{"product_id":"gherkin-draco-hybrid-16mm-cpo-excellent","title":"Gherkin DRACO Hybrid 16mm Pickleball Paddle — Spinwave Certified Pre-Owned (Excellent)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:18px;align-items:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/5039\/6458\/files\/excellent.png?v=1777916352\" alt=\"Excellent Condition\" style=\"height:58px;width:auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/5039\/6458\/files\/1left.png?v=1777916352\" alt=\"Only 1 Left\" style=\"height:58px;width:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:6px solid #C5EA6C;background:#f6f6f4;padding:18px 22px;border-radius:8px;margin:0 0 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:20px;\"\u003eCondition: Excellent\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eA one-of-one Spinwave Certified Pre-Owned \u003cstrong\u003eGherkin DRACO Hybrid 16mm\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCFC face clean with light cosmetic play wear only — no wear-through\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight blue edge guard fully seated with no lifting or separation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStock Gherkin black handle wrap clean and ready to play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo cracks, delamination, or structural damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaned, sanitized, and checked before listing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive the exact paddle shown in the photos.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f6f6;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:14px;padding:16px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eWant the full rundown on the DRACO before you commit?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/a\/blog\/gherkin-draco-review\" style=\"color:#0a7d3b;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eRead the complete Gherkin DRACO Review →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.05em;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGherkin USA DRACO Hybrid\u003c\/strong\u003e is a modern full-foam paddle built for stability, feel, and all-court versatility. A \u003cstrong\u003eCFC face\u003c\/strong\u003e, 16mm \u003cstrong\u003eNCP Foam\u003c\/strong\u003e core, and \u003cstrong\u003eFloating Piston Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e deliver a solid, connected response, while the hybrid shape balances reach with the forgiveness and control of a standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f5f5;border-left:5px solid #C5EA6C;padding:16px 20px;border-radius:8px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:1.15em;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eAll-court players who want full-foam power and a planted feel in a hybrid shape that stays quick in hands battles and forgiving on resets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.2em;border-bottom:2px solid #C5EA6C;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eSkill Level \u0026amp; Play Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate to Advanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlay Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e All-court power with stable, controlled contact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.2em;border-bottom:2px solid #C5EA6C;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWhy Players Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNCP Foam core.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nanocellular Polymer Foam built for a plush, consistent, durable response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloating Piston Construction.\u003c\/strong\u003e A unique connected feel through contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCFC face.\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon fiber and fiberglass for a responsive, well-rounded feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e A strong mix of reach, control, and forgiveness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolyurethane handle inserts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Improved comfort and feedback in the hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.2em;border-bottom:2px solid #C5EA6C;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-bottom:24px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003eSpinwave Certified Pre-Owned — Excellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003eGherkin USA DRACO 16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003eHybrid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength × Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e16.25\" × 7.75\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e5.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrip Circumference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e4.25\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAverage Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e7.9 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAverage Swing Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e111\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAverage Twist Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e6.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore 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Thermoformed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Guard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003eLight Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003eUSA Pickleball approved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003eOriginal manufacturer warranty does not transfer to Certified Pre-Owned sales\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:10px;\"\u003ePaddle only — no cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin-top:-12px;\"\u003eManufacturer specifications. 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