or the top edge sends back a short, vibration-heavy response — something you'll notice clearly when returning serve out wide to the T.

What level of player is the Babolat Lamborghini Bronze 2026 for?

This is built for advanced players with solid technique and the physical capacity to swing 360g for a full match. It rewards long, accelerated strokes, good lob-reading and a firm wrist. Intermediate players looking for help on ball exit or forgiveness on off-centre hits will find a racket that costs them more than it gives back.

As part of a pair, it fits better on the backhand side than the forehand when your partner is more of a rally-builder: this Babolat brings the finishing shot, not the consistency.

Tech specs

Bronze or Orange: what separates the two finishes

The collab launched in two finishes: Orange and Bronze. The documented difference between them is cosmetic and a matter of product reference, not construction, so the choice comes down to looks and availability.

Both versions sold out after launch, which makes availability the real deciding factor at this point.

Verdict: limited-edition power, with fine print attached

What it does well, it does very well: structural stiffness, a crisp smash and an immediate response the moment you accelerate. The power-to-control balance the racket promises is real, but it's clearly tilted toward the power side.

What it charges for that: forgiveness. A narrow sweet spot, understated ball exit and a defensive game that demands constant anticipation.

If you play the backhand side, close out points at the net and have the arm for 360g, this one fits. If your matches are decided at the back of the court and in the lob battle, Babolat's own range has less demanding options that will win you more matches.