In the fictional Harry Potter universe, a Firebolt is an advanced professional-level flying broomstick. Harry Potter was given a Firebolt by his godfather Sirius Black for Christmas after his old broomstick – a Nimbus 2000 – was destroyed by the Whomping Willow.
According to Quality Quidditch Supplies, the broom is made of ash wood with a tail of birch twigs, is capable of reaching 150 miles per hour in 10 seconds (which is remarkably high for broomsticks), and also apparently incorporates an unbreakable braking charm. It has been boasted to be the fastest and most advanced broomstick available, and so far appears to live up to the claim.
