Gherkin
Gherkin USA DRACO 16mm Pickleball Paddle - Widebody
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Gherkin USA DRACO Wide-Body Pickleball Paddle
The Gherkin USA DRACO Wide-Body is built for players who want maximum forgiveness, stability, and confidence at the kitchen line. Featuring Gherkin’s privately sourced NCP Foam, a responsive CFC face, and Floating Piston Construction, the DRACO Wide-Body delivers a solid, controlled feel with a large hitting surface and excellent twist stability.
Why Players Will Like It
- Wide-body shape gives players a larger sweet spot and more forgiveness.
- 7.1 average twist weight provides excellent stability on off-center contact.
- 108 average swing weight keeps the paddle fast, maneuverable, and easy to handle.
- CFC face combines carbon fiber and fiberglass for a responsive, well-rounded feel.
- 16mm full-foam build with Gherkin’s new NCP Foam for consistency and durability.
- Floating Piston Construction helps the paddle load and release energy efficiently.
- Thermoformed design creates a solid, unified paddle structure.
- Polyurethane handle inserts help improve comfort, feedback, and feel in the hand.
Performance Notes
The DRACO Wide-Body is the most forgiving shape in the DRACO lineup. With a full 8" width and an average twist weight of 7.1, this paddle gives players a stable, confidence-building response on blocks, counters, resets, and off-center hits.
The lower average swing weight of 108 makes it quick in hand battles while still offering the planted feel players expect from a modern full-foam paddle. It is a strong choice for players who value control, forgiveness, and fast reactions without giving up the solid DRACO feel.
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.
