Babolat | 45,403 followers on LinkedIn. Every player has a story! #BabolatFamily | 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.