Nimbus 2001

The Nimbus 2001 was produced by the Nimbus Racing Broom Company as part of their successful line of racing brooms. Released in August, 1992, it was faster than its predecessor, the Nimbus 2000. It officially became the fastest broom existence, until the launch of the Firebolt in 1993. The broom itself is black and gold (or silver), with revolving stir ups. Despite the Firebolt being faster, the Nimbus 2001 is still used the majority of Quidditch teams around the globe.

The Slytherin Quidditch team was outfitted with Nimbus 2001s by Lucius Malfoy, with the suggestion being that the gift was in exchange for his son, Draco Malfoy being made Seeker.