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How popular isBabolat?

In September 2026, people searched for Babolat by name about 1,390 times in New Zealand, a 9.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 31.3% of all New Zealand badminton brand searches, placing Babolat second out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about badminton brands, Babolat appeared in two of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the five.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Babolat is the second most searched of 5 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. YonexShare of searches 40%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. BabolatShare of searches 31.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  3. Li-NingShare of searches 24.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  4. VictorShare of searches 3.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  5. AshawayShare of searches 0.71%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top badminton brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Babolat was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Babolat is the fifth most recommended of the five.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Yonex1st
  2. Victor2nd
  3. Li-Ning3rd
  4. Ashaway4th
  5. Babolat5th

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Yonex5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Li-Ning5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Victor5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Babolat2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Ashaway2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about badminton brands

5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

Which badminton brands compete with Babolat?

Babolat against badminton brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Yonex, Babolat, Li-Ning, Victor. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthYonexBabolatLi-NingVictorAshaway
Oct 202537.4%37.4%20.5%3.6%1%
Nov 202537%37.8%21.3%3.5%0.5%
Dec 202536.8%35.3%22.8%4.6%0.57%
Jan 202646.4%35.2%15.7%2.4%0.39%
Feb 202642%36.7%18.5%2.4%0.41%
Mar 202642.9%30.1%21.1%5.1%0.81%
Apr 202644.2%25.8%26%3.5%0.65%
May 202641.6%25.2%26.3%5.8%1.2%
Jun 202625.3%16.3%55.5%2.3%0.58%
Jul 202640.5%27%27.3%4.5%0.75%
Aug 202638%28%28%5.3%0.72%
Sep 202640%31.3%24.7%3.3%0.71%

  1. 1.Yonex

    40%

    Held 1st. 1.7K estimated branded searches, +6.9% vs prior month. Share +2 points.

  2. 2.Babolat

    31.3%

    Held 2nd. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +13.7% vs prior month. Share +3.3 points.

  3. 3.Li-Ning

    24.7%

    Held 3rd. 1.1K estimated branded searches, -10.3% vs prior month. Share -3.3 points.

  4. 4.Victor

    3.3%

    Held 4th. 140 estimated branded searches, -36.4% vs prior month. Share -2 points.

  5. 5.Ashaway

    0.71%

    Held 5th. 30 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare popularity between Babolat and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Babolat

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How has branded search demand for Babolat changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

4 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Babolat in New Zealand fell from 1.5K to 1.4K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Babolat’s share of searches among badminton brands in New Zealand decreased from 37.4% to 31.3%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Babolat’s share of searches among badminton brands in New Zealand peaked at 37.8% in November 2025 and was lowest at 16.3% in June 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Babolat fell from 1st to 2nd among badminton brands in New Zealand.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand badminton brands in September 2026?

5 changes

  1. In September 2026, Babolat gained share of searches among badminton brands in New Zealand, from 28% to 31.3%.

  2. In September 2026, Yonex gained share of searches among badminton brands in New Zealand, from 38% to 40%.

  3. In September 2026, Li-Ning lost share of searches among badminton brands in New Zealand, from 28% to 24.7%.

  4. In September 2026, Victor lost share of searches among badminton brands in New Zealand, from 5.3% to 3.3%.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Ashaway in New Zealand fell 25% over 12 measured months, from 40 to 30 in September 2026.

How are Babolat’s branded searches counted?

11 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Babolat’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

  • babolat
  • babolat badminton
  • babolat bags tennis
  • babolat boost drive
  • babolat padel
  • babolat pure aero
  • babolat pure drive
  • babolat pure strike
  • babolat racquet
  • babolat sneakers
  • babolat tennis racket

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Babolat compete?

Babolat is ranked in three competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Tennis and racquet brands2nd of 525%Show ranking
Padel racket brands2nd of 729%Show ranking
Badminton brands2nd of 531.3%Shown above
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