Gherkin
Gherkin USA DRACO 16mm Pickleball Paddle - Elongated
Pickup available at Great Neck
Usually ready in 24 hours
Choose your location
enter a US zip code
Gherkin USA DRACO Elongated Pickleball Paddle
The Gherkin USA DRACO Elongated is built for players who want a full-foam paddle with added reach, leverage, and power from the baseline. Featuring Gherkin’s privately sourced NCP Foam, CFC face, and Floating Piston Construction, the DRACO delivers a solid, stable, and connected feel while giving aggressive players the extra coverage and extension they want in an elongated shape.
Why Players Will Like It
- Elongated shape adds reach, leverage, and extra coverage at the net.
- CFC face combines carbon fiber and fiberglass for a responsive, powerful feel.
- 16mm full-foam build with Gherkin’s new NCP Foam for consistency and durability.
- Floating Piston Construction allows the foam structure to load and release energy efficiently.
- Thermoformed design helps create a solid, unified paddle structure.
- Low average swing weight keeps the paddle maneuverable and easy to customize.
- 6.4 average twist weight gives the paddle impressive stability right out of the box.
- Polyurethane handle inserts help improve comfort, feel, and feedback in the hand.
Performance Notes
The DRACO Elongated is designed for players who want more reach, more leverage, and more finishing power while still keeping a stable, controlled feel. The elongated shape gives you extra extension on drives, counters, serves, and two-handed backhands, while the full-foam construction helps keep the paddle solid and composed through contact.
With an average swing weight around 113 and an average twist weight of 6.4, this paddle gives players a strong blend of maneuverability and stability. It is easy to play stock, but also leaves room for players who like to customize with overgrips, edge guard tape, or added weight.
NCP Foam + Floating Piston Construction
At the center of the DRACO is Gherkin’s privately sourced NCP Foam, a Nanocellular Polymer Foam designed for consistency, reliability, and repeatable performance from paddle to paddle. Paired with Floating Piston Construction, the foam structure is built to load and release energy efficiently, giving players power on full swings while preserving touch on controlled shots.
