Gherkin
Draco Hybrid
The Gherkin Draco Hybrid is a 16 mm hybrid pickleball paddle with a Carbon face. It generates well above-average spin (74th percentile) with elite power and pop. It has a mid-range swing weight that balances power and maneuverability, plus well above-average twist weight for strong off-center forgiveness. Overall it's an aggressive, high-firepower build for players chasing put-away power.
$179.99
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Performance
Spin2062 rpm(74)
Power (serve mph)56.8(83)
Pop (volley mph)37.0(91)
Swing weight113.0(42)
Twist weight6.7(70)
Balance point23.5 cm(19)
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Full specs
- Shape
- Hybrid
- Core thickness
- 16 mm
- Build
- Gen 4
- Process
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- Surface texture
- Raw Texture/Peel Ply
- Surface layup
- Carbon
- Core type
- —
- Length
- —
- Width
- —
- Handle length
- 5.50 in
- Static weight
- 8.0 oz
- Swing weight
- 113.0
- Twist weight
- 6.66
- Balance point
- 23.5 cm
- Spin
- 2,062 rpm (High)
- Firepower
- 78/100
- Grip size
- 4.25 in
- Year released
- 2026
- Certification
- USAP
- Warranty
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