{"product_id":"gherkin-usa-draco-16mm-pickleball-paddle-elongated","title":"Gherkin USA DRACO 16mm Pickleball Paddle - Elongated","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #111;\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Top Intro Card --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f3f3f3; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-radius: 16px; padding: 28px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003eGherkin USA DRACO Elongated Pickleball Paddle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; color: #333;\"\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eGherkin USA DRACO Elongated\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for players who want a full-foam paddle with added reach, leverage, and power from the baseline. Featuring Gherkin’s privately sourced \u003cstrong\u003eNCP Foam\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCFC face\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eFloating Piston Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e, the DRACO delivers a solid, stable, and connected feel while giving aggressive players the extra coverage and extension they want in an elongated shape.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Highlights --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-radius: 16px; padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 24px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eWhy Players Will Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8; color: #222;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElongated shape\u003c\/strong\u003e adds reach, leverage, and extra coverage at the net.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCFC face\u003c\/strong\u003e combines carbon fiber and fiberglass for a responsive, powerful feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16mm full-foam build\u003c\/strong\u003e with Gherkin’s new \u003cstrong\u003eNCP Foam\u003c\/strong\u003e for consistency and durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloating Piston Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e allows the foam structure to load and release energy efficiently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermoformed design\u003c\/strong\u003e helps create a solid, unified paddle structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow average swing weight\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps the paddle maneuverable and easy to customize.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6.4 average twist weight\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the paddle impressive stability right out of the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolyurethane handle inserts\u003c\/strong\u003e help improve comfort, feel, and feedback in the hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Video --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cvideo controls playsinline style=\"width: 100%; border-radius: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/589270ead7aa4f44ba0e87081fe583ee.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\nYour browser does not support the video tag.\n\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Specs Table --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 24px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f7f7f7; padding: 18px 22px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eElongated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e16.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTotal Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e7.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e5.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGrip Circumference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e4.125\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAverage Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e7.9 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAverage Swing Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAverage Twist Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e6.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eCFC — Carbon Fiber \/ Fiberglass \/ Carbon Fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eFull-foam utilizing NCP Foam — Nanocellular Polymer Foam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCore Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eFloating Piston Construction \/ Thermoformed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHandle Inserts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 20px; 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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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #333;\"\u003e\nWith an average swing weight around \u003cstrong\u003e113\u003c\/strong\u003e and an average twist weight of \u003cstrong\u003e6.4\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Technology Card --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #111; color: #fff; border-radius: 16px; padding: 26px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 22px; color: #fff;\"\u003eNCP Foam + Floating Piston Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #e8e8e8;\"\u003e\nAt the center of the DRACO is Gherkin’s privately sourced \u003cstrong\u003eNCP Foam\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Nanocellular Polymer Foam designed for consistency, reliability, and repeatable performance from paddle to paddle. 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