Babolat is a proud family-owned company whose history with racquet sports began in 1875, accompanying the birth of tennis and badminton. The Lyon-based brand built its expertise on a raw material, natural gut, from which the first racquet strings were made and proceeded to become a leading equipment supplier for racquet sports lovers. Today, tradition and innovation are combined to serve players and the game. The brand is carried to the highest level by champions in the most prestigious tennis, padel and badminton competitions. Today, the Babolat is made up of almost 450 employees around the world.