BABOLAT LAMBORGHINI Orange 2026

Technologies

Pros

• ✓The Multi-Eva core with Koridion and Power On Demand releases energy progressively: on a flat smash from mid-court you feel the ball rocket off the face without forcing your arm The rough 3K carbon face bites into the ball on viboras and cut bandejas, generating a lateral spin that's tough to read from the back of the court The 38mm profile with reinforced drilling around the centred sweet spot delivers stability on blocked volleys when your opponent speeds up the point at the net The teardrop shape with a mid-high balance loads mass above the handle without turning into a sledgehammer: it swings better than expected on dropshots and quick counters The TPS shields the frame from scrapes against the glass and fence on low wall exits, a spot where wide-profile rackets like this usually take a beating

Cons

• ✗Ball exit is short: without real arm speed, defensive lobs from the back of the court fall short of the baseline and hand over the point 360g fixed, with no weight range: there's no lighter version, and your arm will feel it in long matches without a well-trained wrist and shoulder The sweet spot is centred and unforgiving; off-centre hits toward the handle come out flat and directionless, especially on serve returns The £650 launch price reflects its status as a limited collector's edition, not an equivalent performance leap over other power-oriented teardrop rackets

Babolat Lamborghini Orange 2026 Review: The 360g Power Racket Born in a Car Workshop

The Babolat Lamborghini Orange 2026 comes out of a limited collaboration between Babolat and Automobili Lamborghini, and this isn't just marketing spin: the Koridion in the core is directly inspired by the bonnets of the Italian marque's cars. Teardrop shape, a rock-solid 360g, 38mm profile, rough 3K carbon face and Multi-Eva core. Advanced level, clearly built for power.

This is a smasher's racket with a designer finish, and it's worth separating the two before deciding whether it's for you.

What does Koridion actually bring to the Lamborghini Orange?

Koridion works alongside the Power On Demand system, whose logic is simple to explain and hard to execute: the faster you swing, the more energy the material gives back. On soft shots the racket stays quiet; on a flat smash or an accelerated vibora, the return is noticeable.

That behaviour explains the racket's stat profile: very high power but contained ball exit. This isn't a padel racket that hands you depth for free. It sells depth in exchange for arm speed.

The Multi-Eva core rounds out the equation with a firm-feel rubber. Paired with Koridion, it produces that crisp, no-parasitic-bounce response that net players who like to finish points are looking for.

Tech specs

Rough 3K carbon: why spin trumps feel here

3K is a more open-weave carbon than 12K or 18K, which translates into a slightly less rigid face and more ball feel on contact. That choice makes sense here: with a firm core and a 38mm profile, an ultra-rigid weave would have made for a brutal but muted combination.

Surface roughness is high, and it shows in cut shots. The bandeja comes off with extra bite, and the vibora gains that lateral kick that forces opponents to open up their body on the wall exit.

The TPS (Thermoplastic Protection System) wraps the frame. It's a functional protection rather than a cosmetic one: on low wall exits, where the rim scrapes against the fence or glass, it extends the profile's lifespan.

How does the Babolat Lamborghini Orange play on court?

On attack, this is where the racket earns its keep. The mid-high balance loads mass above the handle, so the smash from position 3 lands with real weight, and the flat smash carries that final burst of acceleration typical of well-built power teardrops.

At the net, the 38mm frame with the reinforced drilling pattern around the sweet spot handles blocked volleys well. When your opponent speeds up the point and all you have time for is putting the racket in front of the ball, it doesn't twist in your hand.

On defence, there's a toll to pay. Short ball exit forces you to commit a long arm swing on the lob: try to defend with a wristy shot from the back and the ball dies at mid-court.

On off-centre contact, the sweet spot is centred and unforgiving. Hits near the handle come out flat and lack direction, which is especially noticeable on serve returns when you're rushed.

Who is this racket for?

Short answer: an advanced player with solid technique and real arm speed, playing the backhand side or finishing at the net, who doesn't rely on the racket to generate depth. The fixed 360g, with no weight range, rules out anyone looking for a lighter version of the same model.

In a pair, it works best alongside a partner who builds the point and organises the defence, letting this Babolat model close it out. Pairing it with another pure smasher leaves the back of the court too exposed.

Anyone playing the drive side with heavy weekly match hours should test it first: the combination of firm rubber, decent-but-not-light manoeuvrability and demanding ball striking takes a toll on the elbow if technique isn't polished.

Verdict: solid performance, collector's price tag

The Babolat Lamborghini Orange 2026 is a coherent power teardrop. Koridion and Power On Demand aren't empty labels — the energy return is genuinely felt once you pick up racket speed — and the combination of rough 3K carbon, Multi-Eva and a 38mm profile builds a stable racket with plenty of bite.

The honest caveat is the price. Launching around £650, this racket positions itself as a limited collector's edition as much as a performance tool. If you're after performance alone, there are power teardrops out there offering comparable on-court behaviour for considerably less money.

If the piece itself appeals to you — the Automobili Lamborghini tie-in, the design, the short production run — and you play at the level it demands, the purchase holds up. If you're looking at the court alone, weigh the cost carefully before deciding.